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License #	H0449960000
Status	Active
County	Nassau County
Type	Home Improvement Contractors

When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of August, 2023. Check the current license status of J and A Home Improvement Corp with the Nassau County Office of Consumer Affairs

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License #	46840
Status	Active
County	Suffolk County
Type	H H8 - Masonry

When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of November, 2013. Check the current license status of J and A Home Improvement Corp with the Suffolk County Department of Consumer Affairs

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Inactive License

License #	H04499600
Status	Inactive
County	Nassau County
Type	Home Improvement Contractors

According to the Nassau County Office of Consumer Affairs, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed. If this is your business, please update your license status.

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

Does J And A Home Improvement Corp carry a valid contracting license?

Any person or business involved in a home improvement project more than $200 must get a license from the Department of Consumer Affairs to operate legally in New York.

J And A Home Improvement Corp currently holds license H0449960000, 46840, H04499600 (Home Improvement Contractors, H H8 Masonry), which was Inactive when we last checked.

How important is contractor licensing in Nassau County?

New York City maintains high standards for licensing. To obtain a home improvement license, applicants must pass a written exam.

Your liability risk when hiring J And A Home Improvement Corp

Licensed contractors in NYC are required to carry workers' compensation insurance.

Financial recourse when hiring J And A Home Improvement Corp

Licensed contractors contribute $200 to DCA's Trust Fund at the time of application and each time they renew or post a bond. DCA's Trust Fund reimburses homeowners who hired a licensed contractor who subsequently damaged their home and went out of business or left town.

What else should I know before hiring J And A Home Improvement Corp

NYC home improvement contractors are required to submit a copy of their fingerprints to the DCA and pass a criminal background check.

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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