Cape Coral from the air. Archival location photo from 2017.
Cape Coral from the air. File photo, 2017; not a photograph of this event.

Contractor licensing reminder · What to know

Verify licensing and get project terms in writing before hiring a contractor in Cape Coral.

Cape Coral is reminding residents to verify a contractor’s license before beginning construction or home improvement projects. The city says working as a contractor without a valid Florida license is a crime.

Residents can request a contractor’s license number, confirm state licensing and check business registration. The city also advises getting written estimates and a contract that outlines the work and costs.

The city lists warning signs including requests for payment to an individual, lack of insurance proof, refusal to use a written contract and requests for a large down payment. Suspected unlicensed contracting within Cape Coral can be reported to Code Compliance.

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Source: City of Cape Coral. This is an attributed summary of the linked public information, not a verified record of a vote.

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