Check the License
HVAC contractors must be licensed in Florida and hold a current, valid license from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Ask to see the contractor’s pocket license and another form or identification. The name on the pocket license should be the same as the contractor (or the name of the business). To find out if an HVAC specialist is licensed in Florida, call the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation 850-487-1395 or go to myfloridalicense.com and look up the license. Remember, it is illegal for a contractor to use another contractor’s license, just as it is illegal for someone to use another’s driver’s license. Alaska Breeze. Corp. Contractor License # CAC 1813690, CGC 058647 Professional and Trade Memberships

Is the Contractor a member of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)?
EPA is the leading certification program for technicians in the heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) industry. As an independent, non-profit national organization supported by a broad-based coalition of industry leaders, EPA represents a shared commitment to improving the HVAC/R industry through voluntary testing and certification. EPA supporters include contractors, distributors, education and training providers, manufacturers, technicians, utilities, and their respective trade associations.

Check References
Ask the HVAC contractor for local references. Call to see if they were satisfied with the work. A reputable HVAC contractor will be proud to list their references. If possible, visit a job in progress to see how the contractor works. Talk to the customer about work habits, costs, and the contractor’s level of cooperation. Find out if the contractor has maintained the work schedule and honored the terms of the contract.

Is the HVAC Contractor Insured?
In Florida, the law requires workers compensation insurance coverage for licensed contractors. Ask the HVAC contractor if his company is insured against property damage, and personal liability in case of accidents. Ask to see a copy of the certificate of insurance (or ask for the name of your contractor’s insurance carrier and agency) to verify that the contractor has insurance.

Get Competitive Bids
Don’t automatically accept the general contractor with the lowest price. First, make sure all bids are based on the same set of service and equipment specifications. Discuss the bids in detail with each general contractor and make sure you understand the reasons for variations in price. A higher price may be your lowest overall cost if the materials used are of higher quality or the work is more complete. Beware of a bid that is substantially lower than others. It indicates the contractor has made a mistake or is not including all of the work (and/or material) quoted by competitors. You are sure to have a dispute with a contractor if you accept a low bid based on an error or misunderstanding.

Alaska Breeze was founded in 1998 as a heating and air conditioning service company and since then has grown to represent many leading manufacturers and services the needs of commercial and residential HVAC customers throughout Florida. To find out more information about Alaska Breeze or the services provided, visit www.alaskabreezecorp.com or www.alaskabreezetampa.com.

Many roofing companies simply focus on getting the actual roof work done on your home leaving you with homeowners insurance claims, roof evaluations, etc.

At Roof Doctors, we not only focus on the job of constructing a quality roof for you, but we are also insurance claims specialists. This means that we get involved with a homeowner when they initially contact their homeowners insurance company and on the homeowner’s behalf, we will negotiate with the insurance company to get a fair settlement. Roof Doctors is a full service Roofing and General Contracting company that offers an array of services to restore your home including: Total Roof Replacement (tile, shingle and flat roof), Interior Drywall Repair, Painting (interior and exterior), Tile flooring, Kitchen and bathroom restoration, Replacement windows, Vinyl siding, Patio brick pavers and much more. To find out more information about Roof Doctors visit www.roofdoctorsflorida.com.

Most homeowners turn their garage into an eyesore and don’t realize that it is a space that because of its size allows for extensive organizing and the ability to really become part of the home. Garage organization and garage remodeling may seem daunting at first but by enlisting the services of a reputable garage renovation company you are making steps in relieving the stress a messy garage can bring.

HouseWall Garage System was founded with the express purpose of providing the ultimate “Turn-Key” solution in garage organization. HouseWall Garage System offers an exclusive line of garage organization products and has positioned themselves as an innovator in storage solutions and a leader in the garage organization industry. To find out more information about HouseWall Garage System visit www.housewall.com.

Konecto Flooring specializes in the laminate flooring and vinyl flooring industry with over 50 years of experience. Today, Konecto Flooring is 100% internet based with a virtual warehouse that allows them to keep low overhead thus allowing for lower wholesale pricing for their customers saving them up to 80% compared to the average retailer.

Konecto Flooring offers several types of laminate flooring and vinyl flooring including Konecto Bamboo, Konecto Casa, Konecto Exotic Woods, Konecto Patino, Konecto Prestige Plank, and Konecto Sierra Plank flooring.

For more information on Konecto Flooring go to www.laminatevinylflooring.com and can be contacted at 877.722.7755 or info@laminatevinylflooring.com.  

Landscaping has become an essential attribute to adding value to any home or office. In South Florida, there are numerous ways you can create an outdoor experience with landscaping, property maintenance, hardscapes, and outdoor living including lighting, pergolas and speakers.

