Florida takes plumbing licensing seriously. The state requires anyone doing plumbing work to hold a Certified or Registered Plumbing Contractor license (CFC or CPC) through the DBPR.
That matters more than you think. An unlicensed plumber means no insurance coverage if something goes wrong, no recourse through the state, and potentially code violations that show up when you sell your home.
How to Verify a Florida Plumbing License
Takes about 30 seconds:
- Go to myfloridalicense.com
- Click "Verify a License"
- Search by name or license number
- Look for "Current" status and "CFC" or "CPC" license type
If they can't give you a license number, that's your answer.
What to Look For Beyond the License
Insurance
Ask for proof of general liability and workers' comp insurance. If a plumber gets hurt in your home without workers' comp, you could be liable.
Google Reviews — But Read Them
Star ratings matter less than what people actually say. Look for mentions of pricing transparency, communication, and whether they showed up when promised.
Local Presence
National franchise plumbers have overhead that gets passed to you. A local Clay County company has lower costs and more motivation to protect their reputation.
Written Estimates
Never agree to plumbing work without a written estimate. "We'll figure it out when we get in there" is how $300 repairs become $1,500 surprises.
Red Flags
- Won't provide a license number
- Demands cash payment upfront
- No written estimate before starting
- Pressure to decide "right now"
- No Google Business Profile or online presence