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NORTH COAST BUILDERS EXCHANGE 2018 Fall/Winter Issue – FREE

HOME IMPROVEMENT GUIDEA Free Contractor Directory & Resource Guide For Homeowners And Consumers

Work Specialty Listings index ................................... 2

Know Who You’re Hiring ........................................... 2

What is Illegal Contractor Activity? ........................... 2

Senior Scam Stoppers Seminars ............................. 3

CSLB Warns Consumers about Deceptive Home Improvement Offers, Contract Cancellation Rights .................................... 3

Terms of Agreement: A Consumer Guide to Home Improvement Contracts ................................ 22

Home Maintenance & Safety Checklist: Is Your Home Ready for Winter? ........................... 23

Board Reminds Contractors They Must Hold a License to Work in ‘Natural Disaster Areas’ ........... 24

North Coast Builders Exchange - 1030 Apollo Way, Santa Rosa, CA 95407 Ph. (707) 542-9502 www.ncbeonline.com

2018 Fall /Winter Home Improvement Guide

Solid Answers To Your Building And Remodeling Questions

How To Use This GuideWelcome to the 2018 Fall/Winter edition

of the North Coast Builders Exchange Home Improvement Guide.

If anyone can make the process of finding someone to help with your residential or commercial building project easier, it’s NCBE. We’re an association with 1200 members throughout Sonoma, Lake, Mendocino and Napa Counties, and we’ve been offering consumer recommendations for over 60 years.

Here’s how we suggest you use this Guide. First, look at the work specialty listings on page 2 to find out where in the Guide you can find the contractor or supplier to meet your need. Then check each listing to get the company’s name, principal contact person, address, phone number and contractor’s license number.

The Guide is one of the most complete we’ve ever published. In addition to listing a wide variety of contractors for your every building need, we have included a number of suppliers of legal, financial, insurance and other professional services.

Also, in the back of the Guide there are several consumer information articles that you should find interesting. When you’re done with the directory portion, we suggest you keep the Guide around your home or business as a handy reference tool.

We also encourage you to look at the display ads found throughout the Guide. They will provide you with additional information on those firms that will be helpful in your selection process.

Good luck! If you’ve got any questions, feel free to call us at (707) 542-9502.

What Kind of Contractor Do You Need?

Here are some guidelines to use when you begin searching for state-licensed contractors. Using s licensed contractor could help your avoid financial risk and other problems associated with unlicensed operators.

In California, anyone who contracts to perform work on a project that is valued at $500 or more for combined labor and materials costs must hold a current, valid license from CSLB. You can verify the license or call (800) 321-CSLB (2752).

ALERT! Be advised that unlicensed individuals pose a risk to you and your family’s financial security if a worker is injured while on your property, your property is damaged, or if the work is incomplete and/or faulty. Few, if any, unlicensed individuals have a bond or workers’ compensation insurance. The quality of their work usually doesn’t compare to that of a licensed contractor. Don’t take the chance in order to save a few dollars. You’ll probably end up paying more in the long run.

CSLB licenses contractors in 44 different classifications. This ranges from general contractors to swimming pool contractors, landscapers, painters, electricians, plumbers and many more. It will be easier to decide the right type of contractor if you carefully plan your project in advance and clearly define what you want done to your property.

Understanding the Difference Between a General and Specialty Contractor

General engineering and building contractors usually oversee projects and coordinate the specific licensed subcontractors for a job. Specialty or subcontractors usually are hired to perform a single job. For example, if you need only roofing or plumbing work, you may want to hire a contractor licensed in that particular specialty.

A general building contractor also may contract for specialty work, but must hold a specialty license for that work or actually have a specialty contractor do the work. The only exception is if the job requires more than two types of work on a building. Then it is appropriate for a licensed general building contractor to contract for and oversee the entire project. For example, if your kitchen remodeling will involve plumbing, electrical and carpentry work under one contract, you should hire a licensed “B” General Building contractor. Under these circumstances, a “B” contractor may perform all of the work on a building, or subcontract parts of the job to contractors with specialty licenses.

Thinking About Installing a New HVAC System?Installing a new heating and air-conditioning (HVAC) system is a major home improvement project. Before starting,

be sure your contractor holds an active C-20 Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning license that is issued by and in good standing with CSLB. You can check the status of a contractor’s license at www.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/checklicense.aspx.

Making sure your new system is properly installed and your ducts are sealed correctly will help ensure the equipment operates without leaks and provides you with the energy efficiency and savings you expect.

Use these fact sheets about energy efficiency as a guide before you select and hire a contractor, and follow the HVAC Checklist as you move through each step of your project. Download the HVAC checklist at: www.cslb.ca.gov/Resources/GuidesAndPublications/HVAC_AmbassadorPacket_Consumer.pdf

Licensed ContractorHire a state-licensed contractor and verify that your contractor is in good standing at www.cslb.ca.gov or by calling (800) 321-CSLB (2752).

Obtain a PermitMake sure your contractor obtains a building permit from your local building department.Beware of any contractor that offers a lower price to install a unit without a permit; having a permit ensures work will be inspected.

3-Day Right to CancelMake sure your contract includes a 3-day right to cancel clause. Information about home improvement contracts can be found in the Consumers section of CSLB’s website.

InsuranceVerify that your contractor has workers’ compensation (WC) and general liability insurance. WC insurance can be verified at www.cslb.ca.gov or by calling (800) 321-CSLB (2752). Homeowners may be financially liable for the cost of medical care for worker(s) who are injured on their property. Written ContractInsist on a written, fix-priced contract and don’t sign anything until you completely understand the terms.Down PaymentDo not pay more than 10% down or $1,000, whichever is less.Payment ScheduleDo not make payments ahead of the work. Keep a record of all payments.

Permit InspectionsMake sure that your local building department performs all required inspections, including in progress and final inspections, and that there are not any correction notices or red tags. Inspections ensure proper installation.

Final PaymentDo not make final payment before the final inspection has been conducted, the permit completed by the building department, and you are satisfied with the work.

DocumentationKeep a file of all documents and photos related to your project.