Broward Landscape has been a leader in creating an outdoor experience specializing in landscaping, property maintenance, hardscapes and outdoor living in the Coral Springs/Parkland area for many years. Broward Landscape has experience in residential and commercial lawn maintenance, irrigation and tree care, commercial landscaping, residential landscaping, custom landscape design, pavers, walkways, outdoor lighting and many other landscape services. Broward Landscape also has a 15 acre nursery fully stocked with hundreds of varieties of plants, shrubs, and native foliage. To find out more about Broward Landscape visit www.browardlandscape.net.

Living in Florida, AC units get a break only a handful of days during the year, so when it stops functioning it’s a major problem. When your AC unit breaks you want to find the most cost effective solution that also saves you the most time in the heat.

The AC Outlet has earned an outstanding reputation for providing high quality service and installation with a team certified in heating repair and air conditioning repair and air conditioning installation. Additionally, our team is certified with the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), a certification program for technicians the heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) industry. The AC Outlet provides financing and excellent customer service. For more information visit www.theacoutlet.com.  

It’s time to replace your flooring and you can’t decide if you want to go with carpet or hardwood floors. Replacing your floor is a major home improvement project but can add a lot to your home’s value. Although carpet is usually the popular choice because it’s a less expensive process, you should consider there may be beautiful hardwood flooring underneath your carpet. In this case all you would need to do is repair or refinish hardwood floors. If this is the case, it is typically less expensive than replacing the carpet.

Hardwood flooring, although more expensive than carpet, has many positive attributes aside from being an excellent investment for your home. They last longer than carpet and occasionally have to be refinished. Also, hardwood floors are a godsend to allergy sufferers as they don’t trap in dust, mildew, pet dander, and other common allergies, thus providing an overall better living environment.

Fado Hardwood Flooring is a family owned business with over 20 years in the hardwood flooring industry. Fado Hardwood Flooring offers services in wood sales, installation, hardwood flooring finishing and hardwood flooring refinishing as well as hardwood flooring repair. They specialize in residential and commercial hardwood flooring and offer quality craftsmanship at cost effective pricing. To find out more about Fado Hardwood Flooring go to www.hardwoodflooringcolorado.com.

It’s important to do your research when it comes to home remodeling and General Contractors are at the center of a home remodeling project. It’s important to work with someone who has a good reputation with references to ensure your home remodeling project will come out the way you envision.

South Florida General Contractors is your one-stop shop when it comes to home remodeling. SFGC Inc. will work with you every step of the way to ensure your home remodeling needs are taken care of with efficiency and quality. SFGC Inc. also has experience in green construction, solar energy, and home restoration focusing on mold & water damage and emergency home repairs & home insurance claims as well as commercial remodeling. South Florida General Contractors is located at 1379 S. Andrews Ave. Pompano Beach, FL 33069 and can be contacted at 954.782.2900.

The way you protect the flooring in your house should be the way you protect your garage flooring. While there are many options to protect your garage flooring, epoxy garage flooring is the most durable. Epoxy garage flooring effectively resists chemicals, grease and oil and helps preserve the natural surface for a lifetime, if applied correctly.

Awesome Garage Floors specializes in residential epoxy garage flooring throughout South Florida, including Miami Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. We have remodeled many garage floors using epoxy in the Boca Raton and Fort Lauderdale areas. For a free garage floor remodeling estimate, call 786-277-4442 or go to www.awesomegaragefloors.com.

Florida Epoxy specializes in commercial epoxy garage flooring throughout South Florida including Miami Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and now serving Naples, Fort Myers, Tampa and Orlando. For a free consulation and quote visit www.floridaepoxy.com.

Excellence

When choosing an Electrical Contractor you want someone who is constantly striving to learn and review everything in the industry so you can have confidence in the work being done.

Connected

Customer satisfaction is important and as a customer you need to find a company that is going to be available to answer any questions, concerns, or problems you may have at a moments notice.

Value

Quality is your best value and when researching an Electric Contractor you want one who values their employees so they are happier and thus motivated to serve your needs efficiently.

Urgency

When you have an electrical problem you need an Electric Contractor who will be there at a moments notice ready to solve your problem efficiently and effectively.

Ease

Getting the work done correctly and efficiently the first time is important. Don’t waste your time on an Electrical Contractor that doesn’t ensure this.

Satisfaction

You want an Electrical Contractor that strives to make you happy. It goes with, “when you’re happy, we’re happy.” Your satisfaction brings us referrals.

Expeditious

Knowledge = Effectiveness and when looking for an Electrical Contractor this is most important.

Innovation

New ways to produce electricity are constantly popping up and when you need to save money innovation is key.

Teamwork

Florida Electrical Contractors that keep you in the loop and treat you as part of the team are going to provide you with an overall positive experience that is good you for and them. Ask about this when doing your research.

Wesworth Electric Solutions has all ten of these qualities and assures it will live up to each of them. Established in 1981, Wesworth Electric has provided quality electrical service and maintenance for hundreds of customers in South Florida. The offer services including area lighting, pole lighting, surge suppression, indoor lighting installation, home remodeling, commercial electrical build outs, lighting design, electrical analysis, generators and many more. For more information on Wesworth Electric visit www.wesworth.com.