Updated: May 29, 2026
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865 CREATIVE DR, Lakeland, FL, 33813
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Wards Air Conditioning
Wards Air Conditioning, 865 Creative Dr, Lakeland, FL (Owned by: Rice, John Timothy) holds a Certified Air Cond Class A license and 8 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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Wards Air Conditioning Contact Information
Phone Number: (863) 701-9025
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Address: 865 CREATIVE DR, Lakeland, FL 33813
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Wards Air Conditioning Lakeland
Quality
101
88th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Wards Air Conditioning has a BuildZoom score of 101, which places them above 88% of 191,428 contractors in Florida.
Activity
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190 projects
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2025 |
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157 projects
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2024 |
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169 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Wards Air Conditioning has worked on at least
516.0 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.
Experience
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97 projects
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New Constructions |
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83 projects
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Home Additions |
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25 projects
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Commercial Renovations |
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495 projects
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HVAC projects |
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308 projects
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Mechanical projects |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Wards Air Conditioning mostly works on
hvac project
and mechanical project
projects.
Pricing
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6 projects
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< $5k |
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291 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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15 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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10 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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29 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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42 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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68 projects
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$500k-$1mil |
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29 projects
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $12,812. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by Wards Air Conditioning
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Expanding the existing 1 956 sf speculative office with an 829 sf addition. the scope includes constructing a demising wall and adding two new offices within the existing space. plans cover architectural mechanical electrical and plumbing. fire protection and fire alarm designs will be submitted separately upon completion
Valuation:
$455,000
Permit #:
HC-BLD-25-0070588
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,549
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construction of 1 956 sf speculative interior office space inside an existing warehouse building. plans include architectural mechanical electrical and plumbing. fire protection and fire alarm will be submitted separately once their design is completed
Valuation:
$345,000
Permit #:
HC-BLD-25-0070072
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,827
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential renovation/addition permit-ex: screen room (solid roof)
2025-05-29
The home was hit by lighting and started a fire- damaging the trusses and electrical we are replacing damaged trusses one air handler repairing electrical and low voltage and replacing the shingle roof on the entire home. repairing interior drywall paint and insulation as needed
Valuation:
$600,000
Permit #:
BR-2025-2973
Status:
complete
Fee:
$3,361
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential renovation/addition permit-ex: screen room (solid roof)
2025-06-12
Interior remodel. remove non bearing soffits. new kitchen addition beam to open wall rework electric addition toilet in master rework showers new prep kitchen close-in door change two windows change flooring new interior doors and trim. addition second island in kitchen
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
BR-2025-4487
Status:
complete
Fee:
$79
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family residence
Valuation:
$1,200,000
Permit #:
BR-2025-7818
Status:
complete
Fee:
$19,134
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential renovation/addition permit-ex: screen room (solid roof)
2025-02-10
Master bathroom addition 326 sf. match existing construction of masonry block walls with wood framed subfloor over crawl space. existing flat roof will extend over addition with matching soffit finishes. exterior wall finishes to match existing stucco. new windows to match existing
Valuation:
$192,000
Permit #:
BR-2025-517
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,545
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construction of 1 956 sf speculative interior office space inside an existing warehouse building. plans include architectural mechanical electrical and plumbing. fire protection and fire alarm will be submitted separately once their design is completed
Valuation:
$345,000
Permit #:
HC-BLD-24-0064010
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,146
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construction of 1 956 sf speculative interior office space inside an existing warehouse building. plans include architectural mechanical electrical and plumbing. fire protection and fire alarm will be submitted separately once their design is completed
Valuation:
$345,000
Permit #:
HC-BLD-24-0056281
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,377
