Licensed Contractor

Simply put, hiring licensed contractors provides peace of mind. Hiring a licensed contractor offers many additional protections to the property owner, especially regarding residential property. Every state has its own set of laws and regulations that must be followed. A licensed contractor works with these every day, knows what work is regulated and requires permits or inspections. In order to be licensed a contractor, one must have the expertise and experience required to do the job well, safely and to code. While a license doesn't guarantee quality, it provides you with some assurance that the contractor has adequate knowledge and experience in his or her field.

Before issuing a license, the State License Board will verify the contractors' work-related background in the trade for which the license is to be held. The applicant also will be subjected to a criminal history background check and must not have any unresolved contracting complaints outstanding. In California, a Contractors Bond is a requirement for the issuance of an active license, reactivation of a license and for the maintenance of an actively renewed license (Business and Professions Code Section 7071.6).