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Raffa Associates Construction

Raffa Associates Inc, 4336 NE 5th Ft, Lauderdale, FL (Owned by: Raffa Joseph William) holds a Construction Business Information license and 4 other licenses according to the Florida license board.

Their BuildZoom score of 90 indicates that they are licensed or registered but we do not have additional information about them.

Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Raffa Associates Inc, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our bidding system to get competitive quotes.

Building Permits by Raffa Associates Inc

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Flood zone permitting

36 Eastwind Ln, Maitland, FL, 32751

2025-02-20

Construction of new single family residence

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

SWP-08-24-022

Status:

applied

Fee:

$0

Permit Type:

Residential struc...

Building Type:

N/A

Raffa air conditioning

115 Oakridge I, Deerfield Beach, FL, 33442

2024-08-26

No Description Available

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

24371863-0

Status:

complete

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

B-a/c repl

1704 Andros Isle, Apt F2, Coconut Creek, FL, 33066

2015-02-09

Air conditioning replacement

Valuation:

$2,750

Permit #:

15000421

Status:

final

Fee:

$122

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Residential addition permit

1209 Orange Isle, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33315

2007-01-02

Addition master ste den 1car garage 1070sf ~ ~ ~signed co p/u by james raffa 3/22/07 ll

Valuation:

$60,000

Permit #:

PM-04042698

Status:

complete

Fee:

$1,343

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

B-a/c repl

3303 Aruba Way, Apt J2, Coconut Creek, FL, 33066

2013-03-12

Air conditioning replacement

Valuation:

$2,756

Permit #:

13000705

Status:

final

Fee:

$122

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Bcocc, temp: temp certificate of occupancy

1901 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL, 33139

2003-01-11

Tco for new spa bldg "e" ( 8 fl )

Valuation:

$0

Permit #:

BCO02092

Status:

FINALED

Fee:

$1,125

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Mechanical residential permit

1209 Orange Isle, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33315

2005-09-07

Install (6)ducts, (1)exh fan, (1) exh open, (1)dryer ~vent (2)smoke det bp04042698

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

PM-05072210

Status:

complete

Fee:

$51

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Burglar alarm

801 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33316

1995-07-11

Interior renovation meeting room, pd $100 c/o - rec 254526

Valuation:

$35,500

Permit #:

95010553

Status:

Closed

Fee:

$278

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Fence wood or wire

801 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33316

1995-08-02

Mechanical/interior renovation meeting room

Valuation:

$6,000

Permit #:

95011781

Status:

Closed

Fee:

$95

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Bcocc, complete: certificate of occupancy

1901 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL, 33139

2001-12-28

C/o for newstand in building "b" suite #171

Valuation:

$0

Permit #:

BCO02071

Status:

APPROVED

Fee:

$250

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Building bldg: building

1901 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL, 33139

2002-07-13

Interior build-out me& ro jewelry store

Valuation:

$11,750

Permit #:

B0101695

Status:

FINAL

Fee:

$1,168

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Building bldg: building

1901 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL, 33139

2002-07-01

Interior build-out news stand only

Valuation:

$15,150

Permit #:

B0101697

Status:

FINAL

Fee:

$503

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Single family residence new mas

801 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33316

1995-07-13

Electric/interior renovation meeting room

Valuation:

$3,000

Permit #:

95010746

Status:

Closed

Fee:

$46

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Pool and/or spa residenti

801 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33316

1995-08-08

Cap sink for renovation to meeting room

Valuation:

$100

Permit #:

95012037

Status:

Closed

Fee:

$30

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Residential demolition permit

1209 Orange Isle, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33315

2007-01-02

Demolish remove carport bedroom batahroom

Valuation:

$7,500

Permit #:

PM-04081820

Status:

complete

Fee:

$145

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Electrical residential permit

1209 Orange Isle, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33315

2005-06-07

Install wiring for addition bp04042698

Valuation:

$1,000

Permit #:

PM-05060343

Status:

complete

Fee:

$270

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Electrical services permit

1209 Orange Isle, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33315

2005-06-07

Transfer serv from temp pole to new garage

Valuation:

$2,500

Permit #:

PM-05060353

Status:

complete

Fee:

$70

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Bcocc, temp: temp certificate of occupancy

1901 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL, 33139

2002-05-05

Tco for beauty salon ( ste # 169 )

Valuation:

$0

Permit #:

BCO02088

Status:

CLOSED

Fee:

$125

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Bcocc, complete: certificate of occupancy

1901 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL, 33139

2002-01-09

Co for new jewelry store. bldg "b"

Valuation:

$0

Permit #:

BCO02076

Status:

APPROVED

Fee:

$250

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Burglar alarm

801 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33316

1995-07-11

Renovate north lobby entrance

Valuation:

$10,000

Permit #:

95010554

Status:

Closed

Fee:

$290

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

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Verified License

Status	Active
State	Florida
Type	Construction Business Information

BuildZoom verified this license was active as of April 2026.

This is a sample of licensing data; click here to access a complete history.

Inactive License

License #	CGC024643
Status	Inactive
State	Florida
Type	Certified General Contractor

According to the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed. If this is your business, please update your license status.

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Inactive License

License #	0024643
Status	Inactive
State	Florida
Type	Certified General Contractor

According to the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed. If this is your business, please update your license status.

Check this license's status for Raffa Associates Inc at the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation.

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Inactive License

License #	0061013
Status	Inactive
State	Florida
Type	Construction Business Information

According to the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed. If this is your business, please update your license status.

Check this license's status for Raffa Associates Inc at the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation.

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Inactive License

License #	QB61013
Status	Inactive
State	Florida
Type	Construction Business Information,

According to the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed. If this is your business, please update your license status.

Check this license's status for Raffa Associates Inc at the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation.

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Permits

Building permit records show that Raffa Associates Inc has worked on 7 permitted projects.

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Before you Hire

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Does Raffa Associates Inc carry a valid contracting license?

If you pay someone to construct a building or a structure, make structural alterations to load bearing walls, or perform services such as plumbing or air conditioning work, that person must have a state contractor's license.

Raffa Associates Inc currently holds license CGC024643, 0024643, 0061013, QB61013 (Construction Business Information, Certified General Contractor), which was Active when we last checked.

How important is contractor licensing in Florida?

The Florida Construction Industry License Board maintains high standards for contractor licensing. Prior to receiving their license, Florida contractors are required to prove four years of relevant work experience or education; pass a board examination and prove financial solvency.

Your liability risk when hiring Raffa Associates Inc

In Florida, licensed contractors with employees are required to carry workers' compensation insurance and attest they have obtained public liability and property damage insurance in the amounts determined by the Board.

Financial recourse when hiring Raffa Associates Inc

Florida maintains a recovery fund, called the Florida Homeowners' Construction Recovery Fund, which is available to a natural person who has suffered monetary damages by the financial mismanagement or misconduct of a contractor, and who has exhausted all other sources of payment. The Board makes the determination of eligibility for an award. Florida contractors are not required to carry an active bond.

What else should I know before hiring Raffa Associates Inc

As of 2007, the Florida DBPR began requiring license applicants to submit their fingerprints, which are used to run a criminal background check with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. In addition, they are required to provide a credit report during the license application process to demonstrate financial stability.

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