You may find that you need to hire a contractor to help you with a project, but before doing so you should do a little research on the individual or company.
Research a Contractor
To protect consumers and counter construction-related fraud, the Washington State Labor and Industries has created a website for homeowners to research their contractor.
The website, located at HiringaContractor.Lni.wa.gov, allows you to verify licenses, print helpful checklists, and offers tips on how to avoid being scammed.
Checking out a contractor doesn’t guarantee a good one, but it’s one of several steps homeowners can take to protect against unscrupulous or unqualified contractors.