HVAC Checklist

2018 Fall/Winter Edition Home Improvement Guide

Work Specialty ListingsAlarms/Security/Locksmiths...................................... 4 Appliances/Furniture ..................................................4Aquascaping/Fountains/Ponds .................................4Asphalt/Paving/Striping/Grading...............................4Attorneys ...................................................................4Audio/Visual/Data/Communication ...........................4B License - Residential Remodel/Additions ..............5Building Materials/Lumber .........................................6Cabinets/Millwork/Closets .........................................7Certified Green Building Professional ........................8Concrete/Related Services .......................................8Concrete Forming Accessories .................................8Construction Clean Up .............................................8Countertops ...............................................................8Custom Home Construction ......................................8Decks/Patios .............................................................9Design/Drafting .........................................................9Developers/Project Management/Estimators ............9Doors .........................................................................9Drywall/Sheetrock .....................................................9 Earthwork/Paving ......................................................9Electrical/Lighting .................................................... 10Engineers ................................................................ 10Equestrian Facilities................................................. 10Equipment Rental/Sales/Service ............................ 11Erosion Control/Storm Water Mgmt./QSD/QSP ..... 11Excavation/Trenching/Underground ........................ 11Fencing/Gates ......................................................... 11Financial/Banking/Loans ........................................ 12Fire Sprinkler Systems ............................................ 12Fire/Flood/Earthquake Repair ................................. 12Flooring/Carpet ....................................................... 12Fuels/Oil .................................................................. 13Garage Doors .......................................................... 13Generators/Electrical Power .................................... 13Geothermal Heating/Cooling ................................... 13Hazmat Certified ...................................................... 13Heating/Ventilation/Air-Conditioning ....................... 13Horizontal & Directional Drilling ............................... 14Inspection/Consultants ............................................ 14Insulation/Energy Conservation .............................. 14Insurance ................................................................. 14Interior Design/Window Coverings .......................... 14Landscaping Services/Materials ............................. 14Masonry/Brick ......................................................... 15Metal Buildings ........................................................ 15Miscellaneous Services/Products/Supplies ............ 15Mobile/Manufactured Homes/Sales/Service/Repair ...15 Mold Investigation/Remediation .............................. 16Ornamental/Misc. Metals ........................................ 16Painting/Services/Supplies ..................................... 16Plumbing/Boilers/Hydronics .................................... 16Radiant Heating ....................................................... 16Real Estate Sales/Appraisals .................................. 16Recycling/Disposal/Debris Boxes ........................... 17Remodeling/Additions ............................................. 17Roofing Services/Gutters/Materials ........................ 17Sanitation/Septic ..................................................... 18Sheetmetal .............................................................. 18Siding....................................................................... 18Signs........................................................................ 18Skylights .................................................................. 18Solar ........................................................................ 18Stairs/Railing ........................................................... 18Steel/Structural/Reinforced ..................................... 18Surveyors ................................................................ 19Swimming Pools/Spa’s/Sauna’s .............................. 19Testing Labs ............................................................ 19Tile ........................................................................... 19Tree Service ............................................................ 19Trucking/Hauling .....................................................20Water–Treatment/Filters/Softeners..........................20Waterproofing ..........................................................20Welding, Metal Fabrication & Machining .................20Wells/Pumps/Drilling ............................................... 21Windows/Glass/Glazing ..........................................21

Report Unlicensed Contractor Activity to:Northern SWIFT

9821 Business Park Dr, Sacramento, CA 95827 Office numbers (916) 255-2924

Fax (916) 369-7265

What is illegal contractor activity?Who is considered an illegal contractor?

It is illegal for an unlicensed person to perform contracting work on any project valued at $500 or more in combined labor and material costs. Besides being illegal, unlicensed contractors lack accountability and have a high rate of involvement in construction scams. They also are unfair competition for licensed contractors who operate with bonds, insurance, and other responsible business practices.

What is CSLB doing to stop illegal activity?CSLB’s Statewide Investigative Fraud Team (SWIFT) monitors and combats illegal

activity. SWIFT has teams around the state that conduct stings on a regular basis and sweep construction sites.

SWIFT also conducts joint operations and sweeps with other state agencies dedicated to combating underground activity. Partnerships with other agencies help raise the penalties and fines for violators by increasing the scope of violations to include taxes, illegal payrolls, workers’ compensation insurance, and worker safety.

SCAMMER ARRESTED!

A California contractor, whose license was taken away, and her husband may have thought moving to Arizona would save them from having to answer for hundreds of thousands of dollars they allegedly took from unsuspecting homeowners in a sunroom scheme.

Constance Ruth Gabriel (51) and William Ernest Gabriel (65) were both returned to California this morning after their being arrested on August 9, 2018, at their home in Maricopa, Arizona by Pinal County Sheriff’s Office deputies. The arrests came after a Santa Clara County Superior Court judge signed criminal arrest warrants with bail amounts set at more than $580,000 for each suspect.

The couple will now face at least 79 charges, including 33 felonies. The felony charges are for grand theft (Penal Code (Pen) §487(a)) and elder abuse (Pen Code §368(d)). Also included are aggravated white collar enhancements because the two allegedly took more than $500,000 from victims and damaged or destroyed property with a value exceeding $200,000.

The charges are related to a CSLB investigation of home improvement jobs the couple took in the San Francisco Bay Area under the company names Sunrooms America, Inc. (CSLB #1009268), Sunrooms America Direct (CSLB #950078), and Gabriel Construction Company (CSLB #1004259).

It’s alleged that the two stole more than $855,000 from at least 33 victims in a scheme to contract for the construction of sunrooms. In most cases, the two collected illegally large down payments, then either never did any work or did very little work before abandoning the jobs. Earlier this year, the

Contractors State License Board revoked the three company licenses based on the same investigation.

“Contractors should never think that leaving California frees them from facing the consequences of their law-breaking actions here,” said CSLB Registrar David R. Fogt. “Our law enforcement partners in Santa Clara County and Pinal County, Arizona share CSLB’s commitment to consumer protection and worked closely with us to make this arrest.”

“The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office will always support any agency that needs help getting criminals off the streets,” said Sheriff Mark Lamb. “Our deputies worked hard to track down and arrest Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel and are thankful we’re able to bring justice to their victims.”

Both Constance and William Gabriel were arraigned August 31, 2018 in Courtroom D-23 at the San Jose Hall of Justice, 190 W Hedding Street, San Jose, CA 95110.

The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office believes it is likely more people fell victim to this sunroom scheme. Any possible victims are encouraged to contact Santa Clara County District Attorney Bureau of Investigations Investigator Dave Hewitt at (408) 808-3713.

The Contractors State License Board operates under the umbrella of the California Department of Consumer Affairs. CSLB licenses and regulates almost 290,000 contractors in California and is regarded as one of the leading consumer protection agencies in the United States. In fiscal year 2017-18, CSLB helped recover over $50 million in ordered restitution for consumers.

Contractor with Revoked License and Husband Returned from Arizona to California to Face Dozens of Criminal Charges

Prosecutor urging other possible victims of sunroom scheme to come forward after arrests in Arizona


The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) is urging consumers to be aware of home improvement offers by individuals who use unethical business practices to gain entry into their homes, and then use illegal, high-pressure sales or scare tactics to up-sell unneeded services or equipment.

Service advertisements are common from the heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning industry, especially during hot or cold weather, said former CSLB Registrar Steve Sands. “We’re noticing a significant number of consumer complaints related to this sector, but we also believe it’s important to protect and uphold the reputation of more than 11,000 licensed and honest contractors in the HVAC industry and other trades.”

Many of the complaints CSLB is receiving are from older adults who are falling victim to unscrupulous operators who make promises of low-cost equipment service over the phone, only to have onsite technicians make false statements that persuade them to increase their purchase. (Only the licensed contractor or salespeople for a contracting company who are registered with CSLB are authorized to sell additional services or work.)

In one case, an elderly woman was persuaded to sign over her home to the company. In a different case, an older property owner was convinced that all of her home’s ductwork needed replacing but, when a second opinion was obtained, it was determined that repair work was unnecessary.

CSLB asks California property owners to stay vigilant about low-cost home improvement offers for cooling, electrical, plumbing or any other similar tune-up offers that may not be what they seem.

• Be wary of telemarketers offering special deals for air duct cleaning or seasonal HVAC tune-ups. Many are calling from boiler room operations or call centers that pretend to be different types of service and repair companies, and make multiple calls until a homeowner takes the bait for a service call.

• Always ask for the state contractor license number before considering any offer.

• Make informed decisions about hiring a contractor or company by first checking CSLB’s website and review

the contractor’s detail page to assure the license is in good standing.

• If you’re not sure about a company’s offer, get a second opinion from a different, licensed contractor or company.

• Talk to your utility company to verify the accuracy of costs and potential savings the telemarketer offers for HVAC systems.

• Make sure the contract contains the notice about the three-day right to cancel.

