Why You Should Hire a Licensed Contractor?

When you hire an experienced licensed contractor, chances are the work is done right, according to State and local building codes.   

The work will also be insured since a licensed contractor is bonded and insured. In addition, if any of the work is not performed in a professional manner, you always have the recourse to contact the California State License Board (www.cslb.ca.gov) and file a complaint as a last resort.  You may also go online to the California State License Board and verify the status of the license of the Contractor you've hired or you are about to hire.  The longer a contractor has been in business, the longer the experience. Always take the time to verify that the contractor you've hired is licensed and has a license in good standing.

This is a laundry room remodel project performed by On Shore Construction and Mechanical (www.on-shoreinc.com), an experienced licensed plumbing per the homeowner's specifications and San Francisco local plumbing codes. 

When you don't hire a licensed contractor because you want to get the work done and believe that anyone's a plumber and can get the work done, this is what may happen (see photograph here below.)
This photograph was taken on a project On Shore Construction and Mechanical was hired to do.  We were contracted to install a green, energy efficient boiler and radiant heating system.
We came across these corroded copper pipes improperly soldered a few ago in the garage ceiling resulting in leaks and having to be replaced.  Unfortunately, adding to the homeowner's original cost by having to pay twice for the same work.

Please don't let this happen to your project!

by Maryline Linares, On Shore Construction and Mechanical (www.on-shoreinc.com or 415-259-1133)