Updated: Jul 06, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
3523 Griffin Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33312
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Desarata Building Construction
We specialize in large remodels and new home construction in the Fort Lauderdale area.
From BuildZoom: Desarata Building Corp, 3523 Griffin Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL (Employee: Howerton, Richard E) holds a Certified General Class license and 15 other licenses according to the Highlands County license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 101 ranks in the top 12% of 191,428 Florida licensed contractors.
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Desarata Building Corp Services
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Custom Home Build
New Home Construction
Medium Multi-Family New Con...
Other Residential New Const...
Multi-Room Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Basement Remodel
Medium Multi-Family Remodel...
Other Residential Remodel
Office Renovation
Restaurant Renovation
Retail Renovation
Other Commercial Renovation
Roofing
Hardwood Flooring
Carpets
Laminate Flooring
Other Flooring
Framing
Wood Fences
Backsplash and Countertops
Stonework
Tile Flooring
Other Stone and Tile
Drywall
Interior Plaster
Brick and Blockwork
Other Masonry
Foundations
Other Concrete
Demolition
Paving, Driveways, and Side...
Excavation and Grading
Other Site Work
Desarata Building Corp Contact Information
Phone Number: (954) 983-8528
Address: 3523 Griffin Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Desarata Building Corp Fort Lauderdale
Quality
101
88th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Desarata Building Corp has a BuildZoom score of 101, which places them above 88% of 191,428 contractors in Florida.
Activity
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2 projects
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2024 |
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8 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Desarata Building Corp has worked on at least
10.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Pricing
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2 projects
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< $5k |
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4 projects
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$5k-$20k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $5,800. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by Desarata Building Corp
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Removing existing asphalt driveway replacing and expanding with 4x8 pavers
Valuation:
$7,000
Permit #:
BLD-RPAV-23050039
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Removing asphalt driveway replacing and expanding with pavers
Valuation:
$7,000
Permit #:
BLD-RPAV-23060002
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Deck
Valuation:
$145,000
Permit #:
STR-66558
Status:
complete
Fee:
$161
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construct new walkway and additional driveway/parking
Valuation:
$15,125
Permit #:
BLD-RPAV-23030006
Status:
complete
Fee:
$850
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel of kitchen and baths exterior doors
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
2022030291
Status:
final
Fee:
$358
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Refinishing all exterior property walls from siding to flat-finished stucco
Valuation:
$5,300
Permit #:
BLD-RALT-23070067
Status:
complete
Fee:
$117
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Driveway with turn-out on a county r.o.w. 1&2 family
2023-05-25
Expanding driveway with pavers
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PR-2023-023093-0000
Status:
applied
Fee:
$50
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Pool paving with brick pavers
Valuation:
$35,000
Permit #:
BLD-RPAV-22020075
Status:
complete
Fee:
$942
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial structural - alteration
2019-11-26
Interior alteration
Valuation:
$251,150
Permit #:
2016-00005359
Status:
complete
Fee:
$4,011
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Enclose existing porch for new bedroom & bathroom + new laundry room
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2020-01-0000085-BLD
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,199
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Removing existing fence and paving backyard and sides of property
Valuation:
$2,500
Permit #:
BLD-RPAV-23070027
Status:
applied
Fee:
$105
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(online) permit for concrete walkway and driveway after the fact
Valuation:
$2,800
Permit #:
RX23-07749
Status:
complete
Fee:
$372
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Roof to wall for bld-roof-wt-24020096
Valuation:
$5,800
Permit #:
BLD-RMIS-24020535
Status:
complete
Fee:
$143
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Concrete driveway
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
BLD-RPAV-22100065
Status:
triage
Fee:
$255
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New addition and alterations
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2023-02-0001429-BLD
Status:
final
Fee:
$13,822
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Roof to wall
Valuation:
$5,800
Permit #:
BLD-GEN-24020535
Status:
filed
Fee:
$131
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
5 concrete driveway
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2023-10-0000875-DRWY
Status:
expired
Fee:
$659
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New trusses for house
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2023-06-0001439-MP
Status:
canceled
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Roof to wall mitigation for #19041227
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PM-19041270
Status:
complete
Fee:
$167
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Ebp22-005775 plumbing main
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
EBP22-006087
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Residential
Building Type:
N/A
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License Not Verified
| License # | HC01066 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Highlands County |
| Type | Certified General Class |
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License Not Verified
| Status | Active |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Construction Business Information |
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Verified License
| License # | CGC021804 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Certified General Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | HC01066 |
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Highlands County |
| Type | Sign Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | HC01066 |
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Highlands County |
| Type | Bldg Class B Up To 3 Stories |
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Inactive License
| License # | HC01066 |
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Highlands County |
| Type | Roofing |
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Inactive License
| License # | HC01066 |
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Highlands County |
| Type | Painting |
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Inactive License
| License # | HC01066 |
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Highlands County |
| Type | General Contractor |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Hollywood |
| Type | General Contractor |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Hollywood |
| Type | General Contractor |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Hollywood |
| Type | General Contractor |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Hollywood |
| Type | General Contractor |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Hollywood |
| Type | General Contractor |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Hollywood |
| Type | General Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | 2499 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Town | Miami Lakes |
| Type | Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | 0021804 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Certified General Contractor |
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101
BuildZoom Score
390
Permits
- Building permit records show that Desarata Building Corp has worked on 390 permitted projects.
Desarata Building Corp Employees
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Howerton, Richard E