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

Although the State of Arizona allows its residents to hire unlicensed contractors, it strongly encourages them to hire licensed contractors for remodeling or construction work.

How important is contractor licensing in Arizona?

The Arizona Registrar of Contractors maintains high standards for licensing. Applicants are required to pass a written board exam and prove at least four years of prior, relevant work experience (this varies a bit based on specialty).

Your liability risk when hiring a licensed contractor in Arizona

Licensed contractors in Arizona with employees are required to carry workers' compensation insurance.

Financial recourse when hiring a contractor in Arizona

Residential contractors are required to provide a consumer protection bond. This may be in the form of a Surety Bond; cash deposit in the amount of $200,000; or payment into the Residential Contractors' Recovery Fund. Under certain conditions, consumers may be eligible to apply to the residential contractors' recovery fund and receive up to thirty thousand dollars to have the work corrected or completed.

What else should I know before hiring a contractor in Arizona?

Starting in '02, the ROC began performing a criminal background check on license applicants by checking their fingerprints against the FBI criminal database.

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.

Why you should hire through BuildZoom

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.

You should get several bids before hiring a contractor

The Arizona Registrar of Contractors recommends getting at least three written bids before hiring a contractor. Do not automatically accept the lowest bid - an abnormally low bid may indicate the contractor made a mistake and is not including the same work quoted by their competitors. We've made the bid collection process extremely simple (and free). Just click here to get started.

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Electrical Concepts Inc

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Notable project: (Electrical residential electrical. 3509 East Pl, Saint Louis, MO, 63121). Premise 797670001 - 100 amp service - cirucits will be labeled and not put back in the box because the house roof fell in and everything was water damaged. rehabers will need to use the fgci below the outlet until they figure out the layout

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Sunburst Electric

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Notable project: (Electrical. 1812 Norway Rd, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104). New 200 amp service new wiring for addition - upgrade smoke

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Wheeler Electric Co

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Notable project: (Residence (oth) -- electrical. 2301 E University Dr, Unit 397, Mesa, AZ, 85213). Electrical permit to change out existing 100 amp all in one ug service with new 125 amp all in one service. to be installed per 2005 nec and srp specifications. no plans required

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ACE

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Arizona Central Electric Inc

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38.0 Total projects

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CEL

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Caribou Electric LLC

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Notable project: (Commercial accessory. 12202 N 101st Ave, Sun City, AZ, 85351). Remove and replace parking lot light poles and fixtures maximum pole height is 18

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Electric Service & Control Systems Inc

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Notable project: (Commercial (oth) -- electrical. 707 S Country Club Dr, Mesa, AZ, 85210). Electrical permit to replace existing 200 amp switch in main gear like for like. to be installed per the nec 2005 and city of mesa electric standards

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SEI

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Smartway Electrical Inc

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6.0 Electrical projects

79.0 Other projects

Notable project: (Otc electrical. 9310 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ, 85020). Elect ses repair

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SEC

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Streamline Electrical Contracting LLC

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10.0 Electrical projects

6.0 Other projects

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Nauroth Electric

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Notable project: (Commercial-tenant improvement-regular. 1100 S Price Rd, Chandler, AZ, 85286). Fairfield inn and suites install #8 cu bond wire for chair lift at pool and spa all work subject to field inspections any changes necessary for code compliance will be at owners expense

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Heat Wave Electrical Services LLC

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4.0 Electrical projects

10.0 Other projects

Notable project: (Building residential miscellaneous. 26946 N 101st Ln, Peoria, AZ, 85383). Install 15a breaker in main panel 120v. 14awg. wire with 12awg. ground in 1/2 imc wrapped 10 mil conduit to gfi with bubble cover at patio and outlet at fire pit area

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