Licensing & Verification
Can an unlicensed contractor work in California?
No. California law (B&P Code §7028) makes it a misdemeanor for anyone to perform contracting work valued at $500 or more without an active CSLB license. Unlicensed contractors also cannot sue to collect payment, and homeowners can recover all money paid.
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