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Post by ogeezer on Dec 7, 2006 8:51:20 GMT -6
...them that are not licensed thru the State: According to the TX RESIDENTIAL CONST. COMMISSION: A builder or remodeler may not construct new homes or engage in remodeling projects that change the living area of the home or that cost more than $20,000 in Texas without first registering with the commission. In addition to obtaining information about the builder or remodeler, the commission determines the physical location of each builder or remodeler. This is worth knowing if you plan to hire a contractor or subcontractors for any home building or remodeling project. For more info, Google the TRCC.
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Post by renegade on Dec 7, 2006 10:35:02 GMT -6
thanks OG, i am trying to start a remodeling company, and i know i have been doing it for 10 years, BUT i couldn't find any info about getting licenced. Thats the info i needed..... but that also means i don't need a licence to do small jobs.... so in other words if you asked me to just build you new cabinet doors, i could charge you for the doors by building them in my shop and then putting them on would actually be the remodeling which i could also charge you for.... lots of loop holes, so make sure even if they aren't licenced, they have insurance and maybe even bonded....
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Post by ogeezer on Dec 7, 2006 12:22:28 GMT -6
...and if the worker is doing repairs, remodeling or new construction, always ask to see a building permit - Wharton, El Campo, and I think East Bernard requires them. And permits for installation of certain structures, including water wells, septic systems, mobile homes, etc requires a permit from the county offices of permits and inspections.
Some contractors try to work off the books, that is without permits, because their building practices couldn't pass an inspection muster, or its a way to pocket money from homeowner. If the contractor doesn't provide you with a copy of the permit, contact the local building permits office for clarification.
Others, hire workers as so called contract-labor or subcontractors to avoid having to pay matching worker social security and medicare deductions , insurance liabilities, and unemployment compensation fees. But contractors who control the working hours, what the worker does, provides tools and transportation, and even meals for his/her workers establishes existence of worker as an employee, and will find themselves in hot water very quickly for calling such workers as subcontractors, contract labor, according to regulations set down by the Texas Comptroller's Office, the Texas Residential Construction Commission and especially the U.S. IRS.
Remember, if the contractor doesn't carry the necessary insurance or permits or deducts appropriate fees from his workers' wages, or if the worker is hurt on your property and insurance guarantees have not been provided, you, the homeowner will be legally and financially responsible.
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