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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Solar Technology Hub

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The Best Solar Powered Products Guide to help you choose efficient and affordable solar panels, solar outdoor lights and solar battery chargers for your home and garden.

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Phoenix Solar Company

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Phoenix Solar Company is a solar company in Phoenix, AZ. We offer solar to residential homes helping our customers save hundreds on their electricity bills.

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Le Solar Energy LLC

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Notable project: (Struc/elec. 7540 N 19th Ave, Phoenix, AZ, 85021). Solar system roof mounted installation

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Arcadia Solar Installations

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Notable project: (Residential accessory. 4335 N 379th Ave, Tonopah, AZ, 85354). Ground mounted aps grid tie photovoltaic system install per manufacturer's recommendation and 2011 nec article 690 install 8.28 k w residential ground mounted photovoltaic system

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Summerwind Solar LLC

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Notable project: (Minor electrical. 35232 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ, 85086). Roof mounted aps grid tie photovoltaic system install per manufacturer's recommendation and 2008 nec article 690 and replace existing 400amp service with a new 600amp sunvalley service panel with 200a fused disconnects

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Arizona Pro Solar, LLC

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Notable project: (Minor electrical. 10243 E Lambert Dr, Sun Lakes, AZ, 85248). Roof mounted srp grid tie photovoltaic system install per manufacturer's recommendation and 2005 nec article 690

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Simply Solar of Arizona LLC

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Notable project: (Minor electrical. 22914 N 85th Ave, Peoria, AZ, 85383). Roof mounted aps grid tie photovoltaic system install per manufacturer's recommendation and 2008 nec article 690 400 amp ses upgrade with mcb derated to 175 amps

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Phoenix Solar Specialist LLC

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Notable project: (Solar waiver - residence. 914 E Edison St, Tucson, AZ, 85719). Install 4k roof mount photovoltaic system

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Vanguard Home Energy LLC

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