Whether you’re planning a new screen enclosure, a screened porch, a pool-cage rescreen, or an enclosure restoration, it’s worth confirming that the contractor you’re considering has the credential needed for the specific work. In Florida, contractor categories and credential scopes differ. A license number by itself is not proof that every type of project falls within that license’s scope.

Why the license check matters

Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) regulates construction contractors and provides a public license search. The state’s Construction Industry FAQ lists structural aluminum and screen enclosures among specialty contractor categories, which is especially relevant for a new enclosure build. DBPR also explains that current, active status means a contractor’s license is current and they may practice within its scope.

Checking the official record helps you confirm the credential’s status and see whether the name and license number match the person or business you’re considering. It also gives you a chance to review the listed category and ask questions before agreeing to work.

A practical checklist before you hire

  1. Look up the license yourself. Use the state’s Florida DBPR license search, search the contractor’s license number or legal name, and review the current status.
  2. Confirm the scope fits the job. Ask what category is held and whether the planned work is covered. For permits or local requirements, confirm directly with your building department.
  3. Match the records. Check that the name and number on your estimate and contract correspond to the official record. Florida DBPR says license numbers are required on contractor offers of service, bids, contracts, advertisements, and other listed materials.
  4. Get the details in writing. Have the proposal describe the work, materials, price, payment schedule, schedule expectations, and how any changes will be approved.
  5. Ask about insurance and project protection. Request current documentation and read your contract. Don’t assume a license alone answers every question about insurance, permits, warranties, or your particular project.

Our license

Lily Luxe Rescreen LLC is a Florida Certified Specialty Contractor in the structural aluminum/screen enclosure category. Florida DBPR’s public record showed Amy Dascola and Lily Luxe Rescreen LLC listed under license SCC131154765 with current, active status when we checked on October 16, 2026. Status can change, so please verify the current state record before hiring us.

We believe the contractor experience should include clear communication, dependable scheduling, and integrity from the first conversation through the final walkthrough. Asking questions and checking credentials are a sensible part of choosing any contractor.

Official resources

Review the Florida DBPR pages for Construction Industry FAQs and tips for hiring licensed professionals. This article is general information, not legal advice; license requirements depend on the work and applicable local rules.

For new aluminum screen enclosures and screened porches, pool-cage rescreening, enclosure repainting, and screen repair in greater Tampa and Sarasota, including Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch, contact Lily Luxe Rescreen to discuss your project.

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