Posts by Donna Barrett

If you are signing a contract with a contractor, make sure the payment is made to the company that is listed on the contract. The name on the contract should match the license number that is registered with your local building department at Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). To verify the name and…

The “50% Rule” is a requirement mandated by the Floodplain Management Ordinance. The rule does NOT apply to structures located in an “X” or “D” zone. In all other flood zones, the rule applies and it requires any building or structure improved, damaged or repaired 50 percent or more than the value of the building…

Desperation. Fear of further damage. Concern of your well-being. Trust in believing people want to help. After a storm, many people come to town to prey on victims of storms. Many do not have the proper licenses to perform the work. And many times, homeowners do not understand who they need to hire- until it…

Hurricane Ian devastated our community on September 28th, 2022. There is an expected 80,000 homes and offices in our community that may need repair or a new roof. Here are some tips to help you through your process Do you need a new roof? Effective February 12, 2015, roof repairs of 100 square feet or…

To check the status of your permit, click on the link depending on where your home or office is located: Charlotte County: https://aca-prod.accela.com/BOCC/Default.aspx Punta Gorda: https://punt-egov.aspgov.com/Click2GovBP/index.html DeSoto County: https://desotocountyfl-energovpub.tylerhost.net/Apps/SelfService#/home North Port: https://www.northportfl.gov/government/city-services/building-division/permitting/permit-forms

Permits help you. Pre Ian, we would get calls from our community asking for help. Their insurance company was looking at raising rates or even dropping them if they didn’t have a new roof. While this was updated in Florida legislation special session many still had the angst of trying to get a new roof…

**Effective January 1, 2023*** Recent legislative changes prohibit a policyholder from assigning any post-loss benefits of a residential or commercial property insurance contract issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2023. Therefore, Assignment of Benefit agreements may not be established for claims made under contracts subject to this new law. Click here to read more: https://www.myfloridacfo.com/division/consumers/consumerprotections/assignmentofbenefits…

You have damage on your home. It is common to ask a neighbor, a friend or to go to social media to ask for companies. You may even have people knocking on your door or calling you. You want to protect your home- but we want to protect you! It can be tricky to know…