Contractors must be licensed in the state of West Virginia to perform new residential construction and remodeling.

West Virginia requires contractors to take an exam to becoming licensed.

Licensed contractors in West Virginia must carry an active workers' compensation insurance policy, they are not required to be covered by general liabilty insurance. It is always a good idea to only hire contractors who are covered by workers' compensation and general liabilty insurance, request a copy of each certificate of insurance before any construction work starts.

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.

When it comes to major construction work or even minor alterations to your home, hiring the wrong contractor could result in incomplete or defective work. You may even find yourself dealing with huge liability claims. BuildZoom does the homework for you and helps you hire the right contractor.

Before hiring a contractor in West Virginia 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.