When do you need to hire a licensed contractor in Washington?

Any work that impacts the value of real estate in Washington, requires a licensed contractor.

How important is contractor licensing in Washington?

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries requires licensees to maintain a bond and liability insurance for the protection of consumers.

Your liability risk when hiring a licensed contractor in Washington

Licensed contractors in Washington are required to maintain general liability coverage that includes a $50,000 property damage policy and $200,000 public liability policy; or $250,000 combined single limit policy.

Financial recourse when hiring a contractor in Washington

Licensed general contractors in Washington are required to maintain a $12,000 bond and specialty contractors are required to maintain a $6,000 bond. This provides consumers with financial recourse in case they perform defective work or violate license regulations.

How is the BuildZoom score calculated?

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You should get several bids before hiring a contractor

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Top 10 Hvac/mechanical Contractors in Burlington, WA (with Photos)

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All Phase Heating and Air Conditioning Inc.

BZ SCORE: 115

5.0 Home additions

145.0 Hvac projects

Serving Mount Vernon and Northwest Washington, All Phase Heating and Air Conditioning is a veteran-owned, family-operated HVAC company with decades of industry experience. We specialize in high-quality installation, repair, and maintenance for both residential and commercial properties. Our NATE-certified technicians treat every home like their own, ensuring comfort and efficiency year-round.... (more)

DSI

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DK Systems Inc

BZ SCORE: 114

6.0 New constructions

82.0 Mechanical projects

Notable project: (Low voltage. 213 3rd St, Kirkland, WA, 98033). Type: electrical low voltage only class: alteration to structure or system, , a (nonresidential alteration) project installing (primary building; thermostat wire). additional info (shell only. wire coiled up under unit for future installation). work site location ()

RMI

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R&H Mechanical Inc

BZ SCORE: 113

4.0 New constructions

29.0 Mechanical projects

Notable project: (Mechanical permit. 10360 Main St, Bellevue, WA, 98004). Install (1) new return duct from existing air handler to room where comcast equipment will be located. install (1) wall mounted smoke/fire damper and thermostat to turn on fan of air handler if the unit is in unoccupied mode

NTC

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Nordic Temperature Control Inc

BZ SCORE: 112

9.0 Home additions

64.0 Mechanical projects

Notable project: (Mechanical. 13305 44th Ave SE, Mill Creek, WA, 98012). Eguv - primrose preschool - mechanical, , supply and install hvac system for building

SFS

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Skagit Farmers Supply

BZ SCORE: 105

20.0 Mechanical projects

204.0 Other projects

OCL

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Ozanne Custom LLC

BZ SCORE: 101

5.0 Mechanical projects

4.0 Hvac projects

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ALPine Heating & Cooling Inc

BZ SCORE: 98

405.0 Total projects

Notable project: (Mechanical. 12526 NE 80th St, Kirkland, WA, 98033). Type: mechanical class: import, , gas conversion - furnace dryer water heater and piping work is complete. permit taken out for this work has expired bld93-0219 - tenant wished to get his own permit and call in for final. shill per tom bryant, , project: zeller/mechanical