- Rating
- 5.0 / 5.0 from 1 reviews
- Open
- 7 days a week
- Website
- instagram.com/designborders/
- Service area
- Miami
- Phone
- (305) 542-7875
About
Design Borders and Landscaping serves Miami. The business is open Monday through Friday from 12 AM to 11:59 PM and Saturday to Sunday from 9 AM to 5 PM. You can reach them at (305) 542-7875 or visit their Instagram profile for more information.
Service Area
Serving Miami.
Hiring a Landscaper in Miami, Florida
In Florida, landscaping contractors may be regulated by the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) depending on the scope of their work. If a landscaper undertakes work classified as construction—such as building structures, making structural improvements to real estate, or performing demolition—they may need a state license. You can verify whether a contractor holds a valid license by searching the DBPR license database at myfloridalicense.com.
Before hiring a landscaper, ask whether they hold any required state licenses and check their license status online. Understand the scope of the project: some work may require permits from Miami-Dade County, especially if it involves grading, fill, or other site work that triggers building-code compliance. Ask your contractor whether permits are needed and who will obtain them.
When you call, ask the contractor to explain what licenses or permits apply to your specific job. This ensures the work will be done according to Florida Building Code standards and local requirements.
How do I check if a landscaper is licensed in Florida?
Visit the DBPR license search at myfloridalicense.com and search by the contractor's name, license number, or city. The search will show whether they hold a valid license. [1, 2]
Do landscapers need a state license in Florida?
It depends on the work. If the landscaper is performing construction, repairs, or structural improvements to real estate for compensation, they may need a license from the Construction Industry Licensing Board. Routine lawn maintenance or design advice may not require a license, but structural work such as hardscaping, sod installation, or site grading often does. [1]
Will my landscaping project need a permit in Miami-Dade County?
Many landscaping projects, especially those involving grading, fill, structures, or significant site work, require permits from Miami-Dade County Building. Ask your contractor whether a permit is needed for your specific job and confirm they will handle it or coordinate with the county. [5]
What should I ask a landscaper before hiring?
Ask whether they hold any required state licenses, what their license type is, and offer to verify it online. Ask whether permits will be needed and who is responsible for obtaining them. This protects you by ensuring the work meets Florida Building Code standards. [1, 3, 5]
Sources
- Florida DBPR — Construction Industry Licensing Board (read 2026-09-19)
- Florida DBPR — license search (read 2026-09-19)
- Florida Building Code Online (BCIS) (read 2026-09-19)
- Miami-Dade County — Building (read 2026-09-19)
Contact Information
Business Hours
| Monday | 12 AM – 11:59 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12 AM – 11:59 PM |
| Wednesday | 12 AM – 11:59 PM |
| Thursday | 12 AM – 11:59 PM |
| Friday | 12 AM – 11:59 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM – 5 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM – 5 PM |