Anyone who owns or operates a home improvement business or who offers, performs, or agrees to perform home improvements in Pennsylvania must register with the Office of Attorney General. New home builders do not have to register and are exempt from the regulation but must meet all applicaple building codes.

Doyak Plumbing & Contracting currently holds license PLMB-LIC-02108, PA042710, PA141811 (Plumber, Provide A Full Line Of Plumbing Services Such As Uncloy Services, Replace Water Heaters, Replace Faucets. Both Old Work And New Construction. Registered Master Plumber And Certified Backflow Prevention Installer And Tester. Also Remodel Kitchens And Bathr), which was Inactive when we last checked.

Contractors in Pennsylvania do not have to take an exam prior to registering as home improvement contractors.

Registered home improvement contractors in Pennsylvania must show proof of general liability insurance with minimum coverage of $50,000, workers' compensation insurance is not required. It is a good idea to only hire contractors with current general liability and workers' compensation policies. Be sure to request copies of insurance certificates for each before any work begins.

Doyak Plumbing & Contracting holds a $300,000 insurance policy with Main Street America Assurance Co..

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Before hiring a contractor in Pennsylvania, 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.