When do you need to hire a licensed contractor in New York?

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.

How important is contractor licensing in New York?

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 a licensed contractor in New York

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

Financial recourse when hiring a contractor in New York

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 a contractor in New York?

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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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 NYC Department of Consumer Affairs 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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Sunrun Solar Electl Corp

BZ SCORE: 111

(1 review)

7430.0 Solar installations

8204.0 Other projects

Recent review by Jaime: All went well with the installation I had by Sunrun Solar. I would recommend this company.

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William James Bushell Corp

BZ SCORE: 109

23.0 Solar installations

425.0 Other projects

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Ny State Solar

BZ SCORE: 105

1549.0 Solar installations

1545.0 Other projects

CSD

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Charging Systems Deployment Services LLC

BZ SCORE: 94

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Topper Floating Solar Pv Mounting Manufacturer Co Ltd

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Topper Floating Solar PV Mounting Manufacturer Co., Ltd.founded in 2003,mostly handles the production of floating solar mounting systems characterized by environmental protection,long use life and easy installation. Topper Solar PV manufacturer introduces advanced technologies,assimilate them,and make innovation in them while concentrate on our own development capacity.Having been making... (more)

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Hefei Sunway Solar Energy Tech Co Ltd

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Sunway Group is an international, diversified, comprehensive growing group company committed to provide Household Appliances,Foodstuffs, Medical Disposable products and PV Power Generation Systems globally. Sunway Solar as a subsidiary of Sunway Group, was founded in 2002, specializing in R&D ,manufacturing and sales of solar cells, modules and design PV power generation systems, aiming at... (more)

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United Solar America Inc

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WSI

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Westinghouse Solar Inc

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YSI

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Ysg Solar Installers, LLC

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AST

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American Solar Thermal in

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Notable project: (A2 - alteration type 2. 1513 Lexington Ave, New York, NY, 10029).

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SSS

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Sheridan Solar Systems Co

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Notable project: (Alteration. 338 Berry St, Brooklyn, NY, 11249). Alteration type 2 - structural filing for structural work related to the installation of solar panels. no change in use egress or occupancy as shown on drawings filed herewith. no change in use egress or occupancy

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GSS

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Good Steward Solar LLC

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