When Do You Need a Contractor?
A contractor is a person who undertakes or offers to construct, alter, repair, add to, subtract from, improve, move, wreck or demolish any building or other structure. This includes a subcontractor or specialty contractor but not a material supplier. A contractor also includes a construction manager who performs management and counseling services on a construction project for a professional fee.
As a homeowner, you may need a contractor to do some of the following:
(This is not a complete list)
• Carpentry • Fencing • Landscaping • Refrigeration
• Carpet • Flooring • Masonry • Roofing
• Concrete • Gas Piping • Millwork • Swimming Pool or Spa
• Drywall • Heating & Air Conditioning • Painting • Tile
• Electrical • Insulation • Plumbing • Water Heater
The Contractors Board
The Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB) is an agency that licenses and regulates contractors throughout the State of Nevada.
The Nevada State Contractors Board is committed to promote the integrity and professionalism of the contracting industry in Nevada. It has the responsibility to promote quality construction by Nevada licensed contractors through a regulatory licensing system designed to protect the health, welfare and safety of the public.
The Board consists of seven members appointed by the governor. Six members are licensed contractors, and one non-contractor is the public representative on the Board.
The NSCB’s staff includes a licensing department that processes and maintains contractors license information and an investigative department that investigates complaints.
Contact the NSCB
As a consumer, you may contact the Nevada State Contractors Board to:
•Check and see if the contractor you are considering is licensed and in good standing in the proper classification and within the monetary limit for which you want to hire
•Check for disciplinary actions
•Get tips on making sure your rights are protected before you enter into a contract
•File a complaint against a licensed contractor
•File a complaint against an unlicensed contractor
•Report unlicensed contracting activity
To check a contractor’s license: Southern Nevada (702) 486-1100
Northern Nevada (775) 688-1141