Read the following blog entry for some very good reasons on why hiring a licensed contractor is in your best interest:
http://doitright.helphive.com/2008/11/joe-the-plumber/
First, you need to make sure that the contractor is licensed in the area where you are going to hire them and also that they have insurance. Second, I would do some research on the company and see how other people feel about the work they have done for them.
You should hire a licensed contractor. He should already have liability insurance and workmen's comp for his employees. If you do not hire a properly licensed contractor, all the liability for anything tha might go wrong falls on you. If your insurance company discovers that you hired an unlicensed contractor, they could, and probably will, deny payment on any claims you may file. Tread cautiously!
There are several places where one can find a licensed electrician. For example, one can call an electrical contractor to find or hire a licensed electrician.
I do not have specific information on individuals, including whether Michael Rui is a licensed contractor in New York. To verify a contractor's licensing status, you can check the New York State Department of State's website or contact local licensing authorities. It's important to ensure that any contractor you hire is properly licensed and insured.
If you hire a licensed contractor expect to pay around $5,000.
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You should hire a professional contractor or handyman to fix squeaky floors.
In the construction world, RMO stands for "responsible managing officer." In order to become a licensed contractor you need to be or hire a RMO.
Being licensed basically states that the contractor has the knowledge expected to perform the services indicated on the license.Being insured means that while he's doing the job you hired him to do, if he backs his truck into the wall of your garage or sets fire to your home, he has insurance that can pay for damages or to have it fixed.
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It is best to make sure any contractor you hire for work is licensed and bonded. Any information such as work history and samples of prior work will help you decide if they are qualified to do a job for you.
To find out if a contractor is licensed, you can contact your state's licensing board or visit their website to verify the contractor's license status. You can also ask the contractor to provide their license number and then verify it with the licensing board. It is important to ensure that the contractor is properly licensed before hiring them for any work.