It is equally important for consumers to pay attention to the work contract. If your home’s operating systems happen to fail and you call a company for immediate service, remember that your three-day right to cancel the contract is different depending on if it is a service and repair contract or a standard home improvement contract.

SERVICE AND REPAIR CONTRACT• The work requested is for an emergency replacement or fix; contact is initiated by the customer on short notice.

• The total price for labor and materials is $750 or less.

• The contract document should be printed with the title �Service and Repair Contract.�

• The contract document includes room for a signature, the date and a statement that reads: YOUR RIGHTS TO CANCEL BEFORE WORK BEGINS.

• The three-day right to cancel ends as soon as the contract is signed and work begins, unless the contractor fails to comply with any of the specified requirements.

• The contractor must not sell goods or services beyond what is reasonable and necessary to take care of the problem being repaired.

• No payment is due or should be accepted by the contractor until the work is completed. The service and repair contractor may charge only one service fee.

• Any work beyond the initial replacement or repair may not be done without negotiation of a standard home improvement contract.

• Any parts that were replaced by the contractor must be offered to the customer.

• A customer may request that the contractor sign a release from lien claim for work that is done.

STANDARD HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT

• The contract is not for urgent service and repair, and negotiations to enter into a contract can be initiated by the contractor or the customer.

• The total price for labor and materials is $500 or more. (The work is not for an emergency replacement or repair of $750 or less.)

• A home improvement contract is an agreement between a contractor and a property owner or tenant that includes descriptions of all labor, services, and materials to be furnished and performed.

• The customer has until midnight of the third business day after signing the agreement or purchase to cancel the contract.

• The down payment may only be 10 percent of the total contract price or $1,000, whichever is less. Only pay for portions of the home improvement project as they are completed.

• For repairs in a state or federally declared disaster zone, the customer has seven days to cancel the contract with no obligation for payment.

CSLB encourages consumers to always Check the License First by visiting www.cslb.ca.gov or calling CSLB’s toll-free automated line: 800.321.CSLB (2757). Also, visit CSLB’s website for tips about how to hire a contractor and to sign up for CSLB email alerts.

The California Contractors State License Board operates under the umbrella of the Department of Consumer Affairs. CSLB licenses and regulates California’s 288,000 contractors, and is regarded as one of the leading consumer protection agencies in the United States. In fiscal year 2012-13, CSLB helped recover nearly $51 million in ordered restitution for consumers.

CSLB Warns Consumers about Deceptive Home Improvement Offers, Contract Cancellation Rights

Statewide alert comes after multiple complaints, especially from the elderly

Seniors are a vulnerable audience, often preyed upon by unlicensed or unscrupulous contractors.

Our Senior Scam Stopper seminars have been offered throughout the state since 1999 in cooperation with legislators, state and local agencies, law enforcement, district attorneys, and community-based organizations.

Seminars provide information about construction-related scams and how seniors can protect themselves when hiring a contractor. Sessions feature expert speakers from many local, state, and federal agencies, who present broader topics, including identity theft, auto repair, Medicare, foreign lotteries, and mail fraud.

We hope you will join us at one of the upcoming seminars. Please check the calendar at www.cslb.ca.gov/consumers/senior_scam_stoppers for a seminar

near you. Click the link in each calendar date for more information.

Contact CSLB’s outreach coordinator at (916) 255-3273 for additional details.

Senior Scam Stopper Seminars

Home Improvement Guide 2018 Fall/Winter Edition

Alarms, Security & Locksmiths

BAY ALARM COMPANY 1016 Clegg Ct John Reynolds Petaluma, CA 94954 (707)769-3515 Fax/776-2919 www.bayalarm.com #880138 C-10 C-7 Install & Monitor/Fire/Burglar/CCTV/Access Control Systems

Appliance & Furniture

ASIENS APPLIANCE, INC. 1801 Piner Rd Chris Wilhelmsen Santa Rosa, CA 95403 (707)546-3749 Fax/546-6180 www.asiensappliance.com Major Appliance Sales & Service

Aquascaping, Fountains & Ponds

MOUNTAIN MEADOW LANDSCAPE 14329 Kinley Dr Bernard Brady Healdsburg, CA 95448 (707)433-4590 www.MountainMeadowLandscape.com #826075 C-27 Landscape Design/Construction/Maintenance

Asphalt, Paving, Striping & Grading

BOHAN & CANELIS GENERAL ENGINEERING, INC. PO Box 186 Nick Canelis Cazadero, CA 95421 (707)632-5708 Fax/632-6342 www.bcgeinc.com #829905 A C-12 C-42 General Engineering

CALVI CONSTRUCTION PO Box 444 Ronald C. Calvi Occidental, CA 95465 (707)874-3483 Fax/243-2623 #384591 A General Engineering

EMPIRE ASPHALT & ENGINEERING CO., INC. P O Box 467 Rodney Sichel Santa Rosa, CA 95402 (707)586-8520 Fax/586-8524 www.empireasphalt.com #730311 A Asphalt/Paving/Equestrian Facilities

KADON TRUCKING, INC. PO Box 1619 Karen Carpenter Windsor, CA 95492 (707)838-8008 Fax/838-8009 www.kadontrucking.com Dirt/Sand/Gravel/Rock/Asphalt Trucking

NORTHWEST GENERAL ENGINEERING PO Box 11099 Janelle Holtzinger Santa Rosa, CA 95406 (707)579-1163 Fax/579-1162 www.nwgen.com #781913 A HAZ Site Development/Grading/Paving/Underground

NUNLEY ENGINEERING, INC. 1511 Mark West Springs Rd Michael Nunley Santa Rosa, CA 95404 (707)584-3633 Fax/584-3636 #777343 A Grading/Underground Construction

ROBISON CONSTRUCTION PO Box 219 Kevin/Judy Robison Penngrove, CA 94951 (707)769-4747 Fax/789-0800 #701379 A Grading/Excavation/Drains/Sewers/Roads/Paving/Trenching

VON RENNER CONSTRUCTION & EXCAVATION, INC. PO Box 2308 Jeff Leyden Guerneville, CA 95446 (707)869-0901 Fax/869-0953 www.vonrennerconstruction.com #899560 A Underground Construction

Attorney

SHAPIRO, GALVIN, SHAPIRO & MORAN PO Box 5589 Dan Galvin Santa Rosa, CA 95402 (707)544-5858 Fax/544-6702 www.shapirogalvinlaw.com Attorney

Audio/Visual, Data & Communications

JOHN EVANS ENTERPRISES DBA ELEOS ELECTRIC 8453 Trione Circle John Evans Windsor, CA 95492 (707)837-6722 www.eleoselectric.com #1009044 C-10 Electrical Contractor


B Licensed Residential Remodel & Additions

ANTONIS CONSTRUCTION BUILDING & PAINTING, INC. 4230 Petaluma Blvd., North Keri Antonis Petaluma, CA 94952 (707)280-5740 Fax/773-7856 www.antonisconstruction.com #940470 B C-33 General Contractor/ Painting Contractor

BLANCHARD CONSTRUCTION, INC 887 2nd St Joan Fay Santa Rosa, CA 95404 (707)528-3989 Fax/528-9145 www.blanchardconstruction.com #379471 B Custom Homes/Additions/Remodeling/Commercial Improvements

GEORGE DRADY CONTRACTOR, INC. 4965 Everglade Dr Rich or Julie Drady Santa Rosa, CA 95409 (707)527-9318 Fax/527-9318 #370825 B Residential/General Contracting

