You can assume something, or jump to a conclusion. In most cases, you’re going to find that you have ‘leaped before you looked’. I help people look ahead of their leap into contractor’s licensing. For others, who’ve already jumped in,…
When the California economy slows contractors begin seeking other opportunities, many times taking a look over state borders. In concert, I get calls regarding getting your license in Nevada, or in this case, Arizona. Everyone can learn from this question.…
Who can add the HAZ to their license and who can’t? A contractor helps us learn those limits as another discovers he may have more time than he thought to replace his Responsible Managing Employee. While you can’t use someone…
With aggressive ‘stings’ the CSLB is taking a toll on unlicensed contractors in seeking to protect California consumers from shoddy work, lawsuits and outright fraud. Will experience in this ‘underground economy’ stand the light of day when applying for a…
While contractors can ‘keyword’ search my website for some of the answers they need, you may need more personal assistance. That’s why we’re here. As contractors have learned from reading our Q&A over the years, the complexity and interpretation of…
What’s the Legislature cooking up to ‘serve’ contractors? Pending legislation and more on the ‘table’ at the latest CSLB Committee meetings held in Sacramento. A couple of “B” questions come first… Q: I had a couple of questions regarding the…
‘Getting ahead’ in life is something you often hear. Like life, our work is also about movement. These contractors will all be ‘moved’ by the answers to their inquiries. One will progress from individual to corporate licensing while a second…
Some contractors were ‘shocked’ by a recent answer on who can build solar energy systems. Board interpretation of the current rules have ‘electrified’ an entire class of contractors who feel they may be getting ‘shorted’ on some of this work.…
Keep watching this ‘space’ as a contractor seeks help when his ‘world’ collides with the CSLB ‘universe’. How will the ‘planets align’ for a general contractor who wants to build ‘solar’ systems? Can I show another contactor how to ‘travel…
While there is no ‘national’ contractor’s license, you can ‘stretch’ your California one. Did you move offices or otherwise change your business address? If you did, don’t expect CSLB to track you down when it’s time to renew. If you’re…