Home Services in Fort Lauderdale

Yes. Florida law requires contractors to be licensed through the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) for most construction, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC work. You can verify a contractor's license at myfloridalicense.com. Hiring unlicensed contractors can void your homeowner insurance and result in fines.

Accordion shutters typically cost $15–$25 per square foot installed. Roll-down (motorized) shutters run $25–$50 per square foot. Impact windows are $500–$1,500 per window. Most Fort Lauderdale homeowners spend $2,000–$8,000 for full-home protection. Many insurers offer premium discounts for hurricane-rated protection.

Weekly service is standard in South Florida due to year-round warm temperatures, which accelerate algae growth. Most pool service plans run $100–$250/month and include chemical balancing, skimming, filter cleaning, and equipment checks. After heavy rain or storms, extra treatments may be needed.

Schedule AC maintenance in January or February before the heat ramps up. Fort Lauderdale runs AC nearly year-round, so systems take more wear than in northern states. Most HVAC pros recommend twice-yearly tune-ups. Emergency repair costs spike in summer, so preventive maintenance saves money.

Both are solid. Angi (formerly Angie's List) tends to have more established companies with verified reviews. Angi is great for getting fast quotes from independent pros and smaller businesses. We recommend checking both to compare prices and availability, especially for seasonal services like hurricane prep and pool maintenance.