Are you a licensed General Contractor?

 


Yes, I am a licensed general contractor in the State of California. I have been licensed since 1992, without a complaint or grievance filed against me. I take pride in being a licensed contractor and work hard to maintain a clean status. Before getting my license, I had to have several years of qualified experience and knowledge to pass the State Exam.



Did you know that you can check the status of any licensed contractor online?


You don’t even need a lot of information in order to do it. You can search by:

Business Name

License Number

Personnel Name

Home Improvement Salesperson Number

Home Improvement Salesperson Name

 

The fact that you are asking this question leads me to believe that you know the value in hiring someone who IS licensed. Hiring an unlicensed contractor has many pitfalls that must property owners will want to avoid. Among other things, hiring an unlicensed contractor may limit your recourse if something were to go wrong.

Contractors State Licensing Board

Without a license, a person cannot charge more than $500, including materials, for work on your property. Claiming to be a contractor is not legal either, so be sure that you do your research before hiring anyone claiming to be a contractor, including me.

 

 


 


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Tom

And a conscientious licensed contractor will make sure the right permits are pulled ---- and reinspections done, and permits to be finaled.

I see so many situations where the contractor did not get the city inspector to come back to certify the work so that the permits are finalized. Comes time for the seller to sell, they have to contact the contractors again to complete that last task. And sometimes, they are unsuccessful in doing so.
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777,347 Points 97 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

You are right Pacita, a contractor needs to follow through until the very end. It would be wise to hold back some money until the final approval is in hand.
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Good morning Tom. This is really good information. Finding a licensed and excellent person is not easy. I have searched in many places and it isn't a walk over. I wish you would come to MA.
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Good for you Tom.  In NY, we are required to put our license #'s on our business cards...so a sure sign of an unlicensed contractor is one who doesn't have it on their cards.
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I'm on my way Sheila.  :)

Finding a good licensed contractor does take some time, but worth the effort.
5:54am • #5
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Good thinking Debbie, there are those types of requirements here too.

I use Craigslist a little bit. I got a response from the Contractors Board one day, I didn't have my contractor's license number in the post. I just forgot.

Come to think of it, I'm wondering if I have it listed here!

I probably need to have in posted on each page.
6:01am • #6
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Tom,

This is great information!  I've checked on landscapers before as it is important to make sure they are licensed as well!

Have a great weekend!
1:27am • #7
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Not only can we check the licensing DeeDee, but we can see if it still in go standing with the Board.
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Tom:  This is such valuable information for anyone seeking the expertise of a general contractor!  Very commendable that you have been licensed since 1992 with satisfied clients that refer you and no complaints!
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Thanks for the comment Jane, we try to do the right thing.
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Hello Tom, I look for people that has a license to do work all the time, it is hard sometime for 230K.
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I have heard that getting a general contractor for a 203K loan can be difficult, hope you find the right contractor soon Will.
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