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Not hiring a licensed contractor is like giving your money away

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You must be licensed if you perform any work over $500.  Labor and Materials

Frequently Asked Questions About Contractors

What is the most a contractor can ask as a down payment?

On a home improvement contracts for swimming pools, by law you can not ask for no more than two percent of the total contract price or $200 down, whichever is less.  On all other home improvement contracts, it is 10 percent of the total contract price or $1,000 down, whichever is less.

For example, on a home improvement contract of $8,000 , you can ask for no more than $800 as a down payment.

Where can I find out the status of  my contractor and his license?

By calling the California License State Board at (800) 321-CLSB or by logging onto their web site. CLSB

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Why should you check the status of your contractors license?

How do I file a complaint?

You need to file a written California License State Board complaint form, which can be done by calling (800) 321-CLSB or by logging onto the CLSB web site or by contacting your local CLSB office..