Yes — and this surprises many South Florida homeowners. Florida Building Code requires a mechanical permit for all HVAC system replacements, new installations, and mini-split installations. This applies even to like-for-like replacements of the same size and brand. The permit must be pulled by a licensed mechanical contractor (CMC license), and the installation must pass a final mechanical inspection before the permit is officially closed.

The most common situation AGK encounters is a homeowner who hired an HVAC company to replace their AC or add a mini-split and was never told a permit was required — or was told it "wasn't necessary" for their job size. Unpermitted HVAC work is a code violation regardless of the size of the unit or the scope of the work. AGK holds Florida Mechanical Contractor License CMC-1251836 and resolves these violations throughout Miami-Dade and Broward. Call (954) 807-3455 for a free assessment.

An after-the-fact mechanical permit for a replaced AC system works like this: AGK visits your property, inspects the existing installation, and verifies whether it meets current Florida Building Code requirements — including refrigerant type, proper disconnects, equipment sizing, and ductwork connections. We then file the after-the-fact permit with the correct building department for your city, and schedule the mechanical inspection.

If the installation was done correctly, it typically passes the inspection and the permit closes with no additional work. If there are deficiencies — incorrect refrigerant, missing disconnect, improper clearances — AGK corrects them before the inspection so the permit closes on the first visit. Either way, you end up with a closed permit and full documentation. Call (954) 807-3455 for a free assessment of your specific situation.

Yes — and this is one of the most common misconceptions in South Florida. Mini-split and ductless HVAC systems require a mechanical permit regardless of size, number of heads, or how they are powered. Many homeowners and even some contractors believe mini-splits don't require permits because they appear to be "plug-in" units. This is incorrect. Mini-splits require a mechanical permit, associated electrical work under an electrical permit, and a final mechanical inspection.

The situation is especially common in South Florida's older rental properties and condominiums where mini-splits were added to individual rooms without any permit being pulled. These installations surface during 4-point inspections, title searches, and insurance renewals. AGK resolves unpermitted mini-split violations and secures after-the-fact permits through the correct city building department. Call (954) 807-3455 for a free assessment.

Yes on both counts. A 4-point inspection — required for homeowner's insurance in South Florida — reviews the HVAC system and will note whether the current system has a closed permit on record. An open mechanical permit or unpermitted installation can result in the insurer refusing to bind coverage or cancelling an existing policy. In Miami-Dade and Broward, where Citizens and most private insurers require 4-point inspections, this is an immediate and practical problem.

In a real estate transaction, an open mechanical permit appears in the title search as an unresolved open permit. Title companies will not issue clean title, and lenders will not fund, until the permit is officially closed. AGK resolves the violation, closes the permit, and delivers full closure documentation including the inspection sign-off and permit card — everything your insurance carrier and title company need. Call (954) 807-3455.

Yes. This is one of the most common scenarios AGK handles. When a permit was originally pulled by an HVAC contractor who has since gone out of business, or when the work was done without a permit by a company that no longer operates, AGK steps in as the qualifying licensed mechanical contractor. We assess the existing installation, pull the after-the-fact permit in our name under CMC-1251836, make any required corrections, and pass the final inspection.

The original contractor's existence or status is irrelevant to the resolution process — what matters is that a currently licensed mechanical contractor assesses and takes responsibility for the work going forward. AGK does exactly this. Call (954) 807-3455 and we'll assess your specific open permit situation at no cost.

Yes — and this is one of AGK's most significant advantages for South Florida property owners dealing with multiple compliance issues. AGK holds five active Florida contractor licenses: Roofing (CCC-1335099), General Contractor (CGC-1534839), Plumbing (CFC-1434412), Glass & Glazing (SCC-131153361), and Mechanical (CMC-1251836).

A property with an open roofing permit, an unpermitted mini-split, a plumbing violation, and an unpermitted window can have all four issues resolved under one AGK contract with one coordinated permit submission to the correct building department. No managing separate contractors for each trade — one company, one process, one set of inspections, one closure documentation package.