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Ncrqd: improvements to an existing warehouse space as well as minor alterations to an existing office space located in the southwest corner of the warehouse. warehouse improvements include a demising wall to deck warehouse ventilation and warehouse lighting. alterations to existing office include the demolition of approximately 35lf of walls to create a larger open area at the office ... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2501-4110
Status:
complete
Fee:
$12,431
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Addition/alteration
Improvements to an existing warehouse space as well as minor alterations to an existing office space located in the southwest corner of the warehouse. warehouse improvements include a demising wall to deck warehouse ventilation and warehouse lighting. demising wall will enclose 33 010 sf of space. alterations to existing office include the demolition of approximately 34lf of walls to ... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2501-3813
Status:
canceled
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Addition/alteration
Commercial new permit - ex: shell building dumpster enclosure office trailer etc
2025-09-04
Construction of a 5 000 sf metal building with plumbing electrical and hvac on the west side
Valuation:
$500,000
Permit #:
BC-2025-518
Status:
complete
Fee:
$11,753
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial new permit - ex: shell building dumpster enclosure office trailer etc
2025-09-04
Construction of a 5 000 sf metal building with plumbing electrical and hvac on the east side
Valuation:
$500,000
Permit #:
BC-2025-516
Status:
complete
Fee:
$11,753
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Ncrqd: construction of a 1 680 sf office space in an existing shell warehouse. no improvements are proposed to the warehouse area shell b1 bld2403-1052 unit 101 gates creek corporate center dumpster pad bld2405-1483
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2411-2227
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,326
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Interior completion
Interior build-out to newly constructed shell warehouse facility (cbldc-0822-00190) located at 9950 28th street n (see assoc. permit# cbldc-0924-00186 & firs-1025-00002) **unit 200**
Valuation:
$660,507
Permit #:
CBLDC-0924-00187
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Private provider plan review and inspections- b100-powell rd shell building pid 6429 vertical consent letter uploaded private provider plan rev and inspections quorum services
Valuation:
$10,000,000
Permit #:
HC-BLD-23-0045755
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,835
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial new permit - ex: shell building dumpster enclosure office trailer etc
2023-03-16
The project consists of an 80, 235 sf build-to-suit warehouse facility and associated site development on ernie caldwell blvd. warehouse will have no air conditioning as per applicant
Valuation:
$7,700,000
Permit #:
BC-2022-1194
Status:
complete
Fee:
$103,526
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
A new house building on property @ 9570 old evergreen tr. lakeland fl 33809
Valuation:
$225,000
Permit #:
BR-2024-9857
Status:
complete
Fee:
$14,803
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construction of a 130 148 sf concrete tilt up shell warehouse building. sitepln-2024-00074
Valuation:
$11,168,468
Permit #:
COMNEW-2024-000798
Status:
issued
Fee:
$137,765
Permit Type:
Shell only
Building Type:
N/A
Construction of a 86 890 sf concrete tilt up shell warehouse building. sitepln-2024-00074
Valuation:
$7,456,344
Permit #:
COMNEW-2024-000797
Status:
issued
Fee:
$101,238
Permit Type:
Shell only
Building Type:
N/A
Construction of a 80 665 sf concrete tilt up shell warehouse building. sitepln-2024-00074
Valuation:
$6,922,154
Permit #:
COMNEW-2024-000796
Status:
issued
Fee:
$95,984
Permit Type:
Shell only
Building Type:
N/A
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Wards Air Conditioning License info
Verified License
| License # | HC02604 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Highlands County |
| Type | Certified Air Cond Class A |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of May 2026.
Verify this license's status for Wards Air Conditioning at the Highlands County Board of County Commissioners.
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License Not Verified
| License # | CAC057633 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Clermont |
| Type | Contractor |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of August, 2024. Check the current license status of Wards Air Conditioning with the The City of Clermont, FL
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Verified License
| License # | CAC057633 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Sumter County |
| Type | Contractor |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of May 2026.
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Verified License
| License # | CAC057633 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Orange County |
| Type | M Air Conditioning Class A |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of December 2025.
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Verified License
| License # | AEC-02020 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Lakeland |
| Type | Ac Class A |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of December 2025.
Verify this license's status for Wards Air Conditioning at the City of Lakeland, FL.
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Inactive License
| License # | CAC057633 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Ocala |
| Type | Certified Contractor |
- According to the The City of Ocala, Florida, 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
| 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.
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Inactive License
| License # | AEC-01838 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Lakeland |
| Type | Ac Class A |
- According to the City of Lakeland, FL, 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 # | AEC-00338 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Lakeland |
| Type | Ac Class B |
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101
BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | Westfield Insurance Co |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Bridgefield Employers Ins. Co. |
4K
Permits
- Building permit records show that Wards Air Conditioning has worked on 4044 permitted projects.
Wards Air Conditioning Employees
JR
John Timothy Rice
Agent
RT
Rice John Timothy
RT
Rice, John Timothy
Owner
TR
Tim Rice