How to find out if a contractor is licensed.
from Contractors.com
All states that license contractors and tradesmen keep lists
of license holders. Click on the abbreviation for your state
in the map to
see the phone number (and usually a Web address) for your state
licensing board. A phone call or several mouse clicks will identify
exactly who is licensed and who isn’t.
Except for plumbers and electricians, tradesmen paid by the
hour usually don't need a license. Contractors bidding on
any significant work (more than a few hundred dollars) need
a license in most states. If you have a problem with a licensed
contractor or tradesman, the state licensing board can be
a powerful ally in resolving issues. Get into a dispute with
an unlicensed contractor or tradesman and you’re on
your own.
All construction contractors need liability and workers’
compensation coverage. Request a certificate of insurance
from the contractor you select. Insurance carriers provide
certificates showing policy limits and coverage dates. There's
usually no charge for these certificates.
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