Licensed and Unlicensed General Contractors: What’s The Difference?

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Licensed and Unlicensed General Contractors
Whats The Difference?
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• There are really only disadvantages and risks
  involved when you hire a general contractor that
  isnt fully licensed, and if you want your home
  remodeling, renovation or addition project to be
  a success, hiring a licensed contractor is the
  only sensible solution.
• Without the cost associated with maintaining a
  license and insurance, you may well end up paying
  less for your project when you take on a
  contractor whos unlicensed, but you may end up
  paying out more than you anticipated further down
  the line, when the work theyve carried out for
  you goes wrong or doesnt hold up.

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• Below are just some of the many advantages to be
  gained when you hire a licensed general
  contractor to fulfil your construction needs
• Its always safer
• Licensed contractors will focus on making sure
  that your home is constructed safely, and in line
  with all state and city codes, and with their
  extensive knowledge and training, theyll be able
  to prevent unsafe working conditions and know
  exactly what to do should an emergency occur.

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• When you hire an unlicensed contractor, they
  wont have the authority to gain the necessary
  permits needed to fulfil your construction needs
  legitimately, and without a permit, there will be
  no obligation for an inspection once the work has
  been completed. Permits and follow-up inspections
  are essential for any successful building
  project, and without them, you put everything at
  risk, including your own safety.
• Liability is never an issue
• Licensed general contractors are liable not just
  for the work they themselves carry out, but for
  the work of their employees and sub-contractors,
  too. Once licensed, a general contractor can
  purchase the required levels of insurance to
  protect their employees in the event of an injury
  while working on a project, without which, the
  property owner becomes liable for any workers
  compensation claims that may arise.

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• Additionally, without a license, a general
  contractor is unable to provide surety bonds,
  which are the contracts between the contractor,
  owner, and a third party (which is usually a
  bank). Contracts like these cover any unfinished
  work if the contractor cant complete the
  project, or refuses to, and also cover payments
  for labor and materials to subcontractors if the
  contractor doesnt pay.
• As a consumer, youre fully protected
• While licensed contractors are tested rigorously
  on their construction knowledge and skills,
  theyre also tested on their business acumen,
  from both an operational and ethical standpoint.
  This means that you can rest easy knowing that
  your chosen licensed contractor will operate
  ethically and fairly, when working for you.

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• Licenses are handed out to construction
  professionals for a reason, and primarily to
  protect the consumer from added expense,
  liability, stress and upset. So, if you want your
  construction project to go smoothly and with
  minimal risk, you should always hire only those
  construction professionals who are fully licensed
  and insured.

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• RZ Construction Group Inc is one of the best
  fully inclusive general contractors in Queens NY.
  From initial design to final clean up, our
  results speak for themselves. We are fully
  licensed, insured, and bonded to provide both
  commercial and residential construction services
  and kitchen renovation in Queens NY and the
  surrounding area. We also offer kitchen
  renovation in Astoria. Proud to serve New York
  State for 25 years. No job is too small nor too
  big. If you are looking for a general contractor
  or want to know more about our wide range of
  professional but affordable construction and
  repair services, reach out to us at (718)
  938-9887.