Before hiring a contractor, be sure to verify the contractor is being properly licensed In compliance with state law requirements. These three tips may provide you avoid a scam:
if your project cost is valued at $4,000 or more you must hire a contractor being licensed by the Secretary of State. To verify if a contractor's license is an active, use Licensed Contractor list.
Any contractor or service provider that has a license issued outside the jurisdiction of the state of North Dakota must have a Transient Merchant License issued by the Attorney General. Be sure to Search the list of licensed Transient Merchants.
If all the required licenses are an active, be sure to obtain a signed contract which specifies the project details being done.
You shouldn't make down payments more than 1/3 of the contract price.
You should not make full payment until after all the work and official inspection have been properly completed .