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Licensed specialty contractors for Bay Area homes

Some jobs belong to a narrow trade: foundations, retrofits, waterproofing, siding, restoration and tree removal. Each has its own California license class, and the work is permitted, structural, or both. On NorTech these projects are booked only with an independent contractor whose license for that trade we have checked against the state record.

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Work that needs a licensed specialty contractor

Foundation repair and seismic retrofit

Basement and crawlspace waterproofing

Siding installation and repair

Carports, pergolas and patio covers

Insulation for attics and crawlspaces

Mold remediation and water damage restoration

Tree removal and stump grinding

Fire hardening for homes near wildland

The license, and how we check it

California license: varies by project, for example concrete work, insulation or tree service

Each of these trades has its own contractor license class in California, and every license can be looked up by number on the state licensing board website. We check status and expiry before a contractor can take licensed work.

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Smaller jobs and bigger jobs

Small, no-permit repairs under the $1,000 handyman limit are handled as smaller jobs. Structural, permitted and restoration work always goes to a licensed contractor.

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Foundation Repair

Structural foundation repair — cracks, settling, and reinforcement — booked with a verified C-8 concrete contractor, not scoped down to cosmetic work.

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Seismic Retrofit (Foundation Bolting & Bracing)

Foundation bolting and cripple-wall bracing that keep an older home from sliding off its foundation in an earthquake.

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Basement & Crawlspace Waterproofing

Moisture and seepage stopped with drainage, sealing, vapor barriers, and sump systems by a verified licensed contractor.

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Siding Installation (New/Full Re-Side)

New siding installed on an addition, or a full re-side in vinyl, fiber cement, or wood — always a verified-licensed contractor's job, priced before you commit.

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Siding Repair

Wood, Hardie, and vinyl siding repaired or replaced, board or section.

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Carport Installation

A new freestanding carport — always built by a verified licensed contractor (California general building or framing license), permitted and inspected.

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Pergola & Patio Cover Construction

A new pergola or patio cover — always a verified licensed contractor; CA requires a permit for any patio cover over 120 sq ft or attached to the house.

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Insulation (Attic/Crawlspace)

Attic or crawlspace insulation installed by a verified C-2 insulation contractor.

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Mold Remediation

Containment, removal, and moisture correction of mold by a verified licensed contractor, with clearance testing.

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Water Damage Restoration

Standing water extracted, structure dried, and damaged materials removed or rebuilt after a leak, burst pipe, or flood.

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Tree Removal & Stump Grinding

Trees taken down safely and stumps ground below grade by a verified licensed tree-service contractor.

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Fire Hardening & WUI Prep

Ember vent screening, deck gap sealing, and defensible-space prep — critical in WUI zones.

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Frequently asked

Hiring a licensed specialty contractor: common questions

It depends on the trade. Foundation work, insulation and tree service each have their own California license class. Your booking shows the classification the job requires, and the contractor you book for it holds that license.

Retrofit and foundation work is normally permitted and inspected. The scope you confirm before booking states what is included.

Small repairs under $1,000 with no permit can be handled as smaller jobs. Installation, structural and restoration work goes to a licensed contractor.

Use the contractor license lookup on the state licensing board website with the number on your booking.

Specialty projects start with a written, up-front quote once the scope is confirmed, so you see the price before you commit.

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