How do you find out if a contractor is licensed in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts Contractor License Lookup and Verification Visit the Official Website of the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Department of Public Safety database to verify the status of an individual’s license.

Does Massachusetts require a contractor license?

To do work as a contractor in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you need to be properly licensed. For the new construction of residential housing designated for one or two families, a restricted construction supervisor license is required.

How do I check my Builders reputation?

ET lists some checks before you finalise a project.

1. Ground report. You can conduct a quick Internet search by keying in the company name since customer forums, blogs, news reports, property sites, etc, typically have a lot of information.
2. Track record.
3. Quality certificate.
4. Realty ratings.
5. Financial stability.

What is a MA HIC license?

All contractors, partnerships, and corporations that solicit, bid on, or perform residential contracting as a contractor or subcontractor on an existing one to four unit owner occupied residential property in Massachusetts must be registered as a Home Improvement Contractor (HIC).

Does a mason need to be licensed in Massachusetts?

A Restricted Massachusetts construction supervisor license that is specific to masonry only allows you to get work permits and perform work on masonry projects. A large percentage of the residential work done in the commonwealth of Massachusetts is masonry work, so this license can be convenient.

How do I find information on a builder?

Look online at the property appraiser or property assessor’s website for the designated county. Enter the address for the home. Look on the listing to see who the first owner of the property was. Visit the county courthouse’s land records department if online information is not available.