PSA: Hiring A Licensed Contractor
The City wants to remind Calgarians of the following when choosing a contractor:
• Check the identification tag of any door-to-door salespeople, for authenticity and a name.
• Do not pay for services in full before they are completed.
• Ensure that the contractor holds a valid City of Calgary Business Licence by phoning 3-1-1 or using the Calgary.ca database tool to search the list of licensed trade contractors.
• Ask for detailed estimates from multiple contractors. When you have decided on who to hire, ask the contractor to provide a comprehensive, written contract that includes both project and business details.
• Ask potential contractors for references.
• Verify that the contractor carries liability insurance.
• After the work is complete, verify that there are no builder’s liens registered to your land title. A builder’s lien is a legal notice filed by unpaid suppliers or subcontractors for materials or work on your property.
Fraud prevention begins with fraud awareness. Calgarians should make sure a company is licensed before entering into a contract. Businesses licensed by The City of Calgary have had their qualifications validated and meet the necessary regulations and standards to operate in Calgary. There are more than 10,000 licensed contractors in the city who provide excellent services for Calgarians.
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