When do you need to hire a licensed contractor in New Mexico?

Any residential or commercial construction work in the state of New Mexico requires a licensed contractor. This includes general construction work, electrical, mechanical and plumbing and LP gas. New Mexico issues contractor licenses in approxamitly 100 seperate categories.

How important is contractor licensing in New Mexico?

Licensed contractors are required to either pass a business & law exam or complete a business & law course. In addition, depending on the trade, 2-4 years of work experience is required to obtain a license.

Your liability risk when hiring a licensed contractor in New Mexico

Licensed contractors in New Mexico are required to carry an active workers' compensation insurance policy. State law does require contractors to carry general liability insurance, but hiring contractors who do have an active policy is highly recommended. Request a copy of each insurance certificate before any work begins.

Financial recourse when hiring a contractor in New Mexico

Licensed contractors in New Mexico must obtain a surety bond to before performing any residential work. Homeowners can file a claim against this bond in the event of faulty workmanship, breach of contract, or damages to their property during the contracted construction.

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You should get several bids before hiring a contractor

Before hiring a contractor in New Mexico, be sure to get at least 3 detailed bids. Quality contractors will take the time to explain their budget proposal,and help guide you through the estimate process. Be wary of an abnormally low bid, they are not worth the risk. These underpriced projects often do not end well for the homeowner, choose a contractor you trust and can clearly communicate with. BuildZoom has made the bid collection process extremely simple (and free). Just click here to get started.

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Anchorbuilt, Inc

BZ SCORE: 102

3.0 New constructions

237.0 Other projects

Notable project: (Building historical. 9521 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87114). Scope: (pathway bollard lighting (17 lights)) the issuance of this permit does not release the permit holder from the requirements of any other county ordinances or codes enforced by other departments within bernalillo county

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Terraplein Const

BZ SCORE: 102

27.0 Total projects

Notable project: (Commercial. 614 15th St NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87104). Commercial minor alter and repair permit

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Architractors

BZ SCORE: 102

3.0 New constructions

59.0 Other projects

Notable project: (Residential building. 5824 El Prado Rd NW, Los Ranchos, NM, 87107). Repairing part of existing dwelling. 470sf. also adding 280 sf of heated space

MID

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Maax Iv Design & Construction

BZ SCORE: 102

17.0 Total projects

Notable project: (Commercial. 5555 Zuni Rd SE, Albuquerque, NM, 87108). Commercial renovation

LCS

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Longhorn Construction Services, Inc

BZ SCORE: 102

1595.0 Total projects

Notable project: (Commercial building. 48 Public School Rd, Tijeras, NM, 87059). 11, 291 s/f offices 4, 974 s/f sleeping quarters 4, 170 s/f bays total 20, 435 s/f east mountain james mcgrane jr public saftey complex *****bernalillo county project*************

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Flawless Results

BZ SCORE: 102

17.0 Total projects

MCL

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Modcon Construction, LLC

BZ SCORE: 102

4.0 Home additions

18.0 Other projects

AMC

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Aztec Mountain Construction

BZ SCORE: 102

4.0 Home additions

12.0 Other projects

NBE

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Nationwide Building Enterprises

BZ SCORE: 102

14.0 Total projects

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Titan Construction and Development

BZ SCORE: 102

3.0 New constructions

8.0 Other projects

Notable project: (Single family. 9001 El Ojito Ct NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87114). Residential addition gt 500 sf

BJH

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Baca, Joe H. Const. Co Inc

BZ SCORE: 101

4.0 New constructions

53.0 Other projects

Notable project: (Single family. 1309 Fruit Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87104). Residential renovation

CRI

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Clear Reflections, Inc

BZ SCORE: 101

35.0 Total projects

Notable project: (Plumbing residential. 1529 Beverly Rd SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87105). Existing

HRB

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Heywood Ross Builders

BZ SCORE: 101

39.0 Total projects

Notable project: (Commercial tenant improvement. 6101 Gateway Blvd, El Paso, TX, 79925). Tenant finish out

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American Design and Remodeling

BZ SCORE: 101

Notable project: (Building historical. 725 Tramway Ln NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87122). 18 s/f breezeway from garage to house

FCC

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Flinchum Construction Company Inc

BZ SCORE: 101

41.0 Total projects

Notable project: (Commercial building. 3200 La Orilla Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87120). Tenant improvement for go wireless 2200 sf

