P1 The directory
Licenses, showing.
Every raw land project is a run of phone calls, from the survey before you buy to the septic before you move in. Here are all 81 services in the order you will need them. Every verified pro shows the state license we checked and the date we checked it.
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01 Every service, by county
From survey to septic, in order.
81 services a raw land project can need, from the survey before you buy to the termite pretreat before the slab, grouped in the 7 phases you will meet them. Open a phase to see who does the work, who licenses it, and which pros we have verified in your county.
81 services across every county we cover0 with pros listed today
Phase 1: Buying and checking the land
Before you close: what the parcel is, where its lines run, and what it will let you do.15 services0 with verified pros01 / 15
Land surveying (boundary survey)
Finds and marks the corners, measures the true acreage, and shows easements and encroachments before you close.
Licensed by Professional Surveyor and Mapper, Florida Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers (FDACS)
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services02 / 15
Topographic survey
Maps ground elevations and contours so the engineer can place the house, the septic, and the drainage.
Licensed by Professional Surveyor and Mapper (FDACS)
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services03 / 15
Elevation certificate
Certifies the ground and floor elevations against the FEMA base flood elevation; sets flood insurance price in A and AE zones.
Licensed by Professional Surveyor and Mapper, engineer, or architect
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services04 / 15
Drone operator and aerial photography
Flies the parcel for boundary overlays, slope and drainage views, listing photos, and progress shots during the build.
Licensed by FAA Part 107 remote pilot certificate (federal)
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services05 / 15
Title company and title insurance
Searches the chain of title, clears liens and old easements, issues the owner’s policy, and runs the closing.
Licensed by Licensed title agent, Florida Department of Financial Services
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services06 / 15
Real estate attorney
Reviews contracts, deed restrictions, access easements, tax deed titles, and quiet title actions.
Licensed by Member of The Florida Bar
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services07 / 15
Land real estate agent
Represents you on a raw land purchase or sale and knows how acreage is actually valued locally.
Licensed by Real estate license, Florida Real Estate Commission (DBPR)
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services08 / 15
Land appraiser
Gives a defensible market value for a lender, an estate, a tax appeal, or your own offer.
Licensed by Certified or licensed appraiser, Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board (DBPR)
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services09 / 15
Soil and septic site evaluation
Bores the soil, finds the seasonal high water table, and says whether a conventional septic system will permit.
Licensed by Registered septic tank contractor or qualified evaluator under Florida DEP rules
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services10 / 15
Environmental and wetland consultant
Delineates wetlands, checks for protected species, and handles state environmental resource permits.
Licensed by No single state license; permits come from DEP or the water management district
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services11 / 15
Gopher tortoise survey and relocation
Surveys burrows before any clearing and moves tortoises under a state permit when the work is near them.
Licensed by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission authorized gopher tortoise agent
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services12 / 15
Phase I environmental site assessment
Records research on past uses (dumps, tanks, chemicals) that a lender may require on larger or former farm parcels.
Licensed by Environmental professional under the federal ASTM standard; no Florida license specific to it
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services13 / 15
Geotechnical engineer (soil borings)
Tests bearing capacity and sinkhole risk so the foundation is designed for the ground it sits on.
Licensed by Professional Engineer, Florida Board of Professional Engineers
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services14 / 15
Land use and zoning consultant
Reads the county code for your parcel and handles rezonings, variances, lot splits, and special exceptions.
Licensed by No state license; many are planners (AICP) or engineers
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services15 / 15
Consulting forester and timber cruiser
Values standing timber, writes a forest management plan, and supports an agricultural classification on timberland.
Licensed by No state license; look for an SAF certified forester
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
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Phase 2: Clearing and site work
Turning woods or pasture into a buildable, drained, level pad.12 services0 with verified pros01 / 12
Land clearing
Removes trees, brush, and stumps for the house pad, driveway, and septic area, and hauls or burns the debris.
Licensed by Florida does not license clearing; check business registration and insurance
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services02 / 12
Forestry mulching
Grinds brush and small trees in place into mulch, leaving roots and topsoil; cheaper than full clearing for trails and views.
Licensed by Not state licensed; check insurance
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services03 / 12
Tree removal
Takes down single large or hazardous trees near the build area, lines, or the future home.
Licensed by Not state licensed; ISA certified arborists are optional but a good sign
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services04 / 12
Stump grinding
Grinds stumps below grade so the pad, lawn, or pasture can be graded and mowed.
Licensed by Not state licensed
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services05 / 12
Arborist and tree survey
Identifies specimen and protected trees, which some county codes require you to save or replace.