DREAM BUILDERS 5412 Arnica Way Jeff Broom Santa Rosa, CA 95403 (707)328-2172 #459717 B Residential Remodeling

EARTHTONE CONSTRUCTION, INC. 6932 Sebastopol Ave, Ste A Andy Bannister/ Sebastopol, CA 95472 Zac Douch (707)823-6118 Fax/824-5608 www.earthtoneconstruction.com #744846 B Residential Remodel/New/Management/Facilities & Maintenance

EVENICH CONSTRUCTION, INC. 445 Pepper Lane Ron Evenich Petaluma, CA 94952 (707)479-8737 Fax/794-9643 www.evenichconstruction.com #493087 B General Contractor

JAMES FURULI INVESTMENT CO,INC. DBA ENVIRONMENTAL DYNAMICS 1320 Commerce St, Ste T Jim Furuli Petaluma, CA 94954 (707)762-9224 Fax/762-1964 www.envdynamics.com #496526 B D-63 SBE Certified Small Business/Janitorial/Maintenance/General Contractor

THE HAND GROUP, INC. 2060 Harrison St Steve/Pat Hand Petaluma, CA 94954 (707)778-9185 Fax/658-1181 www.thehandgroupinc.com #824511 B Home Repairs & Remodel/Additions

HARKEY CONSTRUCTION, INC. 810 DenBeste Ct #101 Jeff Harkey Windsor, CA 95492 (707)836-1315 Fax/836-1387 www.harkeyconstruction.com #790931 B CGBP Residential/Commercial Construction/Custom/Remodel/Additions

HENDERSON CONSTRUCTION 9807 Veronica Dr George Henderson Windsor, CA 95492 (707)837-0294 #751893 B Residential Construction

KARMA DOG CONSTRUCTION, INC 25980 River Rd Preston Addison Cloverdale, CA 95425 (707)495-8456 Fax/894-9818 www.karmadogconstruction.com #993306 B Design-Build/Remodel/Additions/New/In House Cabinets & Concrete Countertops

MILTENBERGER CONSTRUCTION 5440 State Farm Drive #8 Klaus Miltenberger Rohnert Park, CA 94928 (707)521-9995 Fax/521-9995 #693407 B Remodel/Additions/Kitchens/Baths

Lic #459717

Kitchens • Additions • Interior Finish Work

We make your dreams a beautiful reality.As seen on Houzz.com

(707) 591-0399 (707) 328-2172

Lic. #880356


MORITA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 1290 Elysian Ave Russ/Ken Morita Penngrove, CA 94951 (707)795-9545 Fax/795-5202 #675180 B Custom Homes/Additions/Remodels

NATURALIGHT SOLAR, INC. 436 Larkfield Center Joel Durand Santa Rosa, CA 95403 (707)527-5330 Fax/676-9165 www.naturalightsolar.com #955940 B Velux Skylights & Velux Sun Tunnel Tubular Skylights

NIELSEN AIRE CORP. DBA GREENLYNX 6501 Orchard Station Road Nicole Tai or Sebastopol, CA 95472 Brandon Bugge (415)890-5880 www.greenlynx.net #680356 B C-21 Deconstruction/Gen Building/Green Building Supplies/Cabinets/Construction Clean-up/Custom Homes/Doors/Electrical/Lighting/Flooring/Hardware/Painting Supplies/Windows/Appliances/Project Mgmt

PETERS CONSTRUCTION PO Box 2813 Caleb Peters Guerneville, CA 95446 (707)888-2339 www.constructionbypeters.com #1001894 B General Contractor

PRESTIGE HOMES & REMODEL INC. P.O. Box 11456 Tammy Ozsvath Santa Rosa, CA 95406 (707)535-2055 Fax/569-8341 www.prestigehomes-remodel.com #778475 B General Contractor

REALTY WORLD SELZER REALTY 551 South Orchard Ave Richard Selzer Ukiah, CA 95418 (707)462-4000 Fax/472-2544 www.selzerrealty.com Real Estate Sales/Management/Loans

RHA BUILDERS INC. P.O. Box 130 Katie Huddleston Cotati, CA 94931 (707)843-3734 Fax/843-3739 www.rhabuilders.com #750929 B C-6 General Building Contractor/Cabinet/Millwork/Finish Carpentry

STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY, INC 52 Foothill Rd Yvon Gregorian San Anselmo, CA 94960 (415)730-8985 www.structuralintegrity.biz #578269 B General Contractor

Building Materials & Lumber

ADOBE LUMBER, INC. 150 S Napa Junction Rd George Parras, Jr. American Canyon, CA 94503 (707)647-2100 Fax/647-2111 www.adobelumber.com Lumber/Building Materials

BARNES LUMBER CO. PO Box 397 Lynn Hoyer Cloverdale, CA 95425 (707)894-2989 Fax/894-5149 www.lumberyardcloverdale.com Lumber/Building Materials

BMD, INC (BUILDING MATERIAL DISTRIBUTORS) PO Box 606 Chris Garlieb Galt, CA 95632 (209)745-3001 Fax/345-2446 www.bmdusa.com Building Materials

FRIEDMAN’S HOME IMPROVEMENT 4055 Santa Rosa Ave Santa Rosa, CA 95407 (707)584-7811 Fax/584-5010 friedmanshome.com Hardware/Building Supplies


HEALDSBURG LUMBER COMPANY PO Box 970 Eric Ziedrich Healdsburg, CA 95448 (707)431-9663x16 Fax/431-9655 www.hlc-inc.com #749269 B C-17 C-28 Building Materials

MEAD CLARK LUMBER COMPANY PO Box 529 Jeff Scott Santa Rosa, CA 95402 (707)576-3333 Fax/523-0350 www.meadclark.com Lumber/Hardware/Building Materials

NIELSEN AIRE CORP. dba GREENLYNX 6501 Orchard Station Road Nicole Tai or Sebastopol, CA 95472 Brandon Bugge (415)890-5880 www.greenlynx.net #680356 B C-21 Deconstruction/Gen Building/Green Building Supplies/Cabinets/Construction Clean-up/Custom Homes/Doors/Electrical/Lighting/Flooring/Hardware/Painting Supplies/Windows/Appliances/Project Mgmt

SOILAND COMPANY, INC. 7171 Stony Point Rd Mark Soiland Cotati, CA 94931 (707)795-1775 Fax/795-9426 www.soilandrocks.com Rock Quarry/Landscape Materials

Cabinets, Millwork & Closets

CLASSIC MILL & CABINET 590 Santana Dr Michael Siemsen Cloverdale, CA 95425 (707)894-9800 Fax/894-2159 www.classicmill.com #408501 C-6 Cabinet Maker/Millwork

CLOSET CRAFTERS, INC. 1824 Empire Industrial Ct Heather Towner Santa Rosa, CA 95403 (707)546-1009 Fax/546-6968 www.closetcrafters.com #641252 C-6 Custom Closet Organizer Systems/Garage Cabinets



JOHN’S FORMICA SHOP, INC. 2439 Piner Rd John Deas Santa Rosa, CA 95403 (707)544-8585 Fax/544-3620 www.johnsformicashop.com #521041 C-6 D-12 Residential Cabinets & Countertops

KITCHEN DESIGN CENTER 3558 Round Barn Blvd #200 Ann Stanfill Santa Rosa, CA 95403 (707)799-7003 Fax/484-9090 www.kitchendesigncenters.net Retail Cabinets/Countertops Design/Service

