What are the advantages of using a Licensed Contractor or Subcontractor to work on your home or build it?

Arizona law requires anyone who contracts to perform a service valued over $750 to be licensed by the Arizona Registrar of Contractors.

Becoming a Licensed Contractor in Arizona requires that you have been employed by a Licensed Contractor in your field from 2 to 4 years (depending on the license type). A test is also required of the applicant to ensure that they are knowledgeable about standards, codes, and basic business skills.

Before a license is issued to an applicant who has fulfilled the above requirements, they must obtain a bond to secure that the bills are paid. The Licensed Contractor will also be required to carry insurance to cover his workers, in case of an accident, and liability insurance. A Licensed Contractor is also required to guarantee his work for two years after it is completed.

The Arizona Registrar of Contractors has a recovery fund that will reimburse clients of Licensed Contractors who have not received the service that they contracted for. The Registrar is also available to inspect any defects in workmanship standards that the customer may have.

The cost and time involved in becoming a Licensed Contractor and following the local, State and Federal requirements are an important part of insuring that the work performed for the client is done correctly.

Don't take a chance with hiring someone that is not licensed, You may save a few dollars but take the chance of losing a lot more if the job is not done right.

Protect you investment: Hire a Licensed Contractor.

Sedona Contractors Association
Post Office Box 81
Sedona, Arizona 86339
(928) 282-1415

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