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Updated: Jul 10, 2025

AL Hicks Construction Co

AL Hicks Construction Co, 8597 Woodlake Dr, Richmond, VA (Owned by: Claude G Hicks) holds a Building (Bld) license and 2 other licenses according to the Virginia license board.

Their BuildZoom score of 99 ranks in the top 15% of 131,387 Virginia licensed contractors.

Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring AL Hicks Construction Co, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our bidding system to get competitive quotes.

AL Hicks Construction Co Richmond

Quality

99

85th percentile

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Pro tip: We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.

AL Hicks Construction Co has a BuildZoom score of 99, which places them above 85% of 131,387 contractors in Virginia.

Activity

1 project	2025
2 projects	2024
1 project	2023
2 projects	2022

Our building permit records indicate that AL Hicks Construction Co has worked on at least 6.0 projects over the past 3 years.

This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.

Experience

3 projects

Home Additions

Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that AL Hicks Construction Co mostly works on home addition projects.

Pricing

1 project	< $5k
2 projects	$5k-$20k
1 project	$20k-$50k
2 projects	$100k-$250k

Value Not Public: 3.0 projects

Pro tip: For more details about their pricing, check out their recent activity to see how much they have charged for different types of work.

Building Permits by AL Hicks Construction Co

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This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.

Residential building

12568 Bienvenue Rd, Rockville, VA, 23146

2022-02-08

Enlarge bed bathroom & kitchen

Valuation:

$200,000

Permit #:

BR2021-00621

Status:

final

Fee:

$122

Permit Type:

Addition

Building Type:

N/A

Residential building

16263 Mission Ct, Rockville, VA, 23146

2022-12-16

Repair fire damage

Valuation:

$150,000

Permit #:

BR2022-00417

Status:

final

Fee:

$102

Permit Type:

Alteration

Building Type:

N/A

Residential building

15347 Pinehurst Forest Dr, Montpelier, VA, 23192

2024-07-16

Addition:bedroom bathroom closet

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

BR2023-01432

Status:

final

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

Addition

Building Type:

N/A

Residential building

16090 Pouncey Tract Rd, Rockville, VA, 23146

2025-02-27

Rplc rafters ceiling joist fl joist&roof:right end of house

Valuation:

$50,000

Permit #:

BR2024-01153

Status:

final

Fee:

$102

Permit Type:

Alteration

Building Type:

N/A

Mechanical hvac

16263 Mission Ct, Rockville, VA, 23146

2022-09-23

Repair fire damage

Valuation:

$38,000

Permit #:

ME2022-00550

Status:

final

Fee:

$102

Permit Type:

Residential HVAC

Building Type:

N/A

Plumbing

12568 Bienvenue Rd, Rockville, VA, 23146

2022-02-08

Enlarge bed bathroom & kitchen

Valuation:

$5,995

Permit #:

PL2021-00605

Status:

final

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

Residential plumbing

Building Type:

N/A

Mechanical hvac

12568 Bienvenue Rd, Rockville, VA, 23146

2022-02-08

Enlarge bed bathroom & kitchen

Valuation:

$7,800

Permit #:

ME2021-00483

Status:

final

Fee:

$102

Permit Type:

Residential HVAC

Building Type:

N/A

Electrical

12568 Bienvenue Rd, Rockville, VA, 23146

2022-02-08

Enlarge bed bathroom & kitchen

Valuation:

$5,000

Permit #:

EL2021-01392

Status:

final

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

Residential elect...

Building Type:

N/A

Residential building

16413 Dogwood Oaks Ln, Rockville, VA, 23146

2023-11-15

Dwelling

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

BR2023-00756

Status:

final

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

New

Building Type:

N/A

Plumbing

16413 Dogwood Oaks Ln, Rockville, VA, 23146

2023-11-09

Dwelling

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

PL2023-00668

Status:

final

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

Residential plumbing

Building Type:

N/A

Electrical

16413 Dogwood Oaks Ln, Rockville, VA, 23146

2023-11-08

Dwelling

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

EL2023-01400

Status:

final

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

Residential elect...

Building Type:

N/A

Mechanical hvac

16413 Dogwood Oaks Ln, Rockville, VA, 23146

2023-11-07

Dwelling

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

ME2023-00575

Status:

final

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

Residential HVAC

Building Type:

N/A

Electrical

16263 Mission Ct, Rockville, VA, 23146

2022-12-02

Repair fire damage

Valuation:

$15,000

Permit #:

EL2022-00690

Status:

final

Fee:

$102

Permit Type:

Residential elect...

