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<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.

Recent Job Requests for Addition & Remodeling Contractors in San Mateo, CA

Project Location: San Mateo, CA
Date: 02/05/24
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): Shower/bath
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): Sinks
Covered by Insurance: No
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): Toilet
Comment: Customer did not provide additional comments. Please contact the customer to discuss the details of this project.
Project Location: San Mateo, CA
Date: 02/05/24
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?: Sinks
Comment: Customer did not provide additional comments. Please contact the customer to discuss the details of this project.
Project Location: San Mateo, CA
Date: 02/05/24
Type of Addition: Ground level addition
What types of rooms/spaces are you interested in adding to your home?: Bathroom(s)
What types of rooms/spaces are you interested in adding to your home?: Bedroom(s)
Project Description: Design and build
Comment: Customer did not provide additional comments. Please contact the customer to discuss the details of this project.
Project Location: San Mateo, CA
Date: 02/05/24
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?: 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?: Electrical
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?: Countertops
Comment: Customer did not provide additional comments. Please contact the customer to discuss the details of this project.
Project Location: San Mateo, CA
Date: 02/04/24
Location: Home/Residence
Desired Completion Date: More than 2 months
Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting
Rooms to be Remodeled: Dining room
Rooms to be Remodeled: Living room
Nature of project: Remodel / update the entire home
Rooms to be Remodeled: Bedroom(s)
Comment: Remove popcorn on ceiling, new lighting, carpeting some plumbing, work replacing dishwasher
Project Location: San Mateo, CA
Date: 02/03/24
Location: Home/Residence
Desired Completion Date: Less than 2 months
Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting
Rooms to be Remodeled: Bathroom(s)
Rooms to be Remodeled: Dining room
Rooms to be Remodeled: Living room
Nature of project: Remodel / update the entire home
Rooms to be Remodeled: Kitchen
Rooms to be Remodeled: Bedroom(s)
Comment: - entire home flooring, painting - kitchen cabinet refacing - kitchen countertop replacement - living room fireplace refacing - two bathrooms upgrade
Project Location: San Mateo, CA
Date: 02/02/24
Type of Addition: Second story addition
Project Description: Design and build
What types of rooms/spaces are you interested in adding to your home?: Bathroom(s)
What types of rooms/spaces are you interested in adding to your home?: Kitchen
What types of rooms/spaces are you interested in adding to your home?: Living/family room
What types of rooms/spaces are you interested in adding to your home?: Bedroom(s)
Comment: Customer did not provide additional comments. Please contact the customer to discuss the details of this project.
Project Location: San Mateo, CA
Date: 01/31/24
Are you considering changing the floorplan of your kitchen?: Yes
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?: Sinks
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?: Countertops
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your kitchen?: Flooring
Comment: I/we need help in redesigning our medium size kitchen. We really use our kitchen. It's not just for looks. 😀 Would like to add double ovens (if possible) and hopefully a small island &/or more counter space. Husband would like quartz counter tops or something similar in durability.
Project Location: San Mateo, CA
Date: 01/30/24
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 Mateo, CA
Date: 01/28/24
Type of Addition: Ground level addition
Project Description: Design and build
What types of rooms/spaces are you interested in adding to your home?: Bathroom(s)
What types of rooms/spaces are you interested in adding to your home?: Bedroom(s)
Comment: Extend smaller bedroom and add a door to backyard from it and add a bathroom to it
Project Location: San Mateo, CA
Date: 01/27/24
Type of Addition: Detached addition
Project Description: Design and build
What types of rooms/spaces are you interested in adding to your home?: Bathroom(s)
What types of rooms/spaces are you interested in adding to your home?: Kitchen
What types of rooms/spaces are you interested in adding to your home?: Living/family room
What types of rooms/spaces are you interested in adding to your home?: Bedroom(s)
Comment: Customer did not provide additional comments. Please contact the customer to discuss the details of this project.
Project Location: San Mateo, CA
Date: 01/26/24
Are you considering changing the floorplan of your kitchen?: No
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?: Sinks
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
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?: Flooring
Comment: Customer did not provide additional comments. Please contact the customer to discuss the details of this project.
Project Location: San Mateo, CA
Date: 01/25/24
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 Mateo, CA
Date: 01/24/24
Covered by Insurance: No
Are you considering changing the floorplan of your bathroom?: 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
Comment: remodel whole 2 bathrooms
Project Location: San Mateo, CA
Date: 01/24/24
Are you updating a shower or a bathtub?: Shower
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
Comment: Shower floor tile around the drain has been loose. Maybe causing leaks to downstairs. Would like to replace shower floor tile with shower floor pan.

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