Underground utilities 7 min read
811 vs private utility locating vs ground-penetrating radar
What an 811 locate marks, what it leaves out, and how private utility locating and ground-penetrating radar fill the gaps before digging in Florida.
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HVAC 6 min read
AC installation process in Florida: step by step
What happens from the Manual J load calculation and permit to startup testing and final inspection, plus what to ask a Florida AC contractor.
HVAC 7 min read
AC maintenance in humid, salty South Florida
A practical AC maintenance routine for South Florida: filters, condensate drain clogs, coil care, and coastal corrosion, per DOE, EPA, and manufacturers.
HVAC 8 min read
AC permits and licensing in Miami-Dade and Florida
Replacing an AC in Miami-Dade is permitted mechanical work for a licensed contractor. Learn how to verify a license on DBPR and what unlicensed work risks.
HVAC 7 min read
AC repair or replacement in Miami: signs to watch for
How to decide between repairing and replacing a Miami AC: system age, refrigerant leaks, coastal corrosion, humidity symptoms, and how to compare estimates.
HVAC 6 min read
AC running but not cooling: safe checks before you call
If your AC runs but the house stays warm, check the thermostat, filter, breaker, outdoor unit and drain float switch, then stop and call a technician.
HVAC 7 min read
Sizing and choosing an AC system in South Florida
How a Manual J load calculation sizes an AC for a South Florida home, why oversizing hurts humidity control, and the SEER2 minimums that apply in Florida.
Plumbing 7 min read
Aging pipes in South Florida: repiping and code options
Signs that old drain or supply pipes are failing, how PEX, CPVC, copper and PVC compare, and what the Florida Building Code and permits involve.
Plumbing 6 min read
Backflow prevention and annual testing in Miami-Dade
What a backflow preventer does, which Miami-Dade properties need one, why annual testing by a certified tester is required, and how results are reported.
Florida permits 7 min read
Miami-Dade permit expiration, inspections and reissuance
How long a Miami-Dade building permit stays valid, how inspections extend it, the usual inspection order, and what to do if a permit expires or is abandoned.
Government contracting 5 min read
Capability statement for construction contractors
What a capability statement is, what a construction contractor should put in it, and how it differs from SAM.gov registration and bid documents.
Florida permits 6 min read
Certificate of completion vs. occupancy in Miami-Dade
Miami-Dade issues a CO for new builds, additions and remodels and a CC for fences, windows and shells. See who needs which and how to close out a permit.