Clients Will Look Up Your Contractor License – Be Prepared!

Maybe you just realized your contractor license is past expiration, but you’re still completing a job. Maybe you’re taking on odd jobs here or there and the classification of your contractor license doesn’t actually cover that category of work. Maybe you’re just curious — Will the people who hire you check up on the validity … Read more

C-10 Electrical Contracting License Guide for General Contractors

Ever hired a subcontractor as a general contractor only for the sub not to show up when it’s time to do the job? Of course, you have – this is the construction industry we’re talking about, where no-call no-shows are commonplace, even among seasoned contractors. How many times have you, as a general contractor, looked … Read more

The California CSLB Reminds Licensees of New Laws Beginning January 1, 2024

We say Happy New Year to all acting and hopeful California contractors! It’s important – as always – to take a closer look at changes to the law for California contractors in the coming year. The Contractor State License Board (CSLB) just released a press release outlining the most important pieces of legislation for contractors. … Read more

What Skills Do You Need To Be A Contractor/Builder?

If you’re just starting out in the construction industry, you might wonder what specific skills you’ll need to succeed in your career. Don’t worry – this is a common question that all beginners in any industry have when they’re just starting their careers. In this guide, we’ll cover the essential skills that any contractor will … Read more

General Contractors and Landscaping in California

All across the state, Californians get to enjoy extremely beautiful weather. To capitalize on this benefit, California homeowners tend to design their homes with a mix of indoor/outdoor spaces that maximize the exposure to pleasant weather. This trend has been and will continue to be a fixture in the state, which means that general contractors … Read more

5 Free (Or Almost Free) Marketing Tools For Contractors

Not everyone has huge, disposable income after the overhead costs of running their contractor business, but with a little budgeting and some ingenuity, marketing will become your best friend in the pursuit of your target audience, paying hand-over-fist in relation to its expense. The wonderful thing about guerilla marketing, or marketing techniques that are not … Read more

How To Find Your Contractor’s License Number

If you’re a construction contractor in California, knowing how to find your Contractors State License Board (CSLB) contractor’s license number is essential for winning clients, staying compliant, and, well, pretty much everything you do as a contractor in the state. In this quick guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about checking your contractor’s … Read more

Reminder For Contractors: Civil Penalties Have Changed For Contractors Via Section 884

A reminder to all contractors that in August of 2023, the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) in California made crucial changes to Section 884 of Title 16, Division 8, of the California Code of Regulations. These changes are generally about civil penalties in case of litigation by a client against a contractor, with the CSLB … Read more