RC CABINETS & CLOSETS 466 Primero Court #B Roberta Hall Cotati, CA 94931 (707)664-1900 Fax/664-1912 www.rccabinetsandclosets.com #985074 C-6 Custom Cabinetry: Kitchens/Vanities/Built-Ins/Wall Units/Closets/Garages/Laundry Rooms/ Home Offices


Certified Green Building Professional

LEFF CONSTRUCTION 6791 Sebastopol Avenue, Suite 140 David Leff Sebastopol, CA 95472 (707)823-4899 Fax/823-5014 www.leffconstruction.com #521133 B CGBP New Construction/Remodel

Concrete & Related Services

B K W CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION, INC. PO Box 7251 William Rietman Santa Rosa, CA 95407 (707)579-2485 Fax/579-2428 www.bkwconcrete.com #917334 C-8 Commercial/Residential

CANYON ROCK CO., INC. PO Box 639 Wendel Trappe Forestville, CA 95436 (707)887-2634 Fax/887-9258 www.canyonrockinc.com #549967 A Rock Quarry/Ready Mix

D S WATERPROOFING PO Box 5396 Douglas J. Silva Santa Rosa, CA 95402 (707)526-5250 Fax/838-8413 #564070 C-39 Shower Pans/Decks/Belowgrade/Waterproofing

WHEELER ZAMARONI LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES 3500 Petaluma Hill Rd Louie Zamaroni Santa Rosa, CA 95404 (707)543-8400 Fax/575-3584 www.wzsupply.com Landscape Supplies/Stone Fabrication

DBA REDWOOD CONCRETE PUMP SERVICE 1372 Los Alamos Road Vickie Worden Santa Rosa, CA 95409 (707)538-1206 Fax/539-4689 www.redwoodconcretepumping.com #639478 D-06 Concrete Pumping Service

Concrete Forming Accessories



Construction Clean Up

INDUSTRIAL CARTING PO Box 2638 Curtis Michelini, Sr./Lisa Hardin Rohnert Park, CA 94927 (707)585-0511 Fax/585-8868 Debris Box/Recycling//Transport/Tanker

INTEGRITY CONSTRUCTION MAINTENANCE, INC. 3531 Gravenstein Hwy South Bennett White Sebastopol, CA 95472 (707)829-5300 Fax/829-5505 www.icmconstruction.com #846187 B C-21 C-33 D-38 D-63 Building Maintenance

Countertops

AMERICAN TILE & STONE 5805 Labath Ave, Ste 3 Eric Ulicny Rohnert Park, CA 94928 (707)585-0810x102 Fax/585-0812 www.americantilestone.com #779103 B C-54 Full Service/Install Tile Company

CUSTOM DESIGN COUNTERTOPS, INC. 3005 Wiljan Ct Ste B Dennis W. Green Santa Rosa, CA 95407 (707)579-9501 Fax/579-9985 www.cdctops.com #600265 D-12 Residential & Commercial Countertops


INTEGRATED RESOURCES GROUP, INC. 275 Valley Dr Charles Lipori Brisbane, CA 94005 (415)657-0280 Fax/657-0260 www.marblecompany.com Natural Stone Importer

JOHN’S FORMICA SHOP, INC. 2439 Piner Rd John Deas Santa Rosa, CA 95403 (707)544-8585 Fax/544-3620 www.johnsformicashop.com #521041 C-6 D-12 Residential Cabinets & Countertops


NORTH COAST TILE & STONE, INC. 3854 Santa Rosa Avenue Tom Bodell Santa Rosa, CA 95407 (707)586-2064 Fax/586-1170 www.nctile.com #641574 C-54 Tile/Marble/Granite Slab/Fabrication/Installation

SIMPSON SHEET METAL, INC. PO Box 2834 Barbie Richardson Santa Rosa, CA 95405 (707)576-1500 Fax/576-1639 www.simpsonsheetmetal.com #416913 C-20 C-43 HVAC/Custom Sheetmetal/Flashings/Gutters

Custom Home Construction




Specializing in Home Improvement and New Home Construction

Michael Arikat M 415.991.9517

www.propertyrehabgeeks.com

703 Second Street, Suite 451, Santa Rosa, CA 95404 707.755.7030 (877) 74GEEKS

CA Lic #1011582



KING CONSTRUCTION & GENERAL ENGINEERING INC 5880 Commerce Blvd Ste#102 Kevin King Rohnert Park, CA 94928 (707)571-8458 #494170 A B General Building Contractor/General Engineering Contractor

LAKE COUNTY CONTRACTORS, INC. PO Box 1622 Kelli Brown Lakeport, CA 95453 (707)263-8482 Fax/263-8484 www.lakecountycontractors.com #993880 A B General Building/Engineering Contractor



MSA, INC DBA PROPERTY REHAB GEEKS 703 Second St Ste 451 Michael Arikat Santa Rosa, CA 95404 (707)755-7030 Fax/755-7031 www.propertyrehabgeeks.com #1011582 B Residential Building New/Remodel

PETERS CONSTRUCTION PO Box 2813 Caleb Peters Guerneville, CA 95446 (707)888-2339 www.constructionbypeters.com #1001894 B General Contractor


REBICH CONSTRUCTION, INC. PO Box 1087 John Rebich Windsor, CA 95492 (707)756-7015 Fax/838-4827 #675200 A B C-42 Residential Construction/Genl Engineering/Sanitation System


Decks & Patios



HENDERSON CONSTRUCTION 9807 Veronica Dr George Henderson Windsor, CA 95492 (707)837-0294 #751893 B Residential Construction

NORTH COAST WATERPROOFING, INC. 19655 Arnold Dr Cliff Matthews Sonoma, CA 95476 (707)935-1721 Fax/996-2834 www.northcoastwaterproofing.com #902792 C-33 Epoxy/Sealants/Decks/Below Grade Waterproofing

Design & Drafting




J.M. TURNER ENGINEERING, INC. 1325 College Ave Hans Vermeulen Santa Rosa, CA 95404 (707)528-4503 Fax/528-4505 www.jmteng.com Civil Engineering/Excavation Shoring Designs & Engineering

Developers, Project Management

& Estimators

CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SPECIALISTS 8499 Old Redwood Highway #203 Steve Clark Windsor, CA 95492 (707)838-1679 www.cisinspects.com #783342 A B Construction Risk Management/Inspections/Consulting

EARTHTONE CONSTRUCTION, INC. 6932 Sebastopol Ave, Ste A Andy Bannister/Sebastopol, CA 95472 Zac Douch (707)823-6118 Fax/824-5608 www.earthtoneconstruction.com #744846 B Residential Remodel/New/Management/Facilities & Maintenance

HEALDSBURG REALTY 709 Healdsburg Ave Eric Drew Healdsburg, CA 95448 (707)433-6555 Fax/433-6620 www.artisansothebysrealty.com Real Estate



DoorsDON’S GARAGE DOORS PO Box 382 Don E. Franklin Petaluma, CA 94953 (707)763-0265 Fax/763-0126 www.donsgaragedoorco.com #376434 D-08 Residential Garage Doors




Drywall & SheetrockFRIEDMAN’S HOME IMPROVEMENT 4055 Santa Rosa Ave Santa Rosa, CA 95407 (707)584-7811 Fax/584-5010 friedmanshome.com Hardware/Building Supplies

Earthwork & PavingBOHAN & CANELIS GENERAL ENGINEERING, INC. PO Box 186 Nick Canelis Cazadero, CA 95421 (707)632-5708 Fax/632-6342 www.bcgeinc.com #829905 A C-12 C-42 General Engineering