Licensed by ISA certification (voluntary); no state license
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services06 / 12
Excavation and grading
Cuts and fills the building pad, shapes swales, and sets finish grade so water runs away from the house.
Licensed by Site work is not state licensed; underground utility work needs a Florida underground utility contractor (DBPR)
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services07 / 12
Fill dirt and hauling
Delivers clean fill, septic sand, and limerock to raise a pad above flood elevation or build a mound system.
Licensed by Not state licensed; ask for the source pit and a clean fill statement
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services08 / 12
Drainage and stormwater
Builds swales, French drains, retention areas, and culverts so the lot drains and the county permit passes.
Licensed by Design by a Professional Engineer when the county requires a drainage plan
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services09 / 12
Erosion control and silt fence
Installs silt fence and stabilization the county or state permit requires during construction.
Licensed by Not state licensed
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services10 / 12
Demolition and old structure removal
Removes old mobile homes, sheds, and slabs, and abandons old wells and septic tanks to code.
Licensed by Demolition permits from the county; old wells must be plugged by a licensed water well contractor
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services11 / 12
Debris removal and dumpster rental
Hauls trash, old fencing, tires, and construction waste off the land.
Licensed by Not state licensed
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services12 / 12
Prescribed burning
Burns understory on pine land to cut fire risk and keep it open, under a Florida Forest Service authorization.
Licensed by Florida Certified Prescribed Burn Manager (Florida Forest Service)
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
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Phase 3: Access and driveways
Getting a truck, a concrete mixer, and later your car onto the land in any weather.6 services0 with verified pros01 / 06
Limerock and gravel driveways
Builds the base and surface of a rural driveway that holds a concrete truck and survives the rainy season.
Licensed by Not state licensed; a county driveway or right-of-way permit is usually needed
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services02 / 06
Asphalt paving (driveways)
Paves the driveway and parking pad over a compacted base; also millings driveways for a cheaper hard surface.
Licensed by Not state licensed; check insurance and the county right-of-way permit
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services03 / 06
Concrete driveways and flatwork
Pours driveways, aprons, walks, and equipment pads.
Licensed by Not state licensed for flatwork; structural concrete falls under a building contractor
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services04 / 06
Culvert and driveway apron installation
Sets the pipe and apron where the driveway crosses the roadside ditch, sized and permitted by the county.
Licensed by County right-of-way permit; installer not state licensed
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services05 / 06
Private road building and grading
Builds and regrades shared easement roads that the county does not maintain.
Licensed by Not state licensed
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services06 / 06
Gates and entry systems
Installs farm gates, automatic gate openers, and solar gate operators at the road.
Licensed by Gate openers wired to power need an electrical contractor
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
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Phase 4: Water, septic, and power
The off-grid basics most rural Florida parcels need before a home can be permitted.11 services0 with verified pros01 / 11
Well drilling
Drills, cases, and grouts a private water well into the aquifer, under a water management district permit.
Licensed by Licensed water well contractor (Florida water management districts)
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services02 / 11
Well pump and pressure tank service
Installs and repairs the submersible pump, pressure tank, and controls that bring the well into the house.
Licensed by Water well contractor or certified plumbing contractor
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services03 / 11
Water testing and treatment
Tests the new well, then fits softeners, iron and sulfur filters, or UV disinfection to match the result.
Licensed by Use a Florida DOH certified lab for the test; installers are not separately licensed
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services04 / 11
Septic system installation
Installs the tank and drainfield, or a mounded or performance system on wet lots, under a state construction permit.
Licensed by Registered septic tank contractor, Florida Department of Environmental Protection
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services05 / 11
Septic system engineering
Designs performance based and aerobic systems for lots that cannot take a conventional drainfield.
Licensed by Professional Engineer, Florida Board of Professional Engineers
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services06 / 11
Electrical contractor
Sets the meter pole or temporary service, runs the service to the house, and wires the home, well, and barn.
Licensed by Certified or registered electrical contractor, Florida Electrical Contractors’ Licensing Board (DBPR)
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services07 / 11
Utility line extension
The electric utility or co-op builds the line from the road to your meter; get the written estimate before closing.
Licensed by Done by the electric utility serving the parcel
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services08 / 11
Solar and off-grid power
Designs and installs grid-tied or battery off-grid solar for homes, wells, and barns far from the line.
Licensed by Florida solar contractor or electrical contractor (DBPR)
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services09 / 11
Standby generator installation
Installs a whole-home generator and transfer switch; common on rural lines that are last to be restored after storms.
