QUALIFICATIONS
LICENSED:
In California, anyone who contracts to perform work on a project that is valued at $500 or more for labor and materials must hold a current, valid license from the CSLB. You can verify the license on-line or call 1-800-321-CSLB (2752)
If you use anyone other than your immediate family or a licensed subcontractor for work, you may be considered an "employer". Employers must register with the state and federal governments and are obligated to participate in state and federal income tax withholding, federal social security taxes, workers' compensation insurance, disability insurance costs, and unemployment compensation contributions. (http://www.cslb.ca.gov/Consumers/KnowRisksOfOwnerBuilder/TheResponsibilitiesOfAnOwnerBuilder.asp)
ALERT! Be advised that unlicensed individuals pose a risk to you and your family's financial security. They expose you to significant financial harm in the event that a worker is injured while on your property, if your property is damaged, if the work is incomplete and/or faulty. www.cslb.ca.gov/consumers/HireAContractor/WhatKindOfContractor.asp
OUR LICENSE CLASSIFICATIONS:
A General Engineering
7056.
A general engineering contractor is a contractor whose principal contracting business is in connection with fixed works requiring specialized engineering knowledge and skill, including the following divisions or subjects: irrigation, drainage, ...water supply, flood control, ...streets and roads, ...excavating, grading, trenching, ...B General Building
7057. (a)
... a general building contractor is a contractor whose principal contracting business is in connection with any structure built, being built, or to be built ... requiring in its construction the use of at least two unrelated building trades or crafts ... or to do or superintend the whole or any part thereof.C27 Landscaping
A landscape contractor constructs, maintains, repairs, installs, or subcontracts the development of landscape systems and facilities for public and private gardens and other areas which are designed to aesthetically, architecturally, horticulturally, or functionally improve the grounds within or surrounding a structure or a tract or plot of land. In connection therewith, a landscape contractor prepares and grades plots and areas of land for the installation of any architectural, horticultural and decorative treatment or arrangement.
C36 Plumbing
A plumbing contractor provides a means for a supply of safe water, ample in volume and of suitable temperature for the purpose intended and the proper disposal of fluid waste from the premises in all structures and fixed works. This classification includes but is not limited to:
(d)
Water and gas piping from the property owner's side of the utility meter to the structure or fixed works;(f)
The maintenance and replacement of all items described above and all health and safety devices such as, but not limited to, gas earthquake valves, gas control valves, back flow preventors, water conditioning equipment and regulating valves.INSURED:
WC Workers Compensation
In California, if a contractor has employees, they're required to carry workers' compensation insurance. The importance of this cannot be overstated. If a worker is injured working on your property and the contractor doesn't have insurance, you could be liable to pay for injuries and rehabilitation. Your homeowner's insurance may or may not cover those costs. You should check with your insurance carrier to make sure the workers' compensation insurance coverage being provided by the contractor is adequate. Learn more from the
CGL Commercial General Liability
Commercial general liability insurance is not required, however, it covers damage to your property. If the contractor does not carry general liability insurance, they should be able to explain how they would cover losses that would ordinarily be covered by insurance. If your contractor damages your property and doesn't carry commercial general liability insurance, you or your insurance policy could end up paying for damages.
A licensed contractor must provide you with information regarding both types of insurance in your written contract.
CERTIFIED:
IA Irrigation Auditor
TRUSTED:
BBB Better Business Bureau – Accredited Business
BBB Accreditation is an honor – and not every company is eligible. Businesses that meet our high standards are invited to join BBB. Businesses meeting BBB standards are presented to local Boards of Directors (or designees) for review and acceptance as a BBB Accredited Business. All BBB accredited businesses have agreed to live up to our Principles for Trust. Our Principles for Trust are a comprehensive set of policies, procedures and best practices focused on how businesses should treat the public – fairly and honestly in all circumstances. (http://www.la.bbb.org/MissionAndValues.aspx)
AL Angies List – Super Service Award: 2008, 2009, 2010
AFFILIATED
CLCA California Landscape Contractors Association
Hammer Company, Inc.
1645 Euclid St., Santa Monica, CA 90404
(800) 660-1452 (310) 450-1122
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