You are hiring someone who can verify four-years of journey-level experience in the trade.
They have passed both a trade and license law examination.
They have posted a license bond. This bond is for the benefit of consumers who may be damaged as a result of defective construction or other license law violations.
Since '05, new contractors are also required to pass a background investigation that includes a criminal background check.
This would mean they were signed off for four years of journeyman experience by contractors who felt that even though this individual could pose as another competitor they have still contributed enough to the company to make this allowance. It also means they have passed the state examination at the CSLB for the specific trade and business law. Only roofing contractors are made to hold workman’s comp when activating their license. Although all contractors with employees must hold this insurance… If you hire a unlicensed person doing home improvements on your property and they do not have liability insurance which is usually a million dollars an occurrence they could potentially sue you for injuries on your property, an unlicensed person cant obtain this insurance… There isn’t a lot of legal recourse if you hire just anyone and they leave your house a wreck and have been paid already.
