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

Any work that impacts the value of real estate in Washington, requires a licensed contractor.

How important is contractor licensing in Washington?

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries requires licensees to maintain a bond and liability insurance for the protection of consumers.

Your liability risk when hiring a licensed contractor in Washington

Licensed contractors in Washington are required to maintain general liability coverage that includes a $50,000 property damage policy and $200,000 public liability policy; or $250,000 combined single limit policy.

Financial recourse when hiring a contractor in Washington

Licensed general contractors in Washington are required to maintain a $12,000 bond and specialty contractors are required to maintain a $6,000 bond. This provides consumers with financial recourse in case they perform defective work or violate license regulations.

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You should get several bids before hiring a contractor

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Cm Homes & Builders Inc

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B Weaver Homes LLC

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Bp Homes Corp

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Quality Homes Tacoma LLC

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Home Construction Services Inc

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Notable project: (Residential mechanical. 2610 S Melrose St, Tacoma, WA, 98405). Replace a gas furnace at a single family dwelling

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Jammu Custom Homes & Rnvts

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Nw Custom Homes LLC

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Pacific Home Builders LLC

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Eagle Homes & Land LLC

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Alin Homes Llc

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Haggai Homes Llc

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Notable project: (900 row-jobstart. 17619 SE Cougar Mountain Dr, Bellevue, WA, 98006). Project name: stephen & april mcdonald 17619 se cougar mt dr haul route for clear & grade, construction of new sfr & driveway installation. with future revisions to the right of way use permit, additional activities in the public right of way will be permitted. row fees = $179.00. see special conditions &... (more)

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Prestige Homes & Building Corporation

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Notable project: (Plumbing. 17918 50th St E, Lake Tapps, WA, 98391). Construct 3 bedroom single family residence w/guest room on lot 4 of short plat 9108220381

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Hello - My wife and I are interested in building a home in Kent. We already bought land and have house plans. We would like to get a quote to help with permitting and the actual build. The house has 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths with a walkout basement and is 2,960 sq. feet We finished our Critical Area Review and are in the middle of the Minor Civil permit. Is this a project that your company would be interested in? Thank you, Chris

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Kent, WA, project in need of a contractor. Please reach out if you can help. Thank you.

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