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ADVICE AFTER A NATURAL DISASTER

Whether a roof,
lanai, drywall,
by Greg Ulrich
windows or
T he KGT Remodeling team has been working landscaping, performed by a licensed
hiring a
hard to get out information to help assist those
roofing contractor.
who were impacted by the recent hurricane.
certified Any companies
There are hundreds of reputable contractors and service wishing to perform debris
providers in Southwest Florida; we want to help and licensed and tree removal services
homeowners learn how to ask the right questions and or basic landscape
professional is
hire the best. maintenance, are required
Natural disasters such as hurricanes, floods, tornados of the utmost to have a Collier County
and even heavy rains can cause major damage to our Occupational License.
importance.
most expensive and dearest possession – our home. Under Florida Statute,
Many times our immediate reflex is to rush to find a unlicensed persons who
company or person to help us with our recovery efforts perform work during a declared State of Emergency
and this may lead to even more problems. Whether are committing a third degree felony. Anyone having
a roof, lanai, drywall, windows or landscaping, hiring questions or wanting to report unlicensed activity
a certified and licensed professional is of the utmost should contact Collier County Contractor Licensing at
importance. We’ve heard too many stories about scams 239.252.2431.
and unfinished or incorrectly completed projects. The KGT Remodeling Team is here to help. If you
We wanted to use this month’s article to share some need assistance or a referral source for home repair
important information about hiring the most qualified services, please contact us. We have an accredited list of
tradesmen. The following information can also be found highly qualified professionals serving Southwest Florida.
on the Collier County Government website. Remember to ask questions about qualifications, licenses
Homeowners should make sure they hire a reputable, and experience. Look at the Collier County website and
licensed contractor and are urged to hire the correct look for Google reviews. Hiring the best takes research,
type of contractor specific to the type of work that they ask for referrals.
wish to have performed. Licenses for work are specific, We’re here to help. Please give us a call at
for example tile roofs require one type of license while 239.992.2300 for your next remodeling project – entire
shingle roofs require another. Residents are encouraged home, bathrooms, kitchen or outdoor living space; we
to contact Collier County Contractor Licensing at can make your dream home a reality.
(239) 252-2431 or visit www.colliergov.net before
hiring a contractor to verify the company’s credentials. KGT Remodeling is licensed, insured and an award
It’s important to note that roof repairs may only be winning remodeling company!

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