- A Florida Certified General Contractor (CGC) holds unlimited statewide authority over structural, building envelope, foundation, and commercial construction scopes.
- A Certified Roofing Contractor (CCC) is legally restricted to roof assemblies and cannot perform structural concrete repairs, masonry alterations, or window framing.
- Brokering structural work without an on-site qualifying contractor violates Florida Statute § 489.127 and exposes property owners to uninsurable liabilities.
- Planet Construction holds dual Certified General Contractor (CGC1517295) and Master Roofing (CCC1329271) licenses, eliminating multi-trade disputes.
1. Florida Contractor Licensing: Certified vs. Registered
Under Florida Statute Chapter 489, contractors are divided into two distinct tiers: Certified Contractors and Registered Contractors.
Certified Contractors (designated by 'C' prefixes, e.g., CGC for General, CCC for Roofing) have passed rigorous state examinations, verified commercial experience, met high financial stability thresholds, and hold unlimited statewide licensing authority. Registered contractors ('R' prefix) are restricted only to specific local municipalities.
2. CGC (General) vs. CCC (Roofing): What Each License Allows
Certified General Contractor (CGC): Can pull master building permits for any structural discipline, including building foundations, post-tension slabs, balcony concrete restoration, structural framing, impact storefront glazing, commercial tenant improvements, and building envelopes.
Certified Roofing Contractor (CCC): Unlimited authority over roofing assemblies, sloped and flat roofs, gutters, and roof insulation—but legally prohibited from rebuilding structural load-bearing concrete walls or structural window bucks.
3. The Danger of Contractor 'Brokers' & License Renting
In South Florida's high-demand restoration market, many sales organizations market themselves as general contractors but 'rent' a qualifying license from a retired contractor who never sets foot on the job site.
The sales broker then subcontracts work to low-bidding day labor crews with fragmented insurance certificates. If a worker is injured or structural damage occurs, property owners face devastating financial and legal exposure under Florida workers' compensation statutory employer laws.
4. The Dual-License Advantage for Multi-Trade Projects
Major restoration projects almost always span multiple disciplines. A commercial build-out requires roof penetrations for HVAC curbs; a balcony restoration involves window perimeter wet-seals; a tile reroof uncovers rotted structural roof trusses.
When separate single-trade contractors are hired, leaks result in finger-pointing: the roofer blames the window installer, and the window installer blames the stucco mason. Holding dual licenses (CGC1517295 and CCC1329271), Planet Construction provides single-source legal and warranty accountability directly qualified by John Kraja.
Genti Kraja (“John”) • Dual-Licensed Florida Contractor
Qualifying Contractor for Planet Construction LLC holding Certified General Contractor (CGC1517295) and Certified Roofing Contractor (CCC1329271) licenses. Directly supervising commercial milestone recertifications, impact glazing retrofits, and master roofing installations across Broward, Palm Beach, and Miami-Dade counties.