Credentials
Licensed, insured, and easy to verify
Everything on this page can be checked against the State of Florida's own records in about a minute. We would rather you verify than take our word for it.
- CGC1536167License number
- Certified GCLicense class
- $3MLiability insurance
- 3-YearWorkmanship warranty
The license
REO Partner operates under Florida Certified General Contractor license CGC1536167. The license is held by our founder, Illarion (Larry) Krotenko, as qualifying agent for REO Partner LLC. In Florida's system, a certified general contractor license is the state-issued class: it is valid in all 67 counties and covers the construction, remodeling and repair of buildings without the size limits of the narrower residential classes.
Verify it yourself
- Open the Florida DBPR license search.
- Choose Search by License Number and enter CGC1536167.
- Check that the status reads Current, Active.
Why this matters for you
- Permits. Building departments issue commercial permits to licensed contractors. Work done without permits can surface at resale, in insurance claims and in code enforcement.
- Legal protection. Florida law treats unlicensed contracting as a crime and makes contracts entered by unlicensed contractors unenforceable by them. Hiring licensed keeps you inside the system built to protect property owners and tenants, including the state's recovery fund for consumers.
- Accountability. A license number is printed on our advertising, our estimates and our permits. It is a public record tied to a real person who answers to the state licensing board.
Insurance
We carry $3M in general liability insurance. A certificate of insurance naming your landlord or property manager is available on request, which most commercial buildings require before work can begin. Ask us for the certificate at the estimate stage and we will include it with your paperwork.
Separately licensed trades
Florida licenses roofing, plumbing, electrical, air conditioning and pool work as separate categories. When your project includes them, that portion is performed by the appropriately licensed trade, coordinated and scheduled by us, under one project and one point of contact.
License and insurance questions
What license does REO Partner work under?
Florida Certified General Contractor license CGC1536167, held by our founder, Illarion (Larry) Krotenko, and qualifying REO Partner LLC, the company behind REO Partner. A certified license is issued by the State of Florida and is valid in every Florida county.
How do I verify the license?
Go to the Florida DBPR license search, choose Search by License Number, and enter CGC1536167. You will see the license status and the qualifying agent. Any contractor should welcome this check.
What insurance do you carry?
$3M in general liability insurance. A certificate of insurance is available on request, and landlords and property managers who require one before build-out access receive it as part of our paperwork.
Why does hiring a licensed contractor matter in Florida?
In Florida, contracting without a license is a crime, an unlicensed contractor generally cannot pull permits, and Florida law makes contracts entered by unlicensed contractors unenforceable by them. If something goes wrong, a business that hired an unlicensed contractor has far less protection.
What work needs a separately licensed trade?
Roofing, plumbing, electrical, air conditioning and pool work are separate license categories in Florida. When your buildout includes that work, it is performed by the appropriately licensed trade under our coordination.
Free on-site estimates
Ready to plan your buildout?
Tell us about the project. The licensed contractor walks the space with you, measures, and gives you a written scope and price. No obligation.
- Written pricing
- Permits handled
- 3-Year warranty