SERRES CORPORATION 16060 Sonoma Hwy Judy Serres Sonoma, CA 95476 (707)996-6776 Fax/996-5327 www.serrescorp.com #471196 A Grading/Vineyard Development/Reservoirs


Electrical & Lighting

COMBS ELECTRIC 1415 Fulton Rd #205-130 Rich Combs Santa Rosa, CA 95403 (707)578-1814 Fax/578-1415 #804051 C-10 Electrical Services/Commercial/Home Improvement



JOE LUNARDI ELECTRIC, INC. PO Box 120 Jolene Corcoran Sebastopol, CA 95473 (707)545-4755 Fax/579-1757 www.lunardielectric.com #315543 C-10 Commercial/Residential

VINCE SIGAL ELECTRIC, INC. PO Box 1995 Vince Sigal Windsor, CA 95492 (707)526-6403 Fax/526-6486 www.vselectric.com #867459 C-10 Res/Com Electrical/Solar voltaic

WIGGINS ELECTRIC, INC. 1370 Airport Blvd Dean Wiggins Santa Rosa, CA 95403 (707)545-7869 Fax/545-7724 #290442 B C-10 Commercial & Residential Electric

EngineersBRELJE & RACE, CONSULTING ENGINEERS 475 Aviation Blvd, Ste 120 Scott Simkins/ Santa Rosa, CA 95403 John Locey (707)576-1322 Fax/576-0469 www.brce.com Consulting Civil Engineers/Surveyors

DIMENSIONS 4 ENGINEERING, INC. PO Box 1625 Douglas Donmon Santa Rosa, CA 95402 (707)578-3433 Fax/526-3433 www.d4e.net Civil Engineering/Land Surveying

FIRMA DESIGN GROUP 418 B Street, 3rd Floor Martin Goldsbrough Santa Rosa, CA 95401 (707)792-1800 Fax/792-1852 www.firmadesigngroup.com Planning/Civil Engineering/Landscape Architecture/Site Planning

JOHNSON, DE BOIS & FORREST 405 W College Ave, Ste E Jeff De Bois Santa Rosa, CA 95401 (707)575-0911 Fax/575-0838 www.jdfengineering.com Structural Engineering/Code Consulting

S H N CONSULTING ENGINEERS & GEOLOGISTS, INC. 335 S Main Street Angela Herman Willits, CA 95490 (707)459-4518 Fax/459-1884 www.shn-engr.com ASB HAZ SBE Consulting Engineers & Geologists

J.M. TURNER ENGINEERING, INC. 1325 College Ave Hans Vermeulen Santa Rosa, CA 95404 (707)528-4503 Fax/528-4505 www.jmteng.com Civil Engineering/Excavation Shoring Designs & Engineering

Equestrian Facilities


STRAIGHT LINE FENCE COMPANY PO Box 6758 Scott Merrow Santa Rosa, CA 95406 (707)527-5745 Fax/527-5787 www.straightlinefence.com #823127 C-13 Fence Builder/Automated Entry Systems


Equipment Rentals, Sales & Service

GLOBE BAY AREA FORKLIFT CO 2245 McKinnon Avenue Charmaine Creer San Francisco, CA 94124 (415)647-6990 Fax/647-6991 www.globeforklift.com Equipment Rentals/Forklift/Scissorlifts/Telehander

Erosion Control & Storm Water Management (QSD/QSP)







STEVENSON SUPPLY & TRACTOR COMPANY 3601 Regional Pkwy Rodney Stevenson Santa Rosa, CA 95403 (707)575-3335 Fax/575-8723 www.stevensonsupply.net Geotextiles/Erosion Control


Excavation, Trenching & Underground


DBA ROTO ROOTER PLUMBERS 885 Olive Ave, Ste D Mendy Calegari Novato, CA 94945 (415)898-2700 Fax/898-6074 www.rotorooter.com #288461 C-12 C-36 C-42 Video Pipe Inspection/Trenchless Pipe Bursting/Cleaning/Sewer Storm Drains


CANYON ROCK CO., INC. PO Box 639 Wendel Trappe Forestville, CA 95436 (707)887-2634 Fax/887-9258 www.canyonrockinc.com #549967 A Rock Quarry/Ready Mix




NUNLEY ENGINEERING, INC. 1511 Mark West Springs Rd Michael Nunley Santa Rosa, CA 95404 (707)584-3633 Fax/584-3636 #777343 A Grading/Underground Construction



TIGHT ACCESS EXCAVATION, INC. 6504 Orchard Station Rd Mike Sedano Sebastopol, CA 95472 (707)795-0369 Fax/795-8975 www.tightaccess.net #687105 A Residential & Commercial Excavation/Demolition


Fencing & Gates


COGGINS FENCE & SUPPLY, INC. PO Box 343 Joe Cox Santa Rosa, CA 95402 (707)546-0284 Fax/546-0211 www.cogginsfence.com #210646 C-13 Kennels/Gates/Fencing




S. R. IRON, INC PO Box 1086 Ray Sanchez Healdsburg, CA 95448 (707)758-7333 www.sriron.com #576171 C-23 C-51 Ornamental Metals/Structural Steel

STRAIGHT LINE FENCE COMPANY PO Box 6758 Scott Merrow Santa Rosa, CA 95406 (707)527-5745 Fax/527-5787 www.straightlinefence.com #823127 C-13 Fence Builder/Automated Entry Systems

Financial, Banking & Loans

SAVINGS BANK OF MENDOCINO COUNTY PO Box 3600 Richard Kucz Ukiah, CA 95482 (707)462-6613 Fax/462-9222 www.savingsbank.com Bank

SONOMA COUNTY ENERGY INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM 2300 County Center Drive, Ste. A105 Dori Estrella Santa Rosa, CA 95403 (707)565-6470 Fax/565-6474 www.sonomacountyenergy.org County Resource for Energy, Water and Solar Improvements

Fire, Flood & Earthquake Repair


Fire Sprinkler Systems

ALPHA FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS, INC. 2391 Circadian Wy Jack Gale Santa Rosa, CA 95407 (707)527-6407 Fax/527-6197 alphafiresystems.com #670313 C-16 Fire Sprinklers

Flooring & Carpet

CLOVERDALE FLOOR & WINDOW COVERINGS 427 Merlot Dr Edwin Vlasak Cloverdale, CA 95425 (707)481-6175 Floor/Window Coverings



Fuels & Oil

MC PHAIL FUEL CO. 300 Alder Ave Steve Lofgren Cotati, CA 94931 (707)285-3525 Fax/285-2180 http://www.mcphails.com Propane Sales/Service

Garage Doors


DON’S GARAGE DOORS PO Box 382 Don E. Franklin Petaluma, CA 94953 (707)763-0265 Fax/763-0126 www.donsgaragedoorco.com #376434 D-08 Residential Garage Doors

JONES GARAGE DOOR CO., INC. 1001 Transport Way Jim Jones Petaluma, CA 94954 (707)795-5426 Fax/762-0975 www.jonesdoor.com #345502 D-28 Garage Doors/Gates/Activating Devices

OVERHEAD DOOR COMPANY OF SANTA ROSA 250 Colgan Avenue John Henson Santa Rosa, CA 95404 (707)542-4949 Fax/542-0108 www.overheaddoorcompanyofsantarosa.com #281347 D-28 Residential/Commercial/Sales/Service/Install Garage Doors

