Your contractor should be licensed. Licensed contractors offer protections
to you through the state that unlicensed contractors do not such
as a 10-year warranty, workers' compensation insurance, general
liability insurance and the contractor recovery fund.
Your contractor
should be experienced with the type of work you want done.
See our questions to ask for tips on selecting the appropriate
contractor for your job.
Your contractor
should be professional and care about the quality of service you
will be receiving. Check with your local builders association
for a list of builders in your area that care about the community
they work in. The Builders Association of Minnesota is a voluntary
organization of licensed contractors and remodelers who are committed
to a code of ethics and ongoing training on the latest codes,
technical requirements and building skills.
Your local builders association is the best resource available
for finding the highest quality contractors and remodelers in
every region of Minnesota. The members of your local builders
association live in the communities they serve. Their livelihoods
depend on providing reliable, quality service on every project.