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A general contractor for code violations in Hollywood, FL
Code Violation Corrections for homes in Hollywood and the surrounding area — permitted, inspected and closed out. Free estimate.
In Hollywood, where the Census puts the median home year built at 1969, a code violation case usually follows a set path. The cited work is permitted, or legalized with an after-the-fact permit where allowed. It is inspected in stages, passed at final, and the case is closed. Final Touch Builders is a state-certified general contractor that works through that path in Hollywood. When choosing who to hire, look for a Florida license number you can verify on the DBPR website, a written scope before work starts, and a contractor who pulls permits under their own license.
We handle the repairs, remodel work and additions needed to clear a cited violation under one permit path. That covers unpermitted work, open or expired permits and failed inspections. We give you a free quote and a written scope, pull the permit when the work needs one, schedule and pass the inspections, and close the permit out. For us, a job is finished when it is permitted, inspected and closed out.
Much of Hollywood's housing dates from the 1950s through the 1970s, mostly one-story block-and-stucco ranch homes. Houses of that age often have older carports, converted garages and added rooms that may never have gone through the permit process. Most homes here are owner-occupied, so a violation tends to land on the people who live there. Closer to the Broadwalk and the Intracoastal, salt spray corrodes garage door hardware, gate motors and hinges, and corroded or non-compliant parts can also draw citations. Condo towers and gated communities add association requirements on top of the city's code, so we keep both in view when scoping corrections.
Permits, inspections and close-out in Hollywood
Start with what usually gets permitted. Corrections involving unpermitted work, structural changes or trade work typically need a permit, and existing work may need an after-the-fact permit. Next come the inspections. These usually run in-progress, while framing or anchoring is still visible, and then a final. Concealed work may have to be exposed, and the exact sequence varies by city. Third is product approval. If the fix involves windows, doors, shutters, garage doors or roofing, Hollywood's location in Broward County's High-Velocity Hurricane Zone means those products need a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance. Last is the close-out. After final inspection the permit must be closed. An open or unpermitted job can surface at sale, with a lender or at insurance renewal, and can be cited by code enforcement. Work in licensed trades such as structural, roofing, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and gas must be done by a contractor with the proper Florida license. These licenses are overseen by the Florida DBPR through the CILB and ECLB. Purely cosmetic items may not need a licensed trade. We work under Florida Certified Building Contractor CBC1265305 and Florida Certified Roofing Contractor CCC1334811, both verifiable on the DBPR website. Confirm the details for your case with the City of Hollywood building department and code enforcement.
Problems to watch for in Hollywood
Unpermitted additions and conversions
A garage turned into living space or an added room in an older Hollywood ranch home can be cited if no permit was ever pulled. Correcting it usually means documenting the work and, where the city allows, getting an after-the-fact permit.
Open or expired permits
A permit that was never finalized can surface at sale, with a new lender or at insurance renewal. Closing it out generally takes a passed final inspection.
Failed inspections
When work fails an inspection, the cited items must be fixed and re-inspected. Repeat inspections add delay until the corrections are done properly.
Non-approved windows and doors
Hollywood is in Broward County's High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, so exterior products need a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance. Installs without proper approval can be cited.
Pool barriers, gates and alarms
Missing or non-compliant pool barriers, gates and alarms fall under Florida's residential pool safety requirements. Salt air can also wear down gate hardware.
Setback and zoning issues
Additions, carport enclosures or structures built too close to a property line can be cited. These cases may need documentation or revised plans before a permit is possible.
Daily fines and liens
A cited violation left unresolved can accumulate daily fines and a lien on the property. Getting a written plan moving early helps avoid that.
What we do
- Review the citation and scope the fixWe read the notice, look at the cited work and put a written scope in front of you before anything starts. The quote is free.
- Corrective repairs and rebuildsWe repair, remodel or rebuild the cited work so it meets the Florida Building Code and the local ordinances. Everything runs through one permit path.
- After-the-fact permits where allowedWhen existing work needs to be legalized, we prepare and pull the permit under our own state certification. Some jurisdictions also ask for engineer documentation.
- Inspections scheduled and passedWe schedule the in-progress and final inspections, and open or expose work if the inspector asks to see it.
- Case close-outWe close the permit after final inspection and help you get the code enforcement case closed, so the property is clear for sale, a new loan or insurance.
When to call
Homeowner urgency tends to rise after hurricanes, when inspectors find unpermitted or damaged work, and around property sales and insurance inspections. Hollywood also sees seasonal owners return from November through April and open long-vacant homes and condos, which is a good time to check for open permits. If you have a notice in hand, do not wait for the next hurricane season. Call (954) 620-7812 or send a request with the quote form on this page.
We serve Hollywood Beach, Downtown Hollywood, Hollywood Lakes, Hollywood Hills, Emerald Hills, Boulevard Heights, Driftwood, Liberia, Beverly Park, Playa del Mar area / North Beach, Oakwood Hills and Washington Park.
Code Violations in Hollywood: questions we hear
- Can unpermitted work in Hollywood be legalized?
- Often an after-the-fact permit is possible where the city allows it. That can involve documentation, engineer paperwork and exposing concealed work for inspection. Confirm what applies to your property with the City of Hollywood building department.
- Does a Miami-Dade NOA apply to my windows in Hollywood?
- Yes. Hollywood is in Broward County, part of the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, so exterior products such as windows, doors, shutters and garage doors need a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance. If the cited work involves them, we check approvals before installing.
- Why does an open permit matter if I am not selling?
- Open or unpermitted work can surface at insurance renewal or with a lender, and code enforcement can cite it at any time. Closing the permit out removes that risk.
- Does my older Hollywood home need extra checks?
- Many homes here date from the 1950s through the 1970s, and the Census median year built is 1969. Older carport enclosures and converted garages are worth reviewing for permits before a sale or inspection.
- Do I need a licensed contractor to correct a violation?
- If the correction involves a licensed trade such as structural, roofing, electrical, plumbing, mechanical or gas work, a contractor with the proper Florida license must do it. Cosmetic items may not need one. Verify the classification with DBPR and the local building department.
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