How do I find contractors in my Florida city?

Call Charlie covers 576 Florida cities across all 67 counties. Navigate to your city's contractor hub page (e.g., callcharlie.co/fort-lauderdale-contractors/) to see all licensed contractors in your area, filtered by trade. You can also browse by county or search by license number.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to common questions about using Call Charlie.

How do I verify a Florida contractor's license? ▼

Every contractor listing on Call Charlie includes license data from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). You can verify any contractor's license directly on our site by checking their profile page, or by visiting the official DBPR license verification portal. Search by license number, business name, or individual name.

What is a Public Record Score (P.R.S.)? ▼

A Public Record Score is Call Charlie's proprietary trust metric calculated from publicly available DBPR data under Florida Statutes § 119.01 (Public Records). It factors in license status, license type, years licensed, disciplinary history, and business registration status via Sunbiz. P.R.S. is informational only — it is not an endorsement or guarantee. Learn more about P.R.S. →

What types of contractors are listed? ▼

Call Charlie lists DBPR-licensed contractors across six major trade categories: General Contractors, Electricians, Plumbers, HVAC Contractors, Roofers, and Pool/Spa Contractors. All listings are derived from public DBPR license records for the state of Florida.

Is Call Charlie free to use? ▼

Yes. Searching for contractors on Call Charlie is completely free for homeowners. Every contractor gets a free public profile generated from DBPR records. Licensed contractors can claim their profile to add business details, respond to reviews, and access enhanced visibility features.

How do I find contractors in my city? ▼

Call Charlie covers 576 Florida cities across all 67 counties. Navigate to your city's contractor hub page to see all licensed contractors in your area, filtered by trade. You can also browse by city, browse by trade, or search by license number using the license verification tool.

How do I claim my contractor profile? ▼

If you're a DBPR-licensed Florida contractor, your profile already exists on Call Charlie. Visit Claim Your Profile to get started. Claiming is free and lets you add business details, photos, service descriptions, and respond to reviews. View pricing for enhanced features →

Where does Call Charlie get its data? ▼

All contractor data comes from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) public license records, accessed under Florida's Public Records Law (F.S. § 119.01). Business registration data is cross-referenced with Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz).

Does Florida require contractors to be licensed? ▼

Yes. Under Florida Statute 489, contractors performing work valued over $1,000 must hold an active license issued by the DBPR Construction Industry Licensing Board. Working without a license is a criminal offense in Florida. Always verify a contractor's license status before hiring.

How do I report an unlicensed contractor? ▼

Report unlicensed activity directly to DBPR via their online complaint portal or call 850-487-1395. You can also report an issue to Call Charlie if you believe a listing contains incorrect information.

Can I request my data be removed? ▼

Call Charlie displays publicly available DBPR license records under Florida's Public Records Law. If you believe your listing contains an error, submit a data request and I'll review it. Note that public license data published by DBPR cannot be suppressed, but I can correct any inaccuracies in how it's displayed.

Official Florida Resources

Government agencies, licensing boards, and tools for homeowners and contractors.

🏛️ Licensing & Regulation

Verify licenses, check disciplinary actions, and understand Florida contractor requirements.

DBPR License Verification File a DBPR Complaint Florida Statute 489 — Contracting Sunbiz — Business Entity Search

🏗️ Building & Permits

Florida building codes, permit requirements, and local building departments.

Florida Building Code Online Product Approvals Search Florida Statute 553 — Building Construction

💰 For Contractors — Grow Your Business

Government bid boards, energy rebate programs, and safety requirements.

DemandStar — Government Bids BidNet — Florida Procurement MyFloridaMarketplace — State Vendor MyFloridaHomeEnergy — Rebates Sunshine 811 — Call Before You Dig

🌪️ Storm & Emergency Resources

Hurricane preparedness, disaster recovery programs, and emergency contacts.

FloridaDisaster.org — Emergency Mgmt FEMA Florida Disaster Recovery Citizens Property Insurance FL Office of Insurance Regulation

⚖️ Homeowner Protections

Your rights when hiring contractors in Florida.

Florida Lien Law (F.S. 713) FL Attorney General — Consumer Protection Florida Bar — Lawyer Referral

📋 Industry Associations

Trade organizations and professional associations for Florida contractors.

Florida Home Builders Association Associated Builders & Contractors Associated General Contractors National Assoc. of the Remodeling Industry

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