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?

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You should get several bids before hiring a contractor

The standard board recommendation is to get 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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Urban Cabinet Company

BZ SCORE: 98

WE ARE CABINET MAKERS. We create and deliver high quality frameless cabinetry with an infinite variety of styles and finishes. Every cabinet is designed and created specially for you, there is no limit to the possibilities. We can help you meet the challenge and opportunity of any room. No matter which step in the process you are currently in, we can see your custom project through to... (more)

SWI

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Stusser Woodworks Inc

BZ SCORE: 97

NWI

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Northwest Woodworks Inc

BZ SCORE: 96

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Clover Woodworks

BZ SCORE: 96

AFC

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Accurate Finished Carpentry

BZ SCORE: 94

BCW

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Brians Custom Woodworks

BZ SCORE: 94

ACR

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Alico Cabinet Refinishing

BZ SCORE: 94

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Aspen Woodworks

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*No active license on file. If you are Aspen Woodworks, click “This is My Business” to update your information.

WCC

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Wilson's Custom Carpentry

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Notable project: (Sf addition. 4219 136th Pl SE, Bellevue, WA, 98006). Replace rotted posts and beams on exisitng decks with treated hem/fir posts and treated beams. bracing and structural tiedowns and connectors. does not include clearing and grading mechanical plumbing or electrical. *13-115002 ea 13-115375 ea*

*No active license on file. If you are Wilson's Custom Carpentry, click “This is My Business” to update your information.

KAC

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Keith Astle Carpentry

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CDC

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Caribou Design Carpentry

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Notable project: (Single family remodel. 6410 161st Pl SE, Bellevue, WA, 98006). A single family residential remodel residence project involving (there are no structural changes.) family room kitchen nook basement fire sprinkler damage repair, insulation drywall cabinetry paint floors

*No active license on file. If you are Caribou Design Carpentry, click “This is My Business” to update your information.

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Tom's Woodworks

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Notable project: (Bld - roof sheathing. 13705 115th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA, 98034). Building single family - bsf, alteration to structure or system wynn residence - existing sfr damaged by fire to be refurbished/repaired within existing building envelope. associated with this permit are msf14-01790 and psf14-01791

*No active license on file. If you are Tom's Woodworks, click “This is My Business” to update your information.

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CZ Woodworks

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*No active license on file. If you are CZ Woodworks, click “This is My Business” to update your information.

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Ford's Custom Carpentry

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Notable project: (Building non-residential. 610 Market St, Kirkland, WA, 98033). Type: building non residential - bnr class: interior alteration, , to install new carpet countertops and install a new door between office. subject to field inspection, , project: pre p*p case

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