Licensed by Electrical contractor for the transfer switch; gas lines need a licensed gas installer
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services10 / 11
Propane tank and gas service
Sets a buried or above ground propane tank and runs gas lines for cooking, heat, water heaters, and generators.
Licensed by LP gas license, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services11 / 11
Rural internet installation
Mounts satellite, fixed wireless, or cellular gateways where cable and fiber do not reach.
Licensed by Not state licensed
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
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Phase 5: Building the home
Design, permits, and every trade that puts a house, a barndominium, or a manufactured home on the pad.21 services0 with verified pros01 / 21
General contractor and custom home builder
Runs the whole build: permits, schedule, subcontractors, inspections, and the certificate of occupancy.
Licensed by Certified or registered building or residential contractor, Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (DBPR)
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services02 / 21
Architect
Designs the home and site plan and produces sealed construction drawings.
Licensed by Florida Board of Architecture and Interior Design (DBPR)
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services03 / 21
Residential designer and drafter
Draws house plans for owner-builders and builders on smaller budgets than an architect.
Licensed by Not state licensed for one and two family homes; structural pages still need an engineer’s seal where required
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services04 / 21
Structural engineer
Designs foundations, wind load connections, and post-frame or steel buildings to the Florida Building Code.
Licensed by Professional Engineer, Florida Board of Professional Engineers
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services05 / 21
Permit expediter
Assembles and tracks the building, septic, well, and driveway permit packages with the county.
Licensed by Not state licensed
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services06 / 21
Manufactured and mobile home dealer and installer
Sells, delivers, sets, and ties down a HUD code home to Florida wind zone standards.
Licensed by Licensed manufactured home dealer and installer, Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services07 / 21
Modular home builder
Builds the home in a factory to the Florida Building Code and sets it on a site built foundation.
Licensed by Built under the Florida Manufactured Building Program; the set crew works under a licensed contractor
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services08 / 21
Barndominium and post-frame builder
Builds metal or wood framed shop homes and pole barns with living space.
Licensed by Building or residential contractor (DBPR) for living space
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services09 / 21
Steel building erector
Erects engineered steel shops, garages, and equipment barns.
Licensed by Building contractor or specialty structure contractor (DBPR)
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services10 / 21
Foundation and concrete contractor
Forms and pours footings, stem walls, and slabs, including raised stem walls on flood zone lots.
Licensed by Works under a licensed building or residential contractor
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services11 / 21
Termite pretreatment
Provides the termite protection the Florida Building Code requires on new homes; soil treatment under the slab before the pour is the usual method.
Licensed by Pest control license, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services12 / 21
Framing
Builds the wall, floor, and roof structure with the hurricane straps and connectors the code requires.
Licensed by Works under a licensed building or residential contractor
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services13 / 21
Roofing
Installs metal or shingle roofing rated for the local design wind speed.
Licensed by Certified or registered roofing contractor (DBPR)
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services14 / 21
Plumbing
Runs supply from the well and drains to the septic, plus fixtures, water heater, and outdoor spigots.
Licensed by Certified or registered plumbing contractor (DBPR)
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services15 / 21
HVAC
Sizes and installs heat pumps, ductwork, and ventilation for Florida heat and humidity.
Licensed by Certified or registered air conditioning or mechanical contractor (DBPR)
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services16 / 21
Insulation and energy rating
Insulates walls and attic and runs the energy code calculation and tests the permit requires.
Licensed by Insulation works under the contractor; the energy calculation follows the Florida Building Code energy chapter
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services17 / 21
Impact windows and doors
Installs code approved windows, doors, and shutters for wind borne debris protection.
Licensed by Works under a licensed contractor; products need Florida product approval
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services18 / 21
Drywall and painting
Hangs, finishes, and paints interior walls and exterior siding.
Licensed by Not state licensed as a separate trade
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services19 / 21
Flooring, cabinets, and countertops
Finishes the interior: tile, wood or vinyl floors, kitchen and bath cabinets, and counters.
Licensed by Not state licensed as separate trades
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services20 / 21
Home inspector (new construction)
Inspects at the pre-drywall and final stages, on top of the county inspections, before you pay the last draw.
Licensed by Licensed home inspector, Florida DBPR
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services21 / 21
Pool builder
Designs and builds in-ground pools and enclosures, sized around the septic setbacks.
Licensed by Certified or registered pool contractor (DBPR)
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services
Phase 6: Outdoor, farm, and finish work
Fences, barns, ponds, lawns, and everything that makes acreage usable.10 services0 with verified pros01 / 10
Fencing
Builds board, wire, and woven horse or cattle fence, plus privacy and perimeter fencing on the surveyed line.
