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CGC 1536998
Servicing All of Florida
Florida General Contractor of Record — CGC1536998
Need a licensed General Contractor on your permit? That’s what I do.
Not a permit runner. Not a license for rent.
For investors, flippers, contractors, builders, and property owners who already have their projects and trades but need a licensed Florida General Contractor on Record.
I review the project, assume the applicable licensed GC responsibilities, coordinate with the Building Department, and provide appropriate supervision through inspections and permit close-out.
40+ years
Real estate development and construction
Statewide
GC on Record services across Florida
CGC1536998
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WHY I CREATED THIS SERVICE
I was the client first.
For years, as a developer, I hired a General Contractor for every property I built or renovated, and paid a full GC fee even when I already had my own trades. That’s one of the reasons I got my Florida GC license.
Since then I’ve met many good builders, investors and flippers in the same position: experienced crews and solid projects, but the permit requires a licensed General Contractor, and hiring one traditionally means paying a GC fee on the whole job.
So I created a different model. I serve as your licensed General Contractor of Record: I review the plans, handle the permit, coordinate inspections and supervise the work. You keep your own trades. The result can save you thousands in GC fees.
KNOW THE DIFFERENCE
Understand the Difference: Permit Expediting vs. Licensed GC on Record
GCOnlinePro provides real licensed GC responsibility, appropriate supervision, Building Department compliance, and permit close-out.
PROTECT YOUR PROJECT
Why a license rental can put your project at risk
Florida law requires the qualifying contractor to supervise the work (§489.1195). When a license is only lent, that responsibility isn't being met, and the risk can land on you.
Stop-work orders
Work can be stopped, and a permit suspended or revoked, when the GC on the permit isn't involved.
Corrections with no one accountable
Failed inspections can pile up without a licensed professional answering to the inspector.
Trouble at closing
Open or improperly permitted work can surface during a sale, refinance or insurance claim.
Penalties under Chapter 489
Lending a license and contracting without one can both lead to fines and discipline.
PROTECT YOUR PROJECT
The Documented Supervision Protocol
Each project is reviewed individually. Supervision and inspection coordination are established according to the project scope, applicable requirements, and written agreement. Progress documentation may include photographs, videos, reports, and site visits as appropriate.
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Project Assessment
I review your project, plans, scope and permit status to confirm what the Building Department will require.
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Documented Supervision
You designate an on-site contact who sends me progress reports with photos and videos every week or two. I review each report, direct any corrections, and visit the site when the project requires it. Supervision remains my responsibility as GC on Record.
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Written GC on Record Agreement
We sign an agreement that sets out the scope, responsibilities, supervision and fees.
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Inspections
I schedule and follow up every inspection and coordinate any corrections with the Building Department.
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Plan Review and Permit Coordination
I coordinate the permit with the Building Department and respond to reviewer comments with your design professionals.
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Final Approval and Permit Close-Out
I remain on record through final approval and permit close-out.
SERVICES
A developer's experience behind every project
Florida law requires the qualifying contractor to supervise the work (§489.1195). When a license is only lent, that responsibility isn't being met, and the risk can land on you.
GC on Record
For contractors, investors, flippers, and owners who need a licensed General Contractor responsible for their permitted project.
Documented Supervision
You designate an on-site contact who sends me progress reports with photos and videos every week or two.
Red Tags & Code Violations
Assistance with stop-work orders, after-the-fact permits, and Building Department compliance issues.
Inspections
I schedule and follow up every inspection and coordinate any corrections with the Building Department.
Change of Contractor
Taking over an existing permit as the licensed GC on Record when the scope, permit status, and applicable requirements allow.
Final Approval and Permit Close-Out
I remain on record through final approval and permit close-out.
GC ON RECORD FEE SCHEDULE
You Pay for Responsibility, Not Paperwork
GC on Record fees reflect the licensed responsibility, project scope, construction value, required supervision, and Building Department compliance. Special projects, red tags, code violations, complex scopes, and multiple-building projects may require custom quotations.
Government permit fees, architects, engineers, other design professionals, subcontractors, and third-party expenses are not included unless specifically stated in the written agreement.
ABOUT
Roberto La Rocca — Florida Certified General Contractor, CGC1536998
I come from four generations of real estate developers. For more than 40 years I have worked in real estate development and construction, on residential, commercial, and multifamily projects. Today I put that experience to work for investors, contractors and owners across Florida who need a licensed GC on Record.
Florida Certified General Contractor, CGC1536998
Mechanical Engineer
Cornell certificate, Hotel Real Estate Investment & Asset Management
40+ years in real estate development and construction
MBA — IESA
Residential, commercial, and multifamily development
A good fit
Clients who have a project, a defined scope, and qualified trades, but need a licensed GC on Record.
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Investors and flippers with qualified trades
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Contractors and builders who need a licensed GC on the permit
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Owners whose permit needs a change of contractor
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Projects with red tags or code violations to resolve
Not a fit
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Anyone looking only for a permit signature
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Requests for a license login
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Passive license rental
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Unauthorized unlicensed contracting
FAQ's
Frequently Asked Questions
Are you a permit expediter?
No. I act as the licensed General Contractor on Record, with actual GC responsibility for the permitted work, appropriate supervision, Building Department compliance and permit close-out.
Can I keep my own subcontractors?
Yes, you may retain qualified subcontractors, subject to appropriate review and applicable licensing requirements. Work that requires a contractor license must be performed under the proper license.
How is the work supervised?
You designate an on-site contact who sends me progress reports with photos and videos every week or two. I review them, direct corrections, follow up every inspection, and visit the site when the project requires it. The exact arrangement is set in the written agreement, and supervision remains my responsibility as GC on Record.
Is this a license rental?
No. No license rental is involved. I take on real GC responsibility under a written agreement and stay involved through permit close-out.
Do I still need a permit expediter?
No. Filing, tracking and responding to the Building Department's comments are part of my service as GC on Record, so you don't pay an expediter separately.
Can a private provider pull my permit or replace a GC?
No. Under Florida's private provider law (§553.791), licensed engineers or architects can perform plan review and inspections, which often saves time. But they don't pull the permit and they don't become your contractor: the permit is applied for by the licensed contractor responsible for the work, or by a qualifying owner-builder who builds for their own use and doesn't sell. I coordinate with private providers as your GC on Record.
If I use a private provider, why do I still pay a monthly fee?
The private provider is the inspector; I'm the contractor. They check the work, I'm responsible for it. My monthly fee covers GC supervision, the liability on my license, and handling corrections through final approval. Florida law requires a supervising GC no matter who performs the inspections.
How do we start?
Submit your project, or call or text me. Share your plans, the property address and the permit number if you have one.