Comments on: Molino Man Facing Felony For Unlicensed Contracting During State Of Emergency

By: chris in Molino

chris in Molino — Sun, 01 May 2016 23:43:10 +0000

@Anna
Thats exactly right except for the SOF part. Its Escambia County. I purchased a storage shed and had to have a building permit before they would deliver it. NO INSPECTION. They delivered it the same way they would’ve without the permit. Go figure.

By: Anna

Anna — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 00:28:01 +0000

@jeeperman: it is all about the $ anything can be a missle during bad weather. Flower pots, lawn furniture, car parts, ATV’s etc. Requiring permits for every repair etc is simple about extra miney for SOF.

By: Terri Sanders

Terri Sanders — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 00:11:55 +0000

The point is ..he stole almost 6k from the homeowner…permit or license not withstanding…

By: Fred Humphreys cbc1254107

Fred Humphreys cbc1254107 — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 00:08:49 +0000

Don’t let the actions of an illegal contractor mar the image of us legitimate contractors. A simple search on mysunbiz.org will let you find every licensed contractor in the state. I require a deposit when I have a hurricane shutter job to cover materials cost. The public can’t just walk in and buy Fabric Shield. $5800 for a pergola sounds excessive and contractors are required to file a notice of commencement on any project over $2500..

By: jeeperman

jeeperman — Wed, 27 Apr 2016 18:54:01 +0000

It use to be that “accessory structures” like this pergola, storage sheds, barns, etc. did not need a building permit if less than 400sqft and no power.
Now EVERYTHING must be permitted.
Why?
Because the state of Florida no longer wants shoddy construction because of the potential of the shoddy construction becoming missiles during severe storms.

If your property has been hurricane “proofed” do you want your neighbors shoddy construction projects blowing apart and blown thru your residence, etc. ?

By: molino resident

molino resident — Wed, 27 Apr 2016 14:13:43 +0000

I agree with Fed Up…….Give me a break. A building permit for a pergola. Ridiculous. Here is another crazy one. Having to license your 4-wheeler when it never goes, or is aloud, to go on the road. The State of Florida knows how to rob you blind.

By: Fed Up

Fed Up — Wed, 27 Apr 2016 12:40:37 +0000

Sorry folks are out there, and they don’t mind taking advantage of people. Sounds like he got what was coming to him. The other thing I want to mention is how intrusive the government has become in our lives. Why in the world do you need a permit to build a pergola? I understand the need for building codes for houses and buildings but a pergola is a bunch of sticks screwed together to look pretty. I will step off my soap box now.

By: Fisherman

Fisherman — Wed, 27 Apr 2016 12:16:39 +0000

If a contractor ask for money up front that is a warning. All contractors I have dealt with never asked for up front money. I always pay for the material to the company it was purchased from directly. I ask for license and insurance if they can’t provide it I don’t let them on my property. I do pay for work done as it’s done. Never pay more than half until you are satisfied. Never had a problem getting contractors to work for me Honest contractors are out there you have to do your homework and don’t be in a hurry.

By: mary

mary — Wed, 27 Apr 2016 11:09:41 +0000

KARMA will get you every time