Research Miami-area contractors before you hire

Compare a contractor’s dated business evidence with the work and property you actually have. Check the relevant Florida credential, identify the permit authority, compare written proposals and confirm service to your address. You can read NHA research and contact companies directly without a required quote-request form.

Guide research reviewed October 16, 2026. The examples’ live profile bodies and directory links were checked; their own qualification dates remain shown below. This guide did not repeat company Google or BBB checks or independently verify licensing or insurance.

The County roofing-permit guidance separates documentation by roof system and provides hurricane-zone forms. Ask the roofer to identify the proposed assembly and applicable product/system documents, not simply a shingle, tile, metal or membrane label. Put decking discoveries, flashing, disposal, change orders and inspection responsibility into the written scope.

The contractor e-permitting route described on that County page applies to addresses in unincorporated Miami-Dade. Do not assume it is the City of Miami application process. Confirm the property’s authority and required records before authorizing work; this guide does not approve any assembly or determine permit eligibility.

The County tree-removal and relocation guide recognizes municipalities with their own tree ordinances, including Miami, while also describing County requirements for unincorporated properties and specified County environmental, covenant, land or right-of-way scopes. Follow the authority that applies to the tree and property; do not assume every Miami tree needs the same County permit.

Distinguish ordinary proper pruning from removal, relocation or destructive cutting. Street swales, public rights-of-way, wetlands and mangroves raise separate questions. Ask the relevant tree program what approval is needed and include tree identification, access, protection of retained trees, debris and stump responsibilities in the proposal. No listed profile here is presented as a tree-work recommendation.

Give bidders the same description of the problem, desired outcome, property access and work area. Ask them to separate diagnosis from repair or replacement, and state materials, exclusions, schedule, cleanup, warranties, payment milestones and written changes.

For plumbing, identify the repair, testing and restoration included. For HVAC, ask about equipment selection, duct or electrical changes, commissioning and maintenance. For electrical or solar work, clarify panel, circuit, utility/interconnection and inspection responsibilities as applicable. Questions are not assurances that a listed company offers every service. Confirm the exact scope and property-specific approval requirements directly.