Guides and research on verifying contractors before you hire.
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April 2026 · 6 min read
California plumbers must hold a CSLB Class C-36 license for any project over $500. Learn how to verify a plumber's license, what the C-36 classification covers, and the risks of hiring unlicensed.
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California HVAC contractors must hold a CSLB Class C-20 license for work over $500. Learn how to verify an HVAC contractor's license, what the C-20 covers, and why it matters for safety.
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Texas does not require a statewide roofing license, which creates real risks for homeowners. Learn what to check instead, what insurance roofers should carry, and how to avoid storm-chasing fraud.
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Texas requires electricians and electrical contractors to be licensed through TDLR. Learn how to verify a Texas electrician's license, what license types mean, and what insurance to require.
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Texas plumbers must be licensed by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE). Learn how to verify a plumber's license, what license types exist, and what insurance to require before hiring.
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Texas requires HVAC contractors to hold a TDLR Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractor license. Learn how to verify any HVAC license, what to look for, and what happens if you hire unlicensed.
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Florida requires roofing contractors to hold a CCC license from the DBPR. Learn how to verify a roofer's license, what bond and insurance is required, and why unlicensed roofing is a criminal offense in Florida.
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Florida electricians must hold an EC license from the DBPR. Learn how to verify a Florida electrical contractor's license, what insurance and bond is required, and why unlicensed electrical work is a criminal offense.
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Florida plumbers must hold a CFC license from the DBPR. Learn how to verify a plumbing contractor's license in Florida, what bond and insurance is required, and the criminal penalties for unlicensed plumbing work.
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Florida HVAC contractors must hold a CAC license from the DBPR. Learn how to verify any air conditioning contractor's license in Florida, what insurance and bond is required, and the criminal penalties for unlicensed HVAC work.
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New York roofing contractors must register as Home Improvement Contractors (HIC) through the NY Department of State. NYC has a separate HIC registration. Learn how to verify credentials, what bond is required, and the risks of hiring unregistered roofers.
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New York electrician licensing varies by municipality — NYC requires a DOB master electrician license; other areas use local or state credentials. Learn how to verify any NY electrician's license, what insurance is required, and the risks of unlicensed electrical work.
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North Carolina requires HVAC contractor licenses for projects over $30,000 and all commercial work. Learn how to verify a license through nclicensing.org before you hire.
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Michigan requires roofing contractors to hold a Residential Builder or Maintenance & Alteration Contractor license through LARA. Learn how to verify before you hire.
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Michigan requires electricians to hold a state license through LARA. Learn the license tiers, how to verify credentials at michigan.gov/lara, and what to check before hiring.
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Michigan requires plumbers to hold a license through LARA. Learn the license types, how to verify at michigan.gov/lara, and what to check before hiring a plumber.
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Michigan requires HVAC contractors to hold a Mechanical Contractor or Journeyman Mechanical license through LARA. Learn how to verify credentials before hiring.
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New Jersey requires roofing contractors to hold a Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) registration through the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs. Learn how to verify before you hire.
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New Jersey requires electrical contractors to hold a license from the NJ Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors, with $500,000 in liability coverage. Learn how to verify before hiring.
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New Jersey requires all plumbing contractors to hold a Master Plumber license through the Division of Consumer Affairs. Here's how to verify any NJ plumber and what to check before signing a contract.
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