NJ HIC #13VH09293400.
Hiring a licensed contractor? NJ law requires home improvement contractors to register with the state, and Complete Design Industries is registered and carries insurance on every project. Here's what that registration means for you, and how to check any contractor before you hire them.
Licensed contractor, NJ style: what registration means.
Under New Jersey's Contractors' Registration Act, businesses that perform home improvement work on residential properties must register with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs. Registered contractors receive a Home Improvement Contractor number, which must appear on their contracts, estimates and advertising. Ours is HIC #13VH09293400.
Registration also requires a contractor to carry commercial general liability insurance. That protects you if something goes wrong on the job, such as accidental damage to your home.
Your rights as a homeowner.
New Jersey law gives homeowners a few important protections on home improvement projects:
- Home improvement contracts over $500 must be in writing and signed by both you and the contractor.
- The contract should describe the work, the materials, the total price and the start and completion dates.
- You generally have three business days after signing to cancel the contract.
- Changes to the agreed work should be made in writing.
We work this way on every job. You get a detailed written estimate, a written agreement, and any change or extra comes to you with a price before it happens.
How to verify a NJ HIC number
NJ Division of Consumer AffairsComplete Design Industries: HIC #13VH09293400
What being a responsible contractor looks like.
Written estimates
A detailed estimate that spells out what's included, so the scope and price are clear before anything starts.
Changes approved first
Anything unexpected is explained and priced, and nothing extra moves forward until you say yes.
A protected job site
Floors covered, dust controlled and the work area cleaned up when the job is done.
Licensing and insurance FAQs.
Is Complete Design Industries licensed in New Jersey?
Yes. We're a registered New Jersey home improvement contractor, HIC #13VH09293400.
Are you insured?
Yes. We carry insurance on our work, and we're happy to provide proof of insurance before your project starts.
Will I get a written contract?
Yes. You get a detailed written estimate and a written agreement describing the work, materials and price. Any changes are documented and approved by you first.
How do I know I'm hiring a licensed contractor in NJ?
Ask for the contractor's HIC number and check it with the state. A licensed contractor NJ homeowners can trust will print that number on estimates and contracts, show a certificate of insurance and put the agreement in writing.
How can I check a contractor's registration?
Ask for their HIC number, then look it up through the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs. A registered contractor should also be able to show you a certificate of insurance.