Dan Hawkins Landscape

Dan Hawkins Landscape serves Fort Myers. The business is open Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, and closed weekends. Contact (239) 214-1646 to discuss your project.

In Florida, landscaping work that involves constructing, altering, or improving real property typically requires a license from the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) under the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). The state recognizes two types of construction contractors: certified contractors, who hold a certificate of competency and may work anywhere in Florida, and registered contractors, who fulfill competency requirements for a specific jurisdiction and may only work there. Before hiring, you can verify a contractor's license status and good standing through the DBPR's online license search.

Landscape projects in Florida must comply with the Florida Building Code. Even work that seems routine—such as hardscaping, irrigation installation, or structural additions—may require permits or code review, particularly if the project involves fill, drainage changes, or structures over certain heights. The Florida Building Code is regularly updated; the current edition is the 2023 code, with a draft 9th edition (2026) under development. Your contractor should be familiar with local amendments and any permits your municipality requires.

When you contact a landscaper, ask whether they hold an active Florida construction license and in which category—this tells you what work they are legally qualified to perform. You can independently search the DBPR license database by the contractor's name, license number, or city to verify their status. Also confirm that any required permits for your project will be obtained before work begins, and discuss which aspects of the job may fall under local code requirements.