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

Only certain types of specialty contractors (e.g. HVAC, electrical) need to be licensed in Texas. There are no licensing requirements when it comes to hiring for a construction or major remodeling project.

How important is contractor licensing in Texas?

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) regulates HVAC and electrical contractors. You should verify their license status on the TDLR Website before hiring. General contractors and home builders are not licensed so you should do additional research before hiring one.

Your liability risk when hiring a licensed contractor in Texas

Although it isn't a regulatory requirement, you can ask your general contractor to provide evidence of workers' compensation and general liability insurance prior to hiring them.

Financial recourse when hiring a contractor in Texas

The Texas Department of Licensing Regulation does not require general contractors to carry a surety bond nor is there a state recovery fund.

What else should I know before hiring a contractor in Texas?

There is no financial or criminal background check performed on general contractors by the TDLR. The State's Department of Public Safety does maintain a publicly accessible database so you can run your own background check prior to hiring.

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

The information on BuildZoom is made available as a public service and should not be considered advertising. We collect client feedback and verify contractors' permitted history with dozens of local building departments in Texas, which saves you time and helps minimize your risk when hiring.

You should get several bids before hiring a contractor

The Texas Attorney General's office recommends getting several 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).

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Shockley, Wesley Carl

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Notable project: (Plumbing permit - addition and remodel. 1424 Preston Ave, Austin, TX, 78703). Plumbing permit - addition and remodel - partial demolish of exterior rear walls/back of home and roof for add/remodel; rebuild rear portion of residence to enlarge kitchen addition bedroom bathroom master suite. install two water heaters - r- 434 addition & alterations

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Vision Electric Co

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High Horizon Electric LLC

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324.0 New constructions

362.0 Electrical projects

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Gattis Electric

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Notable project: (Electrical permit - remodel. 11305 Madrid Dr, Austin, TX, 78759). Electrical permit - remodel - open interior kitchen wall to expand kitchen into existing living room; support open interior wall with 3 x 12 gluelam; replacing all floor 1 exterior windows with coa approved energy efficient windows and bathroom remodel to convert tub to stand up shower. - r- 435 renovations/remodel

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Martinez, Alberto

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12.0 Electrical projects

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Notable project: (Right of way excavation permit -. 13106 Wingate Way, Austin, TX, 78727). Right of way excavation permit - - *** original work dates aug 27 2015 - sep 23 2015 extended on dec 07 2015***this off-site utility installation for subdivision case #c8-85-104.1b. contractor to install new storm sewer. traffic control approved e moore 06/29/15. 1. new subdivision storm system needs to... (more)

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Runyan, Stephen T

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Notable project: (Electrical permit - repair. 2800 Bartons Bluff Ln, Austin, TX, 78746). Electrical permit - repair - replace 100 amp main circuit breaker and #2 thhn copper service conductors from meter to main circuit breaker to existing commerical (apartments) only. - commercial

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Overton, Edwin Blake

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Taylor, Victor G

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Shelton, Paul

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Notable project: (Plumbing permit - repair. 1909 Canterbury St, Austin, TX, 78702). Plumbing permit - repair - master bathroom remodel - remove old shower tile wallboard etc. and replace with new in the existing single family residence. - r- 435 renovations/remodel

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Av Electric

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3.0 Electrical projects

18.0 Other projects

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Merrell Services, LLC

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Marc Jones Construction LLC

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42.0 Total projects

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MAM

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Myers, Alexander McArthur

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Vasquez Aaron

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37.0 Total projects

Notable project: (Electrical permit - repair. 7200 Chisos Pass, Austin, TX, 78724). Electrical permit - repair - rebuild electrical service to existing residence. replace receptacles and switches as needed throughout residence. - residential

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