Building Type:

N/A

Plumbing

16263 Mission Ct, Rockville, VA, 23146

2022-12-15

Repair fire damage

Valuation:

$12,995

Permit #:

PL2022-00507

Status:

final

Fee:

$102

Permit Type:

Residential plumbing

Building Type:

N/A

Fuel

16263 Mission Ct, Rockville, VA, 23146

2022-12-15

Repair fire damage

Valuation:

$995

Permit #:

FL2022-01030

Status:

final

Fee:

$102

Permit Type:

Residential

Building Type:

N/A

Plumbing

15347 Pinehurst Forest Dr, Montpelier, VA, 23192

2024-07-15

Addition:bedroom bathroom closet

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

PL2024-00087

Status:

final

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

Residential plumbing

Building Type:

N/A

Mechanical hvac

15347 Pinehurst Forest Dr, Montpelier, VA, 23192

2024-07-15

Addition:bedroom bathroom closet

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

ME2024-00252

Status:

final

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

Residential HVAC

Building Type:

N/A

Fuel

15347 Pinehurst Forest Dr, Montpelier, VA, 23192

2024-07-16

Addition:bedroom bathroom closet

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

FL2024-00512

Status:

final

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

Residential

Building Type:

N/A

Fuel

15347 Pinehurst Forest Dr, Montpelier, VA, 23192

2024-07-16

Addition:bedroom bathroom closet

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

FL2024-00579

Status:

final

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

Residential

Building Type:

N/A

Plumbing

16410 Locust Hill Dr, Rockville, VA, 23146

2024-07-10

Extend kitchen/utility room

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

PL2024-00086

Status:

final

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

Residential plumbing

Building Type:

N/A

Recent Buildzoom Projects

License Not Verified

License #	2705020276
Status	Active
State	Virginia
Type	Building (Bld)
Business Type	Sole Proprietorship

When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of March, 1995. Check the current license status of AL Hicks Construction Co with the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation

This is a sample of licensing data; click here to access a complete history.

Verified License

License #	2705024465
Status	Active
State	Virginia
Type	Commercial Building (Cbc), Gas Fitting (Gfc), Heating Ventilation And Air Conditioning (Hva), Highway / Heavy (H/H), Plumbing (Plb), Residential Building (Rbc)
Business Type	Sole Proprietorship

BuildZoom verified this license was active as of July 2025.

Verify this license's status for AL Hicks Construction Co at the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation.

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Verified License

License #	2705133494
Status	Active
State	Virginia
Type	Commercial Building (Cbc), Residential Building (Rbc)
Business Type	Sole Proprietorship

BuildZoom verified this license was active as of June 2025.

Verify this license's status for AL Hicks Construction Co at the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation.

This is a sample of licensing data; click here to access a complete history.

99

BuildZoom Score

How the BuildZoom Score works

77

Permits

Building permit records show that AL Hicks Construction Co has worked on 77 permitted projects.

Follow this contractor

Before you Hire

Here are some rules, regulations, and laws governing general contractors in Virginia:

Does Al Hicks Construction Co carry a valid contracting license?

In Virginia all remodeling and construction work with a cost of $1000 and up, requires a licensed contractor. There are three classes of license for contractors, from A to C. These are based on the size and scope of projects.

Al Hicks Construction Co currently holds license 2705020276, 2705024465, 2705133494 (Building (Bld), Commercial Building (Cbc), Gas Fitting (Gfc), Heating Ventilation And Air Conditioning (Hva), Highway / Heavy (H/H), Plumbing (Plb), Residential Building (Rbc)), which was Active when we last checked.

How important is contractor licensing in Virginia?

All applicants for A and B contractor licenses are required to complete a pre-license education course that has been approved by the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation's Board for Contractors. Additionally contractors must prove at least 2 years of work experience in their specific trade.

Your liability risk when hiring Al Hicks Construction Co

Licensed contractors in the state of Virginia are not required to carry general liabilty or workers' compensation insurance. It is always a good idea to only hire contractors that have current general liabilty and workers' compensation policies. Request copies of the insurance certifcates for each.

Financial recourse when hiring Al Hicks Construction Co

Virginia does offer support to homeowners for construction projects gone wrong. The Virginia Contractor Transaction Recovery Act provides relief to eligible consumers who have incurred losses through the improper or dishonest conduct of a licensed residential contractor. The Recovery Fund is supported entirely by assessments paid by licensed contractors, not by any tax revenues. Filing a claim does not guarantee payment.

How is the BuildZoom score calculated?

The BuildZoom score is based on a number of factors including the contractor's license status, insurance status, verified work history, standing with local consumer interest groups, verified reviews from other BuildZoom users and self-reported feedback from the contractor.

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