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Cold winters, heavy snow, nor'easters and coastal storms drive demand for heating, roofing and ice dam prevention.
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Check a license in Massachusetts
Contractors doing residential home improvement work must register as Home Improvement Contractors (HIC) with the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation. Structural work also requires a Construction Supervisor License, and trades like plumbing and electrical are licensed separately.
Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation, Home Improvement Contractor Program · Massachusetts Division of Occupational Licensure (Construction Supervisor and trade license lookup)
Massachusetts homeowner FAQ
How do I check a contractor in Massachusetts?
Confirm the contractor's Home Improvement Contractor registration and, for structural work, their Construction Supervisor License. Both can be checked through Massachusetts state license lookups.
How much deposit can a contractor take?
Massachusetts law limits the advance deposit to one-third of the contract price, except for the cost of special-order materials. Get the payment schedule in writing.
What is the Massachusetts Guaranty Fund?
The Home Improvement Contractor Guaranty Fund can help homeowners with unpaid court judgments against registered contractors. If you pull the permit yourself, you may not be eligible, so let the registered contractor pull it.
How can I prevent ice dams?
Improve attic insulation and ventilation, and have gutters cleaned in fall. Roofers can install ice and water shield along the eaves.
When should I service my heating system?
Schedule boiler, furnace or heat pump service in early fall, before the heating season starts.
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