Generators & Electrical Power



SOLARCRAFT 8 Digital Drive, Suite 101 Ted Walsh Novato, CA 94949 (415)382-7717 Fax/382-0592 solarcraft.com #497797 B C-10 C-46 D-35 Solar Energy Equip/Design/Install/Residential/Commercial/Gen Bldg/Electrical/Pool & Spa Maintenance

Geothermal Heating & Cooling

AC CONNECTION, INC., DBA AIR CONNECTION 1375 Central Ave Mark Morelli Santa Rosa, CA 95401 (707)571-8384 Fax/569-9041 www.acconnections.com #805918 C-20 C-4 D-64 HVAC/In Floor Hydronics/Geothermal/Service

Hazmat Certified



Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

ESTES HEATING & COOLING 5647 Corbett Circle Jack Estes Santa Rosa, CA 95403 (707)495-6781 Fax/303-7420 www.estes-heatingandcooling.com #957051 C-20 Heating & Air Conditioning Contractor




Horizontal & Directional DrillingTIGHT ACCESS EXCAVATION, INC. 6504 Orchard Station Rd Mike Sedano Sebastopol, CA 95472 (707)795-0369 Fax/795-8975 www.tightaccess.net #687105 A RES/COM Excavation/Demolition

Inspection & Consultants (Residential)

APPERSON INSULATION & ENERGY MANAGEMENT PO Box 366 Jim Apperson Redwood Valley, CA 95470 (707)579-5158 Fax/485-1986 www.appersonem.com #431271 B C-17 C-2 Insulation/Energy Conservation/Serving Sonoma, Lake and Mendocino Counties

CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SPECIALISTS 8499 Old Redwood Highway #203 Steve Clark Windsor, CA 95492 (707)838-1679 www.cisinspects.com #783342 A B Construction Risk Management/Inspections/Consulting

HYBRID PREFAB HOMES 5755 Mountain Hawk Dr, Ste 208 Otis Orsburn Santa Rosa, CA 95409 (707)527-3838 www.hybridprefabhomes.com Modular design/sales

Insulation & Energy Conservation

APPERSON INSULATION & ENERGY MANAGEMENT PO Box 366 Jim Apperson Redwood Valley, CA 95470 (707)579-5158 Fax/485-1986 www.appersonem.com #431271 B C-17 C-2 Insulation/Energy Conservation/Serving Sonoma, Lake and Mendocino Counties


Insurance

DON RAMATICI INSURANCE, INC. 731 A Southpoint Blvd W. Thomas Griffith Petaluma, CA 94954 (707)782-9200 Fax/782-9300 www.ramaticiins.com Insurance

Interior Design & Window Covering

CLIMATEPRO 6145 State Farm Drive Jeremy Dobbins Rohnert Park, CA 94928 (707)569-9098 Fax/540-6053 www.climatepro.com Window tinting and graphics


Landscaping, Materials & Services

EARTH DESIGN GROUP 486 Parquet Street Silas Edman Jr. Sebastopol, CA 95472 (707)823-9233 www.earthdesigngroup.com #804901 C-27 C-53 Landscaping/Swimming Pool Contractor

FIRMA DESIGN GROUP 418 B Street, 3rd Floor Martin Goldsbrough Santa Rosa, CA 95401 (707)792-1800 Fax/792-1852 www.firmadesigngroup.com Planning/Civil Engineering/Landscape Architecture/Site Planning




JOHNSON’S CUSTOM LANDSCAPING, INC. 591 Riverside Dr Jim Johnson Ukiah, CA 95482 (707)272-8110 Fax/462-2656 www.johnsonscustomlandscaping.net #748725 C-27 SBE Landscaping Construction & Maintenance



PARK AVENUE TURF PO Box 2198 Russ Clarke Sebastopol, CA 95473 (707)823-8899 Fax/823-9010 www.parkavenueturf.com #759431 B C-27 Sod Farm/Sales/Genl Contractor

QUALITY LANDSCAPE COMPANY 11821 West Rd Frank Pierce Potter Valley, CA 95469 (707)743-2737 Fax/743-2737 www.qlandscape.com #548558 C-27 Landscape Installation & Maintenance


SONOMARIN LANDSCAPE MATERIALS, INC. 2500 Petaluma Blvd No Bill Bertolucci Petaluma, CA 94952 (707)762-0505 Fax/763-0771 www.sonomarinmaterials.com Landscape & Building Materials

UNITED FOREST PRODUCTS, INC. 1051 Todd Rd Tom Nelson Santa Rosa, CA 95407 (707)585-6056 Fax/586-3311 www.unitedforestproducts.com Landscape Supplies

WHEELER ZAMARONI LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES 3500 Petaluma Hill Rd Louie Zamaroni Santa Rosa, CA 95404 (707)543-8400 Fax/575-3584 www.wzsupply.com

Masonry & Brick


MASONRY CONTRACTOR INSTALLERS INC. PO Box 6024 Jenny Williams Santa Rosa, CA 95406 (707)542-0477 Fax/542-8479 #757926 C-29 Masonry Construction

SONOMARIN LANDSCAPE MATERIALS, INC. 2500 Petaluma Blvd No Bill Bertolucci Petaluma, CA 94952 (707)762-0505 Fax/763-0771 www.sonomarinmaterials.com Landscape & Building Materials


Metal BuildingsCARY & ASSOCIATES BUILDERS, INC. 112 Pine Breeze Ln Corey Cleland Sebastopol, CA 95472 (707)829-8589 Fax/823-9760 www.carybuilders.com #738609 B C-51 General Contractor/Pre-engineered Metal Buildings

REBICH CONSTRUCTION, INC. PO Box 1087 John Rebich Windsor, CA 95492 (707)756-7015 Fax/838-4827 #675200 A B C-42 Residential Construction/Genl Engineering/Sanitation System

Misc. Services, Products & Supplies

AMERICAN STORAGE LLC PO Box 4559 Sean Taylor Santa Rosa, CA 95402 (707)528-3200 Fax/577-8624 www.american-storage.com Storage Containers/Rentals/Sales

DANIEL O. DAVIS, INC. 1051 Todd Rd Daniel O. Davis Santa Rosa, CA 95407 (707)585-1903 Fax/585-6877 www.davisdemolition.com #431984 A C-21 Demolition/Land Clearing

Mobile, Manufactured Homes, Sales, Service & Repair

HYBRID PREFAB HOMES 5755 Mountain Hawk Dr, Ste 208 Otis Orsburn Santa Rosa, CA 95409 (707)527-3838 www.hybridprefabhomes.com Modular design/sales

Canyon Rockserving the redwood empire

CRUSHED BLUE SHALE3/4 CR • 1-1/2 CR • Drainrock • Class II Base • Pipe Bedding & Backfill

Blue & Brown Rock • Light & Large Rip-Rap • Control Density Fill (cdf) We Recycle Concrete & Asphalt

Open: Mon. – Fri. 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. & Sat. 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Call for Delivery

(707) 887-2634 or (707) 887-22077525 Hwy 116 (1/2 mile west of town), Forestville

www.canyonrockinc.com


Mold Investigation & Remediation


Ornamental & Miscellanous Metals

FAB WORX, INC. 3100 Dutton Ave, Ste 152-F Forrest/Andrea Moore/ Santa Rosa, CA 95407 Bryan McCully (707)566-7045 Fax/566-7047 www.fabworxinc.com #810565 C-60 Metal Fabrication

KAUTH BROTHERS, INC. PO Box 6822 Michael Dremann Santa Rosa, CA 95406 (707)545-5915 Fax/545-5920 www.kauthbrothersinc.com #335050 C-51 C-60 Structural Steel/Welding

