written by Tanya Rivera October 19, 2026 If Hurricane Isaias damaged your home, someone has probably already knocked on your door, left a flyer, or texted you offering to fix it. Most people think the worst that can happen is overpaying. It can be a lot worse than that. In Florida, doing contracting work without a license during a declared state of emergency is a felony. And a contractor who takes more than 10% of your money up front is on a legal clock. Below are the seven r