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Originally Posted by EdFNJ
I guess I mis-read your comment but after re-reading it I'm still confused. I don't understand why you said what I highlighted above. You are saying that "most" self-employed plumbers from (for example) Wildwood, Leesburg or Ocala who would be doing work in the Villages won't be licensed. Why not? Aren't there are plumbers who work on their own and have their own business with a truck with their name on the side? Father/Son/Daughter businesses etc. Is that not the case in Florida? I would guess that they would need a license to run a plumbing business or maybe I am missing something. There were DOZENS up north. I don't care where they reside just that they know how to drive here.  Maybe I am just being dense. Wouldn't be the first time.  |
I'm sorry. I was thinking about all of the handyman or small general contractor businesses that do work in The Villages. Most of them will do plumbing and electrical work, even if they don't have a plumbing or electrician license. But, a licensed plumber will most likely only do plumbing work, and they will have plenty of it to do. So, if a guy is advertised as a plumber only, he will probably have a license. I may hire a handyman to install a faucet or a ceiling fan in conjunction with other work, such as drywall. But, if the work is strictly plumbing, and it involves cutting and installing new pipes hidden in the wall, I would only hire a licensed plumber. I don't know of any self employed plumbers, but you may be able to find one locally. But, I doubt if you will find a handyman or self employed contractor who has a plumbing license, because it is a specialized license, not just a business license.