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Basic Definitions of Contractors

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We help Florida contractors get their license. We streamline the contractor licensing process so contractors can focus more on their business at hand. There’s a lot of details in the licensing process in Florida, and we know all the ins and outs.

 

We also love sharing contractor information and news with our clients. Below, we decided to just do a standard round up and summary of contracting occupations according to the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation (DBPR).

 

Contractors – Overall, this word defines a person who is qualified and responsible for a project contracted for and “means, except as exempted in this part, the person, who, for compensation, undertakes to, submits a bid to, or does himself or herself or by others construct, repair, alter, remodel, add to, demolish, subtract from, or improve any building or structure, including related improvements to real estate, for others or for resale to others.”

 

Certified Contractor – This is any contractor that has a certificate of competency issued from the DBPR. These contractors are allowed to work in the state without being required to fulfill competency requirements of any particular jurisdiction.

 

Registered Contractor – This is any contractor who has registered with the DBPR and must fulfill the competency requirements in the jurisdiction where their registration is listed and issued. They can only contract in such jurisdictions.

 

General Contractor – This is a contractor who can perform unlimited services in terms of what type of work he or she does.

 

Building Contractor – A building contractor’s services who are limited to the construction of commercial, single-dwelling, and multiple dwelling buildings. These buildings cannot be more than three stories in height.

 

Residential Contractor – This is a contractor whose services are limited to construction, remodeling, repair and improvement of residential homes (no more than two stories) and “accessory use structures” in connection to these buildings.

 

There are many more types of contractors, but the titles listed above as the most common, basic definitions of contracting work. If you’re looking to become a contractor yourself, let us help you get your Florida contractor’s license fast. Click here or contact us at 239-777-1028.

 

What is a Plumbing Contractor?

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If you’re thinking about becoming a contractor, one specialty in contracting that is truly essential to everyday life for people is plumbing. Interested in becoming a plumber? How much do you actually know about the profession? Below, we have shared some basic information about plumbing. From there, you can decide whether a career as a plumbing contractor is right for you!
According to the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, a plumbing contractor is a contractor whose serves are unlimited in the plumbing trade. This includes contracting business “of the execution of contracts requiring the experience, financial means, knowledge, and skill to install, maintain, repair, alter, extend, or, if not prohibited by law, design plumbing.” A plumbing contractor’s job includes installation, maintenance, repairs, alterations, and designing in the following: sanitary drainage or storage drainage facilities, water plants, sewer plants, venting systems, water supply systems, septic tanks, wells, swimming pool piping, irrigation systems, and solar heating water systems and all appurtenances, apparatus, or equipment used in boilers, pressure process piping, water, natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas and related venting, and storm and sanitary sewer lines. The plumber does not need to obtain an additional local license, certificate, or registration for this work.
Plumbers also work with: fire line standpipes, chemical lines, drain cleaning, and medical gas systems on public and private property. Plumbers are often on call, because problems with pipes can happen at any time! For a full definition of this profession by the state, click here.
As of 2015, plumbers made an average of $50,620 a year. Most people start out as a plumber by attending a technical school, followed an apprenticeship. Most states require plumbers to be licensed. In 2014, there were 425,000 plumbers in the United States.
Plumbers work in private residences, corporate offices, factories, businesses, and any other place with pipes or septic systems. Unfortunately, a job in plumbing has a high rate of injury and illnesses.
From 2014 to 2024, it is predicted that there will be a 12 percent job increase in the plumbing field, which is considered faster than most occupations. If you’re looking into becoming a licensed plumber, we can help you get that license! Although licenses aren’t always required for specific jobs, people do trust plumbers that are certified with a license. We make getting your Florida contractor’s license simple and easy. To start the process, reach out to us today! Click here or call us at 239-777-1028.

Contractor Products, Tools, and Gadgets

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contractor productsThere are a million tools, products, and gadgets out there for contractors to use! Some are more practical than others, but they can all enhance a contractor’s job performance by aiding him or her in whatever they need to be doing on the job.

Below we share some products that are new this year that can really help bring your contractor game to the next level.

 

Cat phone – Cat phone and Note Vault teamed up for a promotion that works great for a contractor’s business and lifestyle.  The promotion: buy a Cat smartphone and get four months of a NoteVault Pro Account free. Cat phones are strong and durable phones – great for job sites. They can withstand more than the average phone. The NoteVault is a cloud and mobile technology created for construction and infrastructure project teams. This is a live reporting system that allows contracting teams to communicate and collaborate on any project to keep people on track and on budget. People can see changes and details on a project in real time so projects get managed more efficiently. This promo is their way of combining the “brains” and “brawn” so contractors have an ideal tool at their fingertips.

 

Urban Armour Case – On many jobs, a contractor will need to bring his or her laptop to a site. Computers are fragile, and job sites are full of many hazards. Accidents can happen. These cases are form fitting and are a hard shell with impact-absorbing corners. For even more protection, there is a dual lock screen closure that secures the display in the shut position while the computer is being moved.

 

POWERSTATION 247 – This is a solar energy usage and storage system with built-in battery storage. It’s good for large and small projects for homeowners and business owners. This system delivers clean, renewable energy to a building or house. It helps the user not to be dependent on traditional energy supplies, which is a more efficient use of energy and an alternative source of electricity. It comes in different sizes and is easy to install and use.

 

Other notable products: VisionPro thermostat, Sandvik DS2710 drill, PayPanther, DeWalt heated jackets, VitroGlaze and Jotashield Extreme.

 

Having the best new products is great, especially if you want to step it up a notch over other contractor, If you’re currently looking to apply or renew your Florida contractor’s license or need help forming your business, contact the team here or call 239-777-1028. We can help make the process easy and fast.