RALEIGH, N.C. — Residents are being encouraged to be more careful when hiring unlicensed contractors in North Carolina due to a new rule.
According to WTVD, the law used to be that if the job cost under $30,000 to be completed, a contractor’s license wasn’t needed.
Under the new law, for any work done for less than $40,000, the contractor doesn’t need to be licensed.
WTVD is urging customers to do research when hiring a contractor to do work for them. Don’t just hire someone without checking out past jobs, and make sure you talk to past customers about their experience.
You should also make sure you get everything in writing, as getting a written contract is key. Remember to never pay a large portion of the contract upfront. Do it in phases or once you inspect the work that is done, according to WTVD.
You can check to see if a contractor is licensed here.
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