J Star Property Services LLC

J Star Property Services LLC serves Gainesville with a 5.0 rating across 62 reviews. The business operates seven days a week, 7 AM to 9:30 PM, making it accessible for scheduling and emergencies.

In Florida, landscape contractors may or may not require state licensure depending on the scope of work. The Construction Industry Licensing Board regulates contractors under Chapter 455 of the Florida Statutes. Before hiring, you should verify whether a contractor holds the appropriate license for the specific work you need—some landscape projects fall outside state licensing requirements, while others involving structural or code-related work may not. You can search the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) online licensing portal by contractor name, license number, city, or license type to confirm their standing.

When a landscape project requires permits or involves structural work such as hardscaping or irrigation systems, those work elements may trigger building-code review under the Florida Building Code. Gainesville or Alachua County may have additional local requirements. Ask your contractor whether the work needs a permit and what inspections the jurisdiction requires; this protects both you and the contractor.

Always ask a landscape contractor whether they carry workers' compensation coverage and what their licensing status is in Florida. If they hold a license, request the license number and type (certified or registered contractors have different jurisdictional authority). Understanding the contractor's qualifications and insurance protects you from liability if an injury occurs on your property.