Guides and research on verifying contractors before you hire.
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Arkansas electricians are licensed through the Arkansas State Board of Electrical Examiners (asbee.arkansas.gov). Unlicensed work is a misdemeanor with $1,000 fines. Learn how to verify both company and individual electrician licenses and what insurance to demand.
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Arkansas plumbers are licensed through the Arkansas State Board of Plumbing Examiners. Unlicensed work is a misdemeanor with $1,000 fines. The $20,000 ACLB threshold doesn't apply to plumbing — plumbing licenses are required regardless of project value.
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Arkansas HVAC contractors performing projects over $20,000 must be licensed through the ACLB (aclb.arkansas.gov). Unlicensed work is a misdemeanor with $1,000 fines. EPA 608 certification is also required. Learn how to verify before hiring in Arkansas's hot, humid climate.
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Iowa has no statewide roofing contractor license. But local cities like Des Moines and Cedar Rapids have registration requirements, and permits are required statewide. Iowa's active tornado season makes fraud a real risk. Learn what to check before hiring.
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Iowa electricians are licensed through the Iowa Division of Labor (iowadivisionoflabor.gov) — one of the few statewide contractor licenses in Iowa. Learn how to verify credentials, what insurance standards apply, and why electrical licensing is Iowa's strongest homeowner protection.
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Iowa plumbers are licensed through the Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board — one of the few statewide contractor licenses in Iowa. Learn how to verify credentials, what insurance standards apply, and why plumbing licensing matters for Iowa homeowners.
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Iowa HVAC contractors are licensed through the Iowa Division of Labor (iowadivisionoflabor.gov). Unlike most Iowa construction trades, HVAC has a statewide license requirement. Learn how to verify, what EPA 608 certification is required, and what insurance standards apply.
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New Mexico roofing contractors must be licensed through the NM Construction Industries Division (rld.nm.gov/cid). Unlicensed work is a misdemeanor. Learn how to verify credentials, what the $10,000 bond covers, and how to check license limits before signing.
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New Mexico electricians must be licensed through the NM Construction Industries Division (rld.nm.gov/cid). Unlicensed electrical work is a misdemeanor. Learn how to verify both company and individual electrician licenses, what the $10,000 bond covers, and license limits.
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New Mexico plumbers must be licensed through the NM Construction Industries Division (rld.nm.gov/cid). Unlicensed work is a misdemeanor. Learn how to verify both company and individual plumber licenses, what the $10,000 bond covers, and project value limits.
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New Mexico HVAC contractors must be licensed through the NM Construction Industries Division (rld.nm.gov/cid). Unlicensed work is a misdemeanor. In a state where summer temperatures exceed 100°F, licensed HVAC installation is critical. Learn how to verify.
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Nebraska has no statewide roofing contractor license. But Omaha and Lincoln have local registration requirements, and permits are required statewide. Nebraska's position in Tornado Alley makes post-storm fraud a real risk. Learn what to check before hiring.
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Nebraska electricians are licensed through the Nebraska Electrical Division (neded.nebraska.gov) — one of the few statewide contractor licenses in Nebraska. Learn how to verify credentials, what insurance standards apply, and why Nebraska's electrical licensing matters.
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Nebraska plumbers are licensed through the Nebraska Plumbing Board — one of the few statewide contractor licenses in Nebraska. Omaha and Lincoln have active permit and inspection programs. Learn how to verify credentials and protect yourself before hiring.
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Nebraska has no statewide HVAC contractor license. But EPA 608 certification is federally required, and Omaha and Lincoln have local permit requirements. Without a state license, insurance and EPA credentials become your primary protections. Learn what to check.
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Idaho roofing contractors must be licensed through the Idaho Division of Building Safety (dbs.idaho.gov). Unlicensed work carries civil and criminal penalties. Learn how to verify credentials, what the $10,000 bond covers, and how to protect yourself before hiring.
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Idaho electricians must be licensed through the Idaho Division of Building Safety (dbs.idaho.gov). Unlicensed electrical work carries civil and criminal penalties. Learn how to verify both company and individual licenses, what the $10,000 bond covers, and license types.
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Idaho requires plumbers to hold a state license through the Division of Building Safety. Learn how to verify a plumber's license at dbs.idaho.gov, what the license tiers mean, and what bond is required before hiring.
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Idaho requires HVAC contractors to be licensed through the Division of Building Safety. Learn how to verify credentials at dbs.idaho.gov, what the HVAC Contractor and Journeyman HVAC licenses mean, and what to check before hiring.
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West Virginia requires roofing contractors to hold a license through the WV Contractor Licensing Board. Unlicensed contracting is a misdemeanor. Learn how to verify credentials at wvclb.wv.gov and what bond is required.
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