Licensed by Florida does not license fencing; check business registration and insurance
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services02 / 10
Landscaping
Plants the yard and buffers with Florida-friendly plants and shapes beds around the new home.
Licensed by Not state licensed; pesticide application needs an FDACS license
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services03 / 10
Sod and seeding
Lays sod or seeds bahia and other pasture grasses to stabilize the lot and pass final inspection.
Licensed by Not state licensed
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services04 / 10
Irrigation
Installs lawn, garden, and pasture irrigation off the well, within water management district watering rules.
Licensed by Not state licensed; connections to the potable system follow plumbing code
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services05 / 10
Hardscaping and pavers
Builds patios, walkways, fire pits, and retaining walls.
Licensed by Not state licensed for flatwork; tall retaining walls may need an engineer
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services06 / 10
Pond digging and construction
Digs farm and stock ponds and borrow pits, often paired with fill for the house pad.
Licensed by Excavation is not state licensed; ponds usually need county and water management district approval
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services07 / 10
Barns, pole barns, and sheds
Builds horse barns, hay barns, equipment sheds, and storage buildings.
Licensed by Building contractor for permitted structures; agricultural buildings may be exempt from parts of the code
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services08 / 10
Carports and garages
Installs metal carports and detached garages anchored for Florida wind loads.
Licensed by Building or specialty contractor (DBPR) where a permit is required
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services09 / 10
Arena and equestrian facility construction
Builds riding arenas, round pens, paddock footing, and run-in sheds.
Licensed by Not state licensed for footing work; structures follow building permits
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services10 / 10
Dock builder
Builds docks and boat ramps on lake and river frontage, under state submerged land and county permits.
Licensed by Licensing varies by county; permits from DEP or the water management district
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
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Phase 7: Ongoing land care
Keeping the land, the well, the septic, and the paperwork in good shape after move-in.6 services0 with verified pros01 / 06
Mowing and bush hogging
Keeps pasture, fields, and firebreaks cut so the land stays usable and code compliant.
Licensed by Not state licensed
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services02 / 06
Septic pumping and inspection
Pumps the tank every few years and inspects the system before a sale.
Licensed by Registered septic tank contractor (DEP)
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services03 / 06
Pest and termite control
Ongoing termite protection and pest service for the home and outbuildings.
Licensed by Pest control license (FDACS)
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services04 / 06
Property caretaker and management
Checks on absentee land, gates, fences, and storm damage, and manages leases.
Licensed by Managing a rental for others needs a real estate license (DBPR)
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services05 / 06
Land and home insurance agent
Writes vacant land liability, builder’s risk during construction, homeowners, and flood policies.
Licensed by Licensed insurance agent, Florida Department of Financial Services
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services06 / 06
Timber harvesting
Cuts and buys standing pine or hardwood timber under a written contract, following forestry best practices.
Licensed by Not state licensed; use a consulting forester to sell timber
No verified pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services
02 The roster
The credentials, on the table.
No pro is listed yet. Every card will print its evidence: who issued the license, the number, the status, and the day we checked it. The first six services are open.
No verified land surveying pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your servicesNo verified topographic survey pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your servicesNo verified elevation certificate pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your servicesNo verified land clearing pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your servicesNo verified forestry mulching pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your servicesNo verified tree removal pro in Florida yet. Be the first.
List your services
03 How verification works
What verified means here.
For licensed trades we pull the license from the issuing body, confirm it is active, check the discipline record, and record the date we looked.
Pull the license
We pull the license record from the body that issued it: the state, a water management district or the health department.
Confirm it is active
Expired, suspended or lapsed means no badge. The status on every card is the status the issuer shows.
Read the discipline record
Complaints and their resolution stay on the card. We show a resolved complaint rather than hide it.
Date the check
Every credential prints the day we looked, so you always know how fresh the check is.
Trades Florida does not license
Clearing and fencing carry no state license.
For those trades we verify the state business registration and a current certificate of insurance instead, and the stamp says Insurance, not License. A card never claims more than we checked.
Issuing bodies on file
No license on file yet. The issuing agency of every verified pro is listed here, as checked.
Sponsored placement is labeled Sponsored and never changes a verification result. Verification confirms credentials on the date shown. It is not a guarantee of work quality or price.
How listing works at launch04 For land pros
Do this work? List your services.
Listing is free at launch for land pros. The verified badge goes on after we read your license or, for trades Florida does not license, your registration and insurance. Paid placement comes later and is always labeled.