How To Check A Contractor's License

<ul style="list-style: inside"> <li>It’s important that you verify their license is still in good standing. Also keep in mind that certain states or provinces don’t require licensing if the job is under a certain dollar amount.</li> <li>You can<a href="https://www.homeadvisor.com/r/state-by-state-licensing-requirements/" target="_blank"> find a list of your state’s licensing requirements</a> on the HomeAdvisor website. Before you get to work with the pro, make sure their qualifications are current and acceptable to you.</li> <li>It is always a good idea to get a copy of the pro’s insurance certificate for future records, and in case anything happens. This is a good way to feel more secure in your home project, and to weed out potential scammers.</li> </ul>

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It’s important that you verify their license is still in good standing. Also keep in mind that certain states or provinces don’t require licensing if the job is under a certain dollar amount.
You can find a list of your state’s licensing requirements on the HomeAdvisor website. Before you get to work with the pro, make sure their qualifications are current and acceptable to you.
It is always a good idea to get a copy of the pro’s insurance certificate for future records, and in case anything happens. This is a good way to feel more secure in your home project, and to weed out potential scammers.

You can use HomeAdvisor to help evaluate a contractor’s qualifications. We put pros through a screening process, and award badges to high-performing contractors. You can find these badges on a pro’s HomeAdvisor profile, and sometimes, his or her website.

Your research doesn’t stop here. Once you’ve found a few prospective companies, make an call to ask a few questions about work history, licensure and more:

Have you completed a job like this before?
Do you have a list of references I can contact?
When are you able to start the job?

In most cases, the responses you get to these three questions will give you a very good idea of the right pro for your project. If you have more than one front-runner, these additional questions can help you narrow it down.

How many years of experience do you have?
What’s your permanent business address?
Are you licensed to work in my area?
When did you earn your business license?
How do you handle warranty service complaints?
Do you have worker’s compensation, property damage and personal liability insurance?

Any good contractor will answer these questions, and most will appreciate dealing with a client that takes such an active interest in finding good service. On the other hand, if a contractor gives you a hard time with these questions, you probably want to find someone else.

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Project Location: San Diego, CA
Date: 02/05/24
Covered by Insurance: Yes
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your bathroom remodel? (Check all that apply): Shower/bath
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your bathroom remodel? (Check all that apply): Toilet
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your bathroom remodel? (Check all that apply): Flooring
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your bathroom remodel? (Check all that apply): Cabinets/vanity
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your bathroom remodel? (Check all that apply): Countertops
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your bathroom remodel? (Check all that apply): Sinks
Comment: Customer did not provide additional comments. Please contact the customer to discuss the details of this project.
Project Location: San Diego, CA
Date: 02/05/24
What type of flooring would you like installed?: Laminate
Have you already purchased the flooring for this project?: No
Are you considering changing the floorplan of your bathroom?: No
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your bathroom remodel? (Check all that apply): Flooring
Comment: Replace flooring and replace 12 ea. faucets.
Project Location: San Diego, CA
Date: 02/05/24
Covered by Insurance: No
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your bathroom remodel? (Check all that apply): Shower/bath
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your bathroom remodel? (Check all that apply): Toilet
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your bathroom remodel? (Check all that apply): Flooring
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your bathroom remodel? (Check all that apply): Cabinets/vanity
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your bathroom remodel? (Check all that apply): Countertops
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your bathroom remodel? (Check all that apply): Sinks
Comment: Customer did not provide additional comments. Please contact the customer to discuss the details of this project.
Project Location: San Diego, CA
Date: 02/05/24
Covered by Insurance: No
Are you considering changing the floorplan of your bathroom?: No
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your bathroom remodel? (Check all that apply): Shower/bath
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your bathroom remodel? (Check all that apply): Toilet
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your bathroom remodel? (Check all that apply): Flooring
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your bathroom remodel? (Check all that apply): Cabinets/vanity
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your bathroom remodel? (Check all that apply): Countertops
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your bathroom remodel? (Check all that apply): Sinks
Comment: Customer did not provide additional comments. Please contact the customer to discuss the details of this project.
Project Location: San Diego, CA
Date: 02/04/24
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your kitchen?: Cabinets
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your kitchen?: Flooring
Comment: Customer did not provide additional comments. Please contact the customer to discuss the details of this project.
Project Location: San Diego, CA
Date: 02/04/24
Desired Completion Date: Less than 2 months
Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting
Location: Home/Residence
Comment: Paint
Project Location: San Diego, CA
Date: 02/04/24
Covered by Insurance: No
Are you considering changes to your bathroom floor plan?: No
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your bathroom remodel? (Check all that apply): Shower/bath
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your bathroom remodel? (Check all that apply): Flooring
What best describes this project?: Bathroom remodel
Comment: I would like to replace our existing walk in shower with a regular bathtub, however this would require pushing two walls out (we currently have a corner “inlet” that I believe serves no structural purpose to the house).
Project Location: San Diego, CA
Date: 02/03/24
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your kitchen?: Countertops
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your kitchen?: Sinks
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your kitchen?: Flooring
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your kitchen?: Appliances
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your kitchen?: Electrical
Project Location: San Diego, CA
Date: 02/03/24
Location: Home/Residence
Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible
Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting
Nature of project: Reconfigure the current floor plan
Rooms to be Remodeled: Kitchen
Rooms to be Remodeled: Laundry room
Rooms to be Remodeled: Bedroom(s)
Comment: Look to make bedroom larger
Project Location: San Diego, CA
Date: 02/03/24
Type of Addition: Second story addition
Project Description: Design and build
What types of rooms/spaces are you interested in adding to your home?: Bedroom(s)
Comment: Looking to add an addition above the garage - no plumbing, just bedrooms
Project Location: San Diego, CA
Date: 02/02/24
Desired Completion Date: Less than 2 months
Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting
Requires Work on Historical Structure: No
Request for Commercial Location: No
Project Description: Design and build
What type of second floor addition will this be?: Addition above a garage
Rooms Included:: Kitchen
Rooms Included:: Bedroom(s)
Rooms Included:: Living/Family room
Rooms Included:: Office(s)
Rooms Included:: Bathroom
Rooms Included:: Garage/Workshop
Rooms Included:: Laundry/Mud room
Comment: We currently have a 1400 square foot house, and we're looking to double it by adding on a second story and a 1 bedroom ADU above our garage. We have funding approved, but need to start on planning and design. Hoping to have it built by February 2025.
Project Location: San Diego, CA
Date: 02/02/24
Scope of Remodel: Completely remodel garage
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your garage remodel? (Check all that apply): Flooring
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your garage remodel? (Check all that apply): Interior walls or drywall
Comment: I would like to get an estimate to garage remodeling the garage.

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