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.

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

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Leroy Surveyors & Engineers, Inc

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Notable project: (Work order. 1312 E 57th St, Tacoma, WA, 98404). Construct approximately 1,478 lf of east 57th street from east m street to east n street. construct approx. 212 lf of new cement concrete sidewalk with conc. curb and gutter and landscape strip on the south side of 57th street along the property frontage. construct 4 cement concrete driveway entrances for the four existing lots... (more)

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Foundation Concrete Svcs LLC

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Concrete Endeavors Llc

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Tk Concrete LLC

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Conde Concrete Inc

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Notable project: (Residential. 439 156th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA, 98007). Replace existing driveway. *11-111364ea* double fee. see special conditions and attachments. a portion of driveway installed must be removed

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W&I Sons Concrete Service

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Farrell Boy's Dec Concrete LLC

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