Verified Contractors in Kent, WA
Free for homeowners. Every contractor listed here is checked against the Washington State L&I
license registry
(data.wa.gov), and each profile shows the license number, status, surety bond, and insurance on file.
Kent at a glance
- 182Contractors listed statewide
- L&ILicense registry checked
- FreeFor homeowners, always
- 3Bids L&I recommends getting
Contractors serving Kent
No verified contractors are listed in Kent yet.
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What we verify
- WA L&I license and registration status, pulled from the public WA L&I datasets on data.wa.gov
- Surety bond on file with the state, including the bond amount
- General liability insurance on file, including the coverage amount and expiration
Working with contractors in Kent
Washington requires contractors to register with the Department of Labor & Industries and to carry a
surety bond and insurance. RCW 18.27.040 sets the bond at $30,000 for a general contractor and $15,000 for a
specialty contractor, and RCW 18.27.050 requires $50,000 for property damage, $100,000 for injury to any one
person, and $200,000 for injury to more than one person. Those minimums are the floor, not the ceiling: the
figures shown on each profile are what that contractor actually has on file.
If a contractor asks for cash up front, refuses to give you a license number, or will not put the terms in
writing, stop. Under RCW 18.27.080 an unregistered contractor cannot sue for the work or for breach of
contract, and the bond and insurance on file are what protect you if something goes wrong. L&I also advises
getting at least three written bids, asking for references, and requesting a performance bond on larger
projects.
Common questions
How long does verification take?
Every listing is refreshed against the Washington State L&I license registry on a recurring schedule, and the registry records the license status, surety bond, and insurance on file. Verification is not something you pay for — browsing the directory and checking a contractor is free for homeowners.
Is this directory free?
Yes. Checking a contractor license, bond, and insurance is free for homeowners, always. Contractor listings are free to keep.
What should I check before hiring a contractor?
Washington law requires most construction contractors to be registered with L&I, and requires a registered contractor to carry a surety bond and insurance. Under RCW 18.27.080, a contractor who was not duly registered when the work was contracted for cannot sue for the work or for breach of contract. Ask for the license number and check it against the L&I records before you sign anything.
How many bids should I get?
L&I recommends getting at least three written bids and comparing them carefully, plus references, a written contract, and — for larger projects — a performance bond. You can post your job for free on this site to start collecting quotes.
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