Question 1

How do I know if my contractors are licensed?

Accepted Answer

At the very least a contractor should be honest about licensing and have a license number on their business card, but you can also go to https://www.cslb.ca.gov/findmylicensedcontractor to verify their license is currently valid.

Question 2

What happens if a contractor is injured while working on my property?

Accepted Answer

Most contractors carry large liability policies that cover them and any of their employees and subcontractors in case of injury (another reason for higher costs for contracted labor) removing any liability from the homeowner. Depending on the injury, however, a contractor could still sue the homeowner, however, so be sure that any contractor that is hired is willing to provide proof of insurance and signs a release of liability form before the job begins.

Question 3

We just moved to an area and don’t know anyone to get recommendations. How can we find a reliable contractor?

Accepted Answer

Ask folks at your local hardware store. Large companies aren’t allowed to make recommendations for legal reasons, but smaller stores and landscaping supply centers may be willing to share some information, and some stores allow contractors to leave business cards behind. Be sure to get at least three bids, that way you’ll know more about pricing and get different ideas from different contractors’ perspectives.

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