Guides and research on verifying contractors before you hire.
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April 2026 · 7 min read
New Mexico requires concrete contractors to hold a CC specialty license from the Regulation & Licensing Department's Construction Industries Division. Learn how to verify CC classification status, what bond and insurance is required, and the risks of unlicensed concrete work.
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North Dakota uses a registration-based contractor system through the Secretary of State, with unique workers' comp requirements through the state's monopoly WSI fund. Learn what to verify before hiring a concrete contractor and how extreme winters affect concrete quality.
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Oklahoma requires concrete contractors to hold a specialty contractor license from the Construction Industries Board (CIB). Learn how to verify CIB license status, what bond and insurance is required, and the risks of hiring an unlicensed concrete contractor in Oklahoma.
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Oregon requires all contractors to hold a CCB license with a $10,000 surety bond. Oregon's CCB system is one of the most comprehensive in the country — learn how to verify CCB status, bond currency, and complaint history before hiring any Oregon concrete contractor.
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Rhode Island requires all contractors to register with the CRLB, and projects over $10,000 must use a registered contractor. Learn how to verify CRLB registration, what coastal freeze-thaw cycles demand, and how to protect yourself before hiring.
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South Dakota requires a contractor license for commercial projects over $5,000 and residential contractor registration for home projects. With frost depths reaching 60 inches and extreme temperature swings, learn how to verify credentials before hiring.
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Vermont requires home improvement contractors to register with the Secretary of State's Office, and commercial concrete work requires a specialty license. With 100+ annual freeze-thaw cycles, Vermont's environment demands properly credentialed contractors.
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West Virginia requires all contractors to hold a state license from the WV Division of Labor. Concrete contractors working under general or specialty classifications must be licensed before performing any work. Here's how to verify before hiring.
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Wisconsin DSPS requires a Dwelling Contractor Qualifier license for residential concrete and a commercial contractor license for commercial work. With 50-100 freeze-thaw cycles annually, Wisconsin demands properly licensed and experienced concrete contractors.
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Wyoming requires a state contractor license from the Department of Fire Prevention & Electrical Safety plus local permits for structural work. With frost depths reaching 60 inches and winds that crack fresh concrete, learn how to verify before hiring.
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California pool contractors must hold a CSLB C-53 Swimming Pool classification. Learn what to verify, how to check the license, and what can go wrong with unlicensed pool work.
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Texas has no statewide pool contractor license, but local permits and licensed trades are required. Learn what to check in Austin, Houston, and Dallas before hiring a pool contractor.
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Florida requires pool contractors to hold a CPC (Certified Pool/Spa Contractor) license from the DBPR with $1M liability insurance. Learn how to verify before hiring.
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Arizona pool contractors must hold an R-7 license from the Arizona Registrar of Contractors with a $5,000 bond. Learn how the ROC's consumer-friendly system protects you.
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Georgia pool contractors must hold a state contractor license through the Secretary of State's licensing division. Learn what to verify and what can go wrong with unlicensed work.
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North Carolina requires an NCLBGC license for pool projects over $30,000. Learn about licensing thresholds, permit requirements, and pool safety laws before hiring.
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South Carolina's $5,000 licensing threshold means almost every pool project requires a licensed contractor through the LLR. Learn how to verify and what to watch for.
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Nevada pool contractors must hold a C-3 Pool classification from the NSCB. Learn about Nevada's unique desert soil and water conservation requirements before hiring.
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Tennessee requires a Board for Licensing Contractors license for projects over $25,000. Learn what to verify and the unique freeze-thaw risks of Tennessee pool construction.
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Maryland pool contractors must hold MHIC registration and access to the MHIC Guaranty Fund (up to $20,000) provides unique homeowner protection. Learn how to verify.
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