Last updated: June 30, 2026
Last reviewed: June 2026.
What "vetted" means here
When we say we aim to recommend trusted, licensed plumbers, we mean we apply a consistent set of screening criteria—centered on Florida state licensing—rather than any informal recommendation. The criteria below are the standard we hold plumbers to.
Our screening criteria
- Active Florida license. Plumbing contractors in Florida are licensed and regulated by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). We use license status as the foundational screen and recommend that homeowners verify it directly.
- License type and scope. The license should match the work (for example, a Certified Plumbing Contractor, CFC, or Registered Plumbing Contractor designation appropriate to the job).
- Insurance. A reputable plumber should carry general liability insurance and, where they have employees, workers’ compensation coverage.
- Good standing. We consider whether a license is active and free of unresolved disciplinary action on the DBPR record.
How you can verify a license yourself
You never have to take our word for it—and you shouldn’t. To verify any Florida plumber:
- Look up the license on the Florida DBPR license verification portal at myfloridalicense.com.
- Confirm the license is active, matches the company or individual you’re hiring, and covers plumbing work.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance and confirm coverage is current.
- Confirm who will pull the required permits and that inspections are part of the job.
What we do not claim
To be transparent: we do not currently operate a formal background-check or certification program, and we do not guarantee the quality of any third-party plumber’s work. Recommendations are a starting point—final due diligence, including verifying license, insurance and references, is the homeowner’s decision.
Where this is headed
Our screening process is designed to be extensible. As the platform grows, we intend to strengthen and, where possible, automate license and insurance verification. We will update this page to reflect what we actually do as those checks are added—and we will not describe a capability before it exists.