How do I find a local home builder?

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Should plumbers be certified or licensed?

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Should HVAC technicians be certified or licensed?

<div>Yes, most states require <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/which-hvac-certifications-do-technicians-need.htm">HVAC technicians to be certified</a>, and for good reason. Hiring an unlicensed HVAC technician could lead to poor quality work, costly future expenses, and potential code violations. As you browse our pro listings, take note of the “Angi Approved” badge. Angi Approved businesses meet our standards for certification which include: <ul><li>The owner, principal, or relevant manager passed a criminal background check</li><li>Required to have applicable state and local licenses</li><li>Maintain an average star rating of 3.0 or better on our network, if they have at least one review</li><li>Paying to advertise their services</li><li>Meeting any other eligibility criteria required by Angi </li></ul>Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.</div>

Should general contractors be certified or licensed?

<div>While city and state laws vary on general contractor licensing requirements, hiring an unlicensed general contractor could lead to poor quality work, costly future expenses, and potential code violations. Be sure to check our <a href="https://www.angi.com/angi-license-check.htm">state licensing tool</a> to review the local general contractor guidelines for your area.As you browse our pro listings, take note of the “Angi Approved” badge. Angi Approved businesses meet our standards for certification which include: <ul><li>The owner, principal, or relevant manager passed a criminal background check</li><li>Required to have applicable state and local licenses</li><li>Maintain an average star rating of 3.0 or better on our network, if they have at least one review</li><li>Paying to advertise their services</li><li>Meeting any other eligibility criteria required by Angi</li></ul>Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.</div>

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Last update on August 09, 2025

Reviewed in October 2016
Work in some instances was sloppy, some needed to be redone. Sometimes showed up late or not at all with flimsy excuses if they could be reached at all. Very disappointing.
The Basement Men & The Concrete Man
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Reviewed in March 2016
Adam appeared on time. His portion of the task was to install a water meter on the newly installed city water hookup, and re-route the well to an outside faucet. The work was properly done in a professional manner and Adam readily answered my few questions about the new configuration. He left...
Water Tight Plumbing & Sewer Service
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Reviewed in April 2004
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR WAS ON TIME AND WAS REASONABLY PRICED. NORM FROM NORPRO DID THE SPEC WORK AND FACILITATED THE ESTIMATE FOR US. HE STOPPED BY FOR ABOUT 45 MINUTES WHILE THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR DID THE WORK. THE ESTIMATE WAS MUCH CHEAPER THAN OTHERS.
NorPro Services Ltd
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Reviewed in June 2017
If you are going through Home Depot and contact them, the work will be consistent. They were cordial, but the problem that we had was with the person assisting us. They were not 100% forthright about what they could and could not do. They said it was a soft sale, and it was a hard sell after...
HOME DEPOT
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Reviewed in October 2007
Quality was very good, but work was delayed and performed way behind scheduled completion date. Easy to work with but work was not very well coordinated or supervised. Electric subcontractor was poor. Plumbing, heating and cooling and painting subcontractors good. Project was over budget. Some...
BUSCH CARPENTRY & HOME MAINTENANCE INC
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Reviewed in May 2019
Kevin is not an honest person. He owes me a lot of money as well as a lot of other suppliers. He has short paid on a number of jobs and promised payment on the next job but it never happened. I filed a successful judgment against Kevin only to find out that he changed his corporate name so I...
Kevin Curtiss Rkd Custom Homes LLC
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Reviewed in August 2014
We had a really awful experience with A N E. After receiving the base project bid, they did a walk through with us to scope some upgrades, By the time we published notes from the walk through later that day (they never provided a scope document) to obtain a quote, they had started the work....
A N E CORP
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Reviewed in October 2022
I find this company to be very professional, cost effective and excellent performance. The work performed was of high quality and the coordination with Client and subcontractors was excellent!
Kitchen & Bath Cabinet Center
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Reviewed in October 2010
He was confident, and responsible. He followed our requests and suggestions. He had good over site over the subcontractors. The job was done right, and we're happy with it.
WEISE CONSTRUCTION
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Reviewed in November 2014
The driveway looks great. However, the subcontractor (Kaplan) crushed my drainage pipe and I will have to have the driveway cut to fix the drainage.
G & C GLASS MIRROR & CONSTR
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