Does Riccardo & Son Tile Co carry a valid contracting license?
In California, any remodeling or construction project that exceeds $500 (labor and materials), requires a contractor to have an active license with the California Contractor State License Board (CSLB).
Riccardo & Son Tile Co currently holds license 577576, 291420 (Tile (Ceramic And Mosaic)), which was Active when we last checked.
How important is contractor licensing in California?
The CSLB is one of the highest rated licensing boards in the US. Applicants are required to pass a written board exam and prove at least four years of prior, relevant work experience. In addition, the CSLB requires all license holders to maintain at least $2,500 in operating capital and provides you with a range of other consumer protections.
Your liability risk when hiring Riccardo & Son Tile Co
Contractors in California are required to carry workers' compensation insurance if they have employees and proof of liability insurance with the cumulative limit of $1 million for licensees with five or fewer persons, and an additional 100,000 for each additional member over five, not to exceed $5 million total.
Financial recourse when hiring Riccardo & Son Tile Co
All licensed contractors in California are required to maintain a bond, which provides you with financial recourse in case they perform defective work or violate license regulations. If you feel as though you have been taken advantage of, you should leave feedback on the contractor's BuildZoom profile and file a complaint with the CSLB.
Riccardo & Son Tile Co has a $15,000 bond with American Contractors Indemnity Company.
What else should I know before hiring Riccardo & Son Tile Co
California contractors are required to submit their fingerprints to the board, which are then checked against criminal records held by the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) prior to obtaining a valid contracting license.
How is the BuildZoom score calculated?
The BuildZoom score is based on a number of factors including the contractor's license status, insurance status, verified work history, standing with local consumer interest groups, verified reviews from other BuildZoom users and self-reported feedback from the contractor.
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