5 Reasons to Hire a Licensed Arizona Contractor

1. Tested, Approved, Experienced
   Arizona contractor license applicants must pass a test with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors (a state government agency) to demonstrate competence in their trade, as well as a business management test, and to satisfy experience requirement
2. You’re Protected up to $30,000
   Residential clients of licensed contractors are protected by the Residential Contractors Recovery Fund, which can reimburse you, the homeowner, up to $30,000 if you are the victim of shoddy or incomplete work by a licensed contractor. If your contractor isn’t licensed? Then you don’t have access to the Residential Contractors Recovery Fund.
3. Background Checks
   Before you hire a contractor, you can check out his or her license on the Arizona Registrar of Contractors website to see if there are any complaints, if his or her license is current, and how long he or she has had the license. That’s accountability.
4. Your Complaints Matter
   If you are unhappy with the work of a licensed contractor in Arizona, you can register a complaint against the contractor’s license. Usually you have up to 2 years from the date that work was performed to register your complaint. Since your complaint can easily be seen by other homeowners, it helps guarantee your contractor provides quality work and does not violate existing codes.
5. Avoid Getting Scammed
   All too often unlicensed contractors run scams taking a homeowners money but providing little or no work in return. Make sure your contractor is licensed by checking the Arizona Registrar of Contractors website. Don’t settle for less. Get a professional contractor to do the job right, the first time.

More: “Why Should I Hire A Licensed Contractor?” (Arizona Registrar of Contractors website)