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Thursday, February 6, 2014
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Construction, repair, and remodeling projects are often easy to complete on your own, but sometimes you need a professional to get the job done right. There are hundreds off able-bodied contractors in Arizona whom are more than capable of helping you with your project. The problem is, not all of them are licensed to handle the work you need -and you’re putting yourself at big risk if anything goes wrong! The information below explains why and how to find licensed contractors in Arizona so you work with the right people from the start.

Importance of Licensure

A contractor’s license is essentially his “seal of approval.” It shows that he knows what he’s doing, and that he is aware of the current laws in place for a certain project. In addition, the quality of work is vastly better. You wouldn’t trust a doctor without a medical degree, right? The same theory applies here.

With a licensed contractor, you will get:

• Dependable service
• Trustworthy skills
• Knowledgeable advice
• Efficient efforts
• Reliable experience
• …and much more.

Requirements for Licensed Contractors in Arizona

The Arizona Registrar of Contractors is the entity that oversees contractors in the state of Arizona.  The requirements to become a licensed contractor in Arizona are as follows:

” Any business which contracts or offers to contract to build, alter, repair, add to, subtract from, improve, move, wreck or demolish any building, highway, road, railroad, excavation or other structure, development or improvement, or to do any part of the work must be a licensed contractor.”

Also included in work requiring a license is the erection of scaffolding, connections to utility service lines, metering devices and sewer lines, mechanical or structural service to a structure or improvement and any other work in connection with the project.

“Contractor” includes subcontractors, floor covering contractors, landscape contractors and consultants representing themselves as having the ability to supervise or manage a construction project for the benefit of the property owner.

 How to Check a Contractor’s License

We strongly recommend you use only licensed contractors for any work that is being done at your home.  It isn’t enough to just ask if the company is licensed.  You will need to actually look up their license number to make sure they are in good standing with the ROC.  Use the AZROC tool on the AZROC website to find out the status of a contractor’s license.

When you look up a contractor on the ROC website you will find the following information:

1. How long they have been in business.
2. What type of work the contractor is licensed for.
3. If there are any complaints against the contractor.

These tools help you become a well-educated consumer by researching the companies you plan to hire.  Whether it is a $30,000 home renovation or a $1,000 garage floor epoxy coating – learn how to protect your largest investment by doing some quick research in advance!