CDL

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Conquest Development LLC

BZ SCORE: 101

Notable project: (Residential building. 20 Ultimate Ct, Edgewood, NM, 87015). New single family dwelling for residential use only 3 bedroom 3 car garage 2817 s/f total 12/14/05: submitted plans for detached garage and fees paid

DJC

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Dixon, Jim Construction

BZ SCORE: 101

51.0 Total projects

Notable project: (Commercial. 2201 Central Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87104). Commercial renovation

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at the Top Builders

BZ SCORE: 101

12.0 Total projects

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Scrd

BZ SCORE: 101

5.0 Home additions

209.0 Other projects

EQB

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Enchantment Quality Builders, LLC

BZ SCORE: 101

42.0 Total projects

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Wagnermechanical Inc

BZ SCORE: 101

28.0 Total projects

ASI

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Access Solutions, Inc

BZ SCORE: 101

35.0 Total projects

Notable project: (Commercial. 611 San Mateo Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM, 87108). Commercial renovation

TBL

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Titan Builders, LLC

BZ SCORE: 101

CBL

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Centurion Builders LLC

BZ SCORE: 101

3.0 Home additions

105.0 Other projects

Notable project: (Commercial. 4700 San Mateo Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87109). Commercial renovation

aCL

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a&s Construction LLC

BZ SCORE: 101

18.0 Total projects

Recent Construction Projects from Homeowners

$50-$100K

87102

Home Addition

Project completed by Sierra Hacienda Builders

Finishing attic in 1940s home in downtown neighborhood. Project includes: Adding stairwell Adding foundation support for stairwell under crawlspace Adding floor beams, roof rafters and truss support per engineer/plans New windows for attic Adding bathroom to attic Hard flooring Adding mini-split for climate control Removing attic component of chimney not in use

87111

Kitchen Remodel

Project completed by J&K Builders

We have been working with a designer on a fairly extensive kitchen remodel, which will move the kitchen to a new location.

87106

Residential

Bathroom Remodel

Project completed by Tm Investment Properties LLC - 45/ Construction - Blue Sky Pools and Spas

Bathtub to walk-in shower for senior. If you're interested, please reach out. Thank you!

$20-$50K

87123

Residential

Kitchen Remodel

We have an open courtyard (about 8.5' x 8.5') on the other side of our kitchen. We would like to expand the kitchen about 5' into the courtyard. We would want to move our sink, dishwasher and oven into this added space. It will involve rewiring and re-plumbing, and since the courtyard is open, it would also need a roof. I am attaching a floor plan the way it is now and the way that we would like it done. Call if you have any questions about what we need.

$5-$20K

87105

Residential

Multi-Room Remodel

I want to find a remodeling contractor to do several things in one big project: Replace the flooring in the living room, dining room, and kitchen. Replace kitchen cabinets. Replace baseboards after flooring. Remove and replace carpet from stairs and bedrooms. Remodel bathroom. Replace tub and tile surround, replace floor with tile, and repaint. If interested, please contact me. Thanks!

$5-$20K

87120

Residential

Bathroom Remodel

-Bathroom remodel -Replace shower "shell" with tile -Replace linoleum with tile -replace toilet -replace cabinetry -add vanity/medicine cabinet -room is 9 foot 10inches x 6 feet, entry door cuts corner diagonally. -Replace & upgrade basically everything in the bathroom, with quality instead of cheap. If you are interested in this project, please reach out. Thank you!

$20-$50K

87106

Residential

Kitchen Remodel

Doing a complete kitchen remodel: redo the entire kitchen cabinets, countertops, and flooring. There is an adjacent room that has a fireplace and wants to open up to make a country kitchen to make the fireplace room more usable. Use adjacent room to make a dining room and use breakfast area as more kitchen space. Please reach out if you can help. Thank you.

$5-$20K

87107

Residential

Laundry Room and Closet Build

I would like the back porch buildup as a room for my dryer. We also need a walk-in closet built. In the back dryer room we would like it wired separately because we will run other things to our garage and we will need a freezer in there as well so we would like it to accommodate with the electricity.

87110

Residential

Tub to Shower Remodel

Bathroom walk-in shower conversion from a regular tube. Presbyterian Centennial Health will be paying for and your a pre-approved provider. And my apartment building Management has also approved this conversion to the walk in shower. Please reach out if you can help. Thank you.

$5-$20K

87110

Patio to Sunroom Conversion and Fireplace Insert Installation

I have a covered patio and would like to convert half into a sunroom. There is an existing fireplace for which I bought an insert to maximize efficiency. I'd like a lot of windows, at least one slider door as well. Please let me know if you're able to help. Thank you!

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