If you’re hiring a home contractor, you’ve probably heard the advice, many times — make sure your contractor is licensed, bonded and insured. HThere are a lot of reasons you’ll want to pay attention ...

Do I have to hire a licensed contractor if I am planning on doing work in my home? The simple answer to this question is yes. If you are planning a home improvement project, making a repair or ...

The do's and don'ts of hiring a home improvement contractor. Nov. 10, 2010 — -- Hiring a contractor to repair or renovate your home is one of the more expensive things you'll ever do. Make sure ...

There are many decisions involved when preparing to start a construction-related project on your home; the most important is determining who will perform the work. With several options available, it ...

Nov. 3, 2006 — -- Did you know you could be arrested for using an unlicensed contractor? It's true. In states that require licensing, hiring an unlicensed contractor is illegal. And if that's not ...

5 On Your Side has been warning you for years that construction projects over $30,000 have to be done by a licensed contractor. However, that changed on Oct. 1 when HB 488 became law. Now, the ...

Q: I just heard that homeowners could be arrested for hiring unlicensed contractors. They say that it is illegal to hire anyone to do a job with a value of more than $500 unless the contractor has a ...

Stay compliant in 2026. Learn about new California contractor laws affect workers’ comp, cancellation of home-improvement ...