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

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Ecoterra, LLC

BZ SCORE: 107

40.0 Total projects

Notable project: (Single family. 13408 Osage Orange Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87111). Residential new green

WCI

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Weil Construction, Inc

BZ SCORE: 107

3.0 New constructions

62.0 Other projects

Notable project: (Commercial building. 6001 Paradise Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87114). 2274 s/f addition to existing senior meal site& activity space

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Cordova Contracting & Development, LLC

BZ SCORE: 107

6.0 New constructions

98.0 Other projects

Notable project: (Fence. 4525 S College Ave, Fort Collins, CO, 80525). Installing free standing lighted signs (3) for canopies (2) for mcdonald's. job contact: wayne rudolph 505-426-5102

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Picasso Builders

BZ SCORE: 107

4.0 New constructions

47.0 Other projects

Notable project: (Residential building. 7821 Florence Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87122). New single family dwelling for residential use only 3819 sf heated 1477 sf attached garage 853 porches 6149 sf total

SCL

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Silverline Const. LLC

BZ SCORE: 107

(2 reviews)

5.0 Home additions

34.0 Other projects

Notable project: (Single family. 2523 Madeira Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87110). Residential renovation

ARC

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All Rite Construction Inc

BZ SCORE: 107

146.0 Total projects

Notable project: (Building historical. 5704 Tinnin Rd NW, Los Ranchos, NM, 87107). Scope: (re-roof..tpo) 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

ATM

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Abq Temperature Management LLC

BZ SCORE: 107

132.0 Total projects

Notable project: (Mechanical residential. 1836 Neat Ln SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87105). Alteration/repair heating cooling

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Install Partners

BZ SCORE: 107

579.0 Total projects

JEI

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Jade Enterprises, Inc

BZ SCORE: 106

9.0 Home additions

213.0 Other projects

Notable project: (Building historical. 11720 Coronado Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87122). Scope: (127 s/f attached addition to existing sfd) 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. x ... (more)

JAC

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J.C. Anderson Construction Co

BZ SCORE: 106

3.0 Home additions

53.0 Other projects

Notable project: (Residential building. 3 Satellite Ct, Tijeras, NM, 87059). New single family dwelling for residential use only for a new single family dwelling two story 2550 sf heated 727 sf garage 662 sf porches total:3939 sf footprint: 3317 sf

MBC

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More Bros Construction, Inc

BZ SCORE: 106

4.0 Home additions

119.0 Other projects

Notable project: (Residential building. 158 Juniper Hill Rd, Albuquerque, NM, 87116). 111 sf heated addition to existing single family dwelling 1340 sf remodel to existing single family dwelling

IDC

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Innovative Design Construction, LLC

BZ SCORE: 106

23.0 Home additions

44.0 Other projects

DRC

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Done Right Construction Services

BZ SCORE: 106

(1 review)

8.0 New constructions

164.0 Other projects

Notable project: (Single family. 6747 Lamy St NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87120). Residential addition gt 500 sf

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PBC

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Platinum Builders Corporation

BZ SCORE: 106

7.0 Home additions

72.0 Other projects

Notable project: (Commercial. 6301 Forest Hills Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87109). Commercial renovation

JMB

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James M Barb Construction Inc

BZ SCORE: 106

76.0 Total projects

Notable project: (Commercial single building. 15900 La Cantera Pkwy, Bldg 20, San Antonio, TX, 78256). Past due letter sent 11/16/08 interior finish-out for retail clothing store**cust changed to after hours 9/19/08**md**primary changed 10/3/08. see ole.md** shell ap #1382495 pe seal approved 9-18-08 gk. *emailed lori- plans ready for pick up 9/25/08 tb* *emailed lori- rev submitted 10/14/08... (more)

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Consolidated Builders

BZ SCORE: 105

4.0 Home additions

57.0 Other projects

Notable project: (Residential building. 6123 Coors Blvd SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87121). New single family dwelling for residental use only. footprint = 4055sf. lot recently subdivided existing house is on lot 2 new house is on lot 1 of new subdivision owner in and paid 1/2 original permit fee to renew

DCL

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Dpc Construction Ltd Co

BZ SCORE: 105

3.0 Home additions

112.0 Other projects

Notable project: (Commercial. 7801 Academy Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87109). Commercial green renovation

RJo

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Ram Jack of New Mexico Inc

BZ SCORE: 105

10.0 New constructions

79.0 Other projects

Notable project: (Building historical. 52 Ranch Rd, Sandia, NM, 87047). Scope: (scope description) 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. foundation repair to existing single family dwelling

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Ugc Inc

BZ SCORE: 105

9.0 Total projects

Notable project: (Driveway sidewalk - new. 4800 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX, 78745). Driveway sidewalk - new - construct new sidewalk 27 commercial driveway approach and 34 of new c&g. inspection fees paid to s&s. see attached site plan.**nmt - commercial. driveway, sidewalk, curb, gutter

MBI

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Miller Bonded, Inc

BZ SCORE: 105

203.0 Total projects

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Lnb Enterprises

BZ SCORE: 105

41.0 Total projects

RRE

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Regency Real Estate LLC

BZ SCORE: 105

7.0 Home additions

52.0 Other projects

Notable project: (7. 1753 Cliffside Dr NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87105). Single family residence w/garage

GDv

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Grotto Di via, LLC

BZ SCORE: 104

5.0 Home additions

20.0 Other projects

PDI

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P.J. Development, Inc

BZ SCORE: 104

112.0 Total projects

Notable project: (Building historical. 9820 Coors Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87114). Scope: (scope description) 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.replacing facia with acm panels. 3100 sf

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Master Homecrafters

BZ SCORE: 104

4.0 New constructions

78.0 Other projects

Notable project: (Building historical. 10208 San Bernardino Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87122). Scope: (remodel to existing. replacing existing doors and windows with a large pocket door) 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

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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