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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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Reviewed in February 2014
Jeff is very nice and works very quietly and efficiently, and is very helpful if you have questions, which you often do after having bought an older house. Jeff's rates are very reasonable and he returns calls promptly. It's nice that he's local, and is someone you can trust and rely on to do...
Everything Electrical
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Reviewed in January 2012
I had used him as a subcontractor on some of my prior projects and he's excellent. Owner operated and actually one of my better subcontractors I've used. I would definitely use him in the future.
The Electrician Inc
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Reviewed in July 2021
I have hired Spencer for several remodel projects now and he is phenomenal to work with. Very knowledgeable, excellent work ethic, and a produces a high quality of work @ a fair price! Definitely my go to HVAC subcontractor!
Latitude.43 HVAC & Energy Solutions
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Reviewed in October 2017
Great company! Highly recommend. Their estimate was itemized and easy to understand. Their honestly was refreshing during this process - one of the best subcontractors we had! They were always polite and professional. Amazing service!
RG Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
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Reviewed in July 2011
My desire when retaining Helping Hands was to coordinate a long list of minor plumbing, painting, drywall, insulation and other miscellaneous tasks without needing to call separate professionals for each. The owner, Ader, is an electrician who is quick and knowledgeable. He also does other small...
Helping Hands Electric LLC
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Reviewed in February 2014
Their service was excellent. They had different subcontractors. The cost was $12,000 and it included carpentry, painting and electricians. It was fabulous. We thought the price was pretty competitive. Quality was excellent. They were here when they said they would be. They finished when they...
basset renovations
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Reviewed in June 2008
I was thoroughly, 100% satisfied with the whole process. Dave Larkin was the general contractor and finish carpenter. His initial estimate was spot on, his pricing was reasonable (though not cheap), and his work was top quality. The finish carpentry is stunning. The whole process went so much...
PRIMROSE BUILDERS
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Reviewed in September 2008
It all went very smoothly. We knew that the furnace and water heater would have to be replaced when we bought our house. Initially we were considering a solar thermal hot water system as well (which turned out to be too pricey), and Cardinal was one of the firms recommended by the energy...
Cardinal Heating & Air Conditioning
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Reviewed in September 2010
This was a large kitchen remodel with several subcontractors under a general contractor Steve Marx. Everything went very well. Stoppleworth did an excellent job. The contractors were on time, professional, friendly and respectful. All questions were answered to our satisfaction. They...
STOPPLEWORTH PLUMBING LTD
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Reviewed in October 2009
Mike was very helpful in selecting tile and fixture beforehand and stayed in touch leading up to project start. He also kept us up to date daily during the project. Subcontractors were professional and did quality work. Did a great job protecting the tile floor and protecting the rest of our...
Webster Bath Remodeling
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