Hunter-Nelson Inc

Hunter-Nelson Inc has served Orlando and Central Florida since 1986. The company is a State of Florida licensed and certified general contractor, incorporated since its founding. Prior to incorporation, it operated as a partnership between Jeffrey Hunter and Robert Nelson.

The business has provided pre-construction consulting, general contracting, and design-build services across both commercial and residential construction. Early clients included Orange, Lake, Seminole and Osceola counties; the cities of Orlando, Casselberry, Saint Cloud, Winter Haven and Eustis; the University of Central Florida; and public schools throughout the Central Florida region.

In Florida, general contractors are regulated by the Construction Industry Licensing Board under the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Before hiring any general contractor, verify their license status and type. Contractors in Florida are either certified or registered. A certified contractor holds a certificate of competency and can work anywhere in the state; a registered contractor has met competency requirements for specific jurisdictions only. You can search for an active license at MyFloridaLicense.com by the contractor's name, license number, or city.

Most construction projects in Orlando require permits. The City of Orlando requires that you determine what permits apply to your project before work begins. A general contractor should handle permit applications as part of their scope, though you remain responsible for ensuring permits are obtained. Work that proceeds without required permits can result in fines and affect your property's title or insurability.

Florida building code compliance is mandatory. All construction must follow the Florida Building Code. When hiring a contractor, confirm they are familiar with current code requirements for your project type. Ask whether they will pull permits in their name or yours, and verify they understand local Orlando amendments to the state code.