When do you need to hire a licensed contractor in Fort Worth?

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 Fort Worth?

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 Fort Worth

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 Fort Worth

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 Fort Worth?

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.

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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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Silvas Carpentry of Sa

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Le Blanc Custom Cabinet

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Casiano Cabinet Shop

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Notable project: (Commercial single building. 2808 SW 410th, Bldg, San Antonio, TX, 78227). Interior finish-out for cabinet shop**reference ap #'s 1302324 & e1407929** 4-20-08--electrical pe seal approved...vlg *emailed russell- plans ready for pick up 12/5/08 tb* **** issued coo 6/3/09 ole to tr - jd *** ** updated coo to include building 1 6/5/09 - jd ***

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Doug Carpenter Homebuilder Inc

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A. D. Cabinets

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Alex Delgado Concrete Contract

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Notable project: (Misc review. 1614 Hawks Tree Ln, San Antonio, TX, 78248). Work summary: 140sidewalk/200apprch

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Conscious Carpentry

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Chris Fernhout Carpentry

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Notable project: (Misc no review. 12314 Almendra Dr, San Antonio, TX, 78247). Full foundation repair/slab on grade with 18 steel piers instaled/no skirting will be removed repaired or replaced/requires engineer letter to clear foundation inspection/also requires inspection from city inspector

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T-square Carpentry

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Notable project: (Misc no review. 11123 Whisper Vly, San Antonio, TX, 78230). Restore to orgin. condi. truss layout on site for insp. replace truss and ceiling and reroof to comply with fire and insp. code. to detached garage to comply w 2000

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Bruce Baham Carpenty

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Notable project: (Residential building application. 5931 Cliff Ridge Dr, San Antonio, TX, 78250). 336 sq.ft. attached wd covered patio to rear of exist 1 story family residence on new concrete fnd not to go over any easement to comply w/irc & udc/note: contr knows to bring engineers ltr of fnd inspection

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William Neely Cabinets

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Weekend Carpentry

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Cardell Cabinets

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Notable project: (Commercial single building. 3323 I-35, San Antonio, TX, 78219). Work summary: cabinet manufacturing addition/revised 09/11/98 plan reviewremoved by p.o./ol 292 og f1/plat deferral on file/no cofountil plat approval

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Gs-a Carpentry

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78253

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Front porch

We want a 20' x 9' front porch featuring a metal roof, four 8x8 cedar posts, and one 4x6 cedar post. Includes a ceiling fan and post-mounted lights. If interested, please text; don't call. Thanks!

78253

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Framing Work

Looking to have my two-story wall in the living room get framed rectangular moldings from bottom to top with built-in fire to hand TV above. If you're interested, please reach out. Thank you!

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Bathroom Door Replacement

Repairing and replacing a bathroom door with a pocket door. Please reach out if you can help. Thank you.

$1-$5K

78239

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Door Framing Work

I need some framing done around the doors in my house. If interested, please contact me. Thanks!

78245

Residential

Door Installation

Door installation. Please let me know if this is something you can assist with. Thank you!

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