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

Kansas does not license construction contractors at the state level

How important is contractor licensing in Arkansas?

Kansas does not require an exam to work as a contractor.

Your liability risk when hiring a licensed contractor in Arkansas

Kansas doesn't require contractors to carry insurance but it is always a good idea to only hire contractors with proof of general liability and workers compensation insurance.

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Omni Energy & Electric, LLC

BZ SCORE: 105

31.0 Electrical projects

39.0 Other projects

Notable project: (Bld el commaa: commercial add/alter. 400 N K7 Hwy, Olathe, KS, 66061). Install new underground service to eliminate overhead cable across roof/see office link for plan

MEo

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MR. Electric of Miami and Johnson County

BZ SCORE: 98

14.0 Electrical projects

108.0 Other projects

Notable project: (Bld el resrepl: residential replace. 1736 W Normandy Dr, Olathe, KS, 66061). Replace 100 amp panel to a new 100 amp panel

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G.K. Smith & Sons Inc

BZ SCORE: 93

Notable project: (Mechanical permit. 50 Market St, Kansas City, KS, 66118). Install fans; power roof ventilator; pkg hp; registers; grilles; dampers; louvers & equip controls fee waived as per administrator's office

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Doherty Electric

BZ SCORE: 91

(1 review)

Notable project: (Electrical service. 8810 Kessler Ln, Overland Park, KS, 66212). New 100 amp service (outside)

HEC

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Hometown Electric Construction LLC

BZ SCORE: 91

Notable project: (Electrical with service permit. 7200 N Pennsylvania Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64118). Upgrade electrical service from 60 amp to 200 amp

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Marc Electric

BZ SCORE: 91

Notable project: (Electrical permit. 2729 N 75th Ter, Kansas City, KS, 66109). Install wiring switches outlets ceiling fan bathrm exhaust fan & can lighting for addition #15300-534

LCE

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LW Call Electric

BZ SCORE: 90

Notable project: (5948 Melrose Ln, Shawnee, KS, 66203). Change out meter and riser pipe only wire is too low over back yard

WEL

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Wright Electric LLC

BZ SCORE: 90