Start with the project, not a directory
Write down what you want changed, the areas involved, your timing, known access limits, and what you have observed. A short project brief creates a better first conversation than a generic message.
BuiltRad’s free project builder helps organize those details and request a focused connection. BuiltRad is not the contractor and does not provide an estimate or negotiate a construction agreement.
Check the California license information
For work that requires a contractor license, ask for the professional’s legal business name and license number, then review the current information through the California Contractors State License Board before signing a contract.
License status, classifications, complaint disclosures, and other details are maintained by CSLB. A license search is an important check, not a substitute for reading the contract, confirming scope, or asking your own questions.
Keep the construction transaction direct
The professional you choose should handle the estimate, construction agreement, payment, permits, warranties, and work directly with you. BuiltRad’s role is limited to intake and connection.
Quick checklist
- Describe the work and add photos.
- Ask for the legal business name and license number when licensing applies.
- Check the license and classification through CSLB.
- Read the estimate and contract carefully before signing.
- Keep payment and construction questions directly with the professional.
Common questions
Does BuiltRad choose a contractor for me?
BuiltRad may manually review a request and work on an appropriate connection, but the homeowner chooses whether to speak with or hire any licensed professional.
Does a license guarantee the project outcome?
No. License verification is one part of evaluating a professional. Review the scope, agreement, insurance questions, references, and communication for your own situation.