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General contractors who build and remodel in St. Johns know which building department you fall under, what the HOA architectural committee expects, and which subcontractors show up on time. The contractors listed for St. Johns hold Florida CGC, CBC or CRC licenses and serve the surrounding parts of St. Johns County for remodels, additions, repairs and new construction, with permits pulled under their own license.
Verify the right license for the job
Florida has three contractor levels. A CGC can build anything, a CBC is limited to buildings three stories or under, and a CRC handles one and two family homes. All are checked at myfloridalicense.com. A handyman or painter with only a county business tax receipt cannot legally do structural, roofing, electrical or plumbing work.
Ask who permits and who inspects
Any structural change, addition, window or door replacement, and most kitchen or bath remodels need a permit in St. Johns County or the city. The GC should pull it, not you. Owner-builder permits shift all the liability to you and limit your recourse if something goes wrong.
Get a detailed written contract
Florida contracts over a certain amount must include specific lien law language, and you should expect a scope of work, allowance schedule, payment milestones tied to progress, and a change order process. A deposit above 10 percent before any materials arrive is a warning sign.
Protect yourself from liens
Subcontractors and suppliers can lien your home if the GC does not pay them, even if you paid the GC. Ask for a notice of commencement, require lien releases with each draw, and keep every notice to owner you receive in a folder.
Check recent local references and insurance
Ask for three jobs completed in St. Johns County in the last two years and actually call them. Request liability and workers comp certificates directly from the insurance agent, not a photocopy from the contractor.
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