RELIABLE HARDWARE & STEEL CO. PO Box 2216 Dale Collins Santa Rosa, CA 95405 (707)545-7822 Fax/545-5707 www.reliablehardwareandsteel.com Retail Hardware

S. R. IRON, INC PO Box 1086 Ray Sanchez Healdsburg, CA 95448 (707)758-7333 www.sriron.com #576171 C-23 C-51 Ornamental Metals/Structural Steel


Painting, Supplies & Service

ANTONIS CONSTRUCTION BUILDING & PAINTING, INC. 4230 Petaluma Blvd., North Keri Antonis Petaluma, CA 94952 (707)280-5740 Fax/773-7856 www.antonisconstruction.com #940470 B C-33 General Contractor/Painting Contractor



JOE MOORE PAINTING & ROOFING PO Box 2264 Joseph Moore Windsor, CA 95492 (707)837-0620 Fax/838-3990 www.joemoorepainting-roofing.com #780163 C-33 C-39 Painting & Roofing Contractor

SPURGEON PAINTING, INC. 1308 Dynamic St Robert Spurgeon Petaluma, CA 94954 (707)763-7185 Fax/763-5659 www.spurgeonpainting.com #390008 C-33 Painting/Waterproofing

WEST COAST PAINTING & COATINGS PO Box 135 David McVeigh Petaluma, CA 94953 (707)763-1231 Fax/763-3115 www.westcoastpaintingandcoatings.com #708623 C-33 Res/Com/Interior/Exterior/Floor Coatings

Plumbing, Boilers & Hydronics

GIFFORD ANDERSON PLUMBING, INC 1471 Monterey Drive Gifford Anderson Santa Rosa, CA 95405 (707)529-1758 Fax/527-8292 www.giffordandersonplumbinginc.com #795619 C-36 Plumbing Contractor


CUSTOM PLUMBING OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, INC 3100 Dutton Ave #128 Jerry D. Pedrioli, Jr. Santa Rosa, CA 95407 (707)591-9901 Fax/591-9902 #582526 C-36 Plumbing Installation

LE DUC & DEXTER, INC. PO Box 11157 Art Dexter Santa Rosa, CA 95406 (707)575-1500 Fax/575-1276 www.leducanddexterplumbing.com #548129 C-16 C-20 C-36 C-4 C-43 Plumbing Contractor

Radiant Heating

AC CONNECTION, INC., DBA AIR CONNECTION 1375 Central Ave Mark Morelli Santa Rosa, CA 95401 (707)571-8384 Fax/569-9041 www.acconnections.com #805918 C-20 C-4 D-64 HVAC/In Floor Hydronics/Geothermal/Service

Real Estate Sales & Appraisals

KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY 3562 Round Barn Circle, #200 Bill Adams Santa Rosa, CA 95403 (707)953-5162 www.shidleradams.com Real Estate Sales & Development


REALTY WORLD SELZER REALTY 551 South Orchard Ave Richard Selzer Ukiah, CA 95418 (707)462-4000 Fax/472-2544 www.selzerrealty.com Real Estate Sales/Management/Loans

Recycling, Disposal & Debris Boxes


GLOBAL MATERIALS RECOVERY SERVICES PO Box 2638 Lisa Hardin/Curtis Michelini, Sr. Rohnert Park, CA 94927 (707)585-0511 Fax/585-8868 Construction & Demolition Recycling Facility




Remodeling & Additions


COMET CONSTRUCTION, INC. 3011 Manning Ct Carl E. Portscheller Santa Rosa, CA 95403 (707)578-4506 Fax/578-7411 #414519 B Remodels/Repairs/Additions

GEORGE DRADY CONTRACTOR, INC. 4965 Everglade Dr Rich or Julie Drady Santa Rosa, CA 95409 (707)527-9318 Fax/527-9318 #370825 B Residential/General Contracting





MILTENBERGER CONSTRUCTION 5440 State Farm Drive #8 Klaus Miltenberger Rohnert Park, CA 94928 (707)521-9995 Fax/521-9995 #693407 B Remodel/Additions/Kitchens/Baths


MSA, INC DBA PROPERTY REHAB GEEKS 703 Second St Ste 451 Michael Arikat Santa Rosa, CA 95404 (707)755-7030 Fax/755-7031 www.propertyrehabgeeks.com #1011582 B Residential Building New/Remodel



Roofing, Gutters & Materials

ALTON AND COMPANY, INC. PO Box 1679 Paul Sharp Santa Rosa, CA 95402 (707)576-1875x12 Fax/576-1910 www.ancroofing.net #885801 C-39 Roofing

DE BEL ROOFING SUPPLY, INC. PO Box 2010 Scott DeBel Petaluma, CA 94953 (707)765-9722 Fax/765-9730 www.debelroofingsupply.com Roofing Material Supplier



HENRIS ROOFING COMPANY PO Box 138 Stephen H. Henris Petaluma, CA 94953 (707)763-1535 Fax/763-2357 www.henrisroofing.com #220964 C-39 Roofing/Waterproofing

LUCERNE ROOFING & SUPPLY, INC. 74 Soda Bay Rd John M. Hagan Lakeport, CA 95453 (707)263-4200 Fax/263-8240 www.lucerneroofing.com #388686 C-39 Residential/Commercial/New/Reroof

JOE MOORE PAINTING & ROOFING PO Box 2264 Joseph Moore Windsor, CA 95492 (707)837-0620 Fax/838-3990 www.joemoorepainting-roofing.com #780163 C-33 C-39 Painting & Roofing Contractor


WEDGE ROOFING, INC. 5 Casa Grande Rd Ralph Wedge Petaluma, CA 94954 (707)763-5475 Fax/778-8417 https://www.wedgeroofing.com #416737 ASB B C-2 C-39 C-43 CGBP LEED Roofing & Insulation Contractor/Residential & Commercial/Gen Bldg/Sheetmetal

Sanitation & Septic








Sheetmetal



Siding



Signs


Skylights

DE BEL ROOFING SUPPLY, INC. PO Box 2010 Scott DeBel Petaluma, CA 94953 (707)765-9722 Fax/765-9730 www.debelroofingsupply.com Roofing Material Supplier



NATURALIGHT SOLAR, INC. 436 Larkfield Center Joel Durand Santa Rosa, CA 95403 (707)527-5330 Fax/676-9165 www.naturalightsolar.com #955940 B Velux Skylights & Velux Sun Tunnel Tubular Skylights

Solar

VINCE SIGAL ELECTRIC, INC. PO Box 1995 Vince Sigal Windsor, CA 95492 (707)526-6403 Fax/526-6486 www.vselectric.com #867459 C-10 Res/Com Electrical/Solar voltaic


WEDGE ROOFING, INC. 5 Casa Grande Rd Ralph Wedge Petaluma, CA 94954 (707)763-5475 Fax/778-8417 https://www.wedgeroofing.com #416737 ASB B C-2 C-39 C-43 CGBP LEED Roofing & Insulation Contractor/Residential & Commercial/Gen Bldg/Sheetmetal

Stairs & RailingsFAB WORX, INC. 3100 Dutton Ave, Ste 152-F Forrest/Andrea Moore/ Santa Rosa, CA 95407 Bryan McCully (707)566-7045 Fax/566-7047 www.fabworxinc.com #810565 C-60 Metal Fabrication

Steel, Structural & ReinforcedFAB WORX, INC. 3100 Dutton Ave, Ste 152-F Forrest/Andrea Moore/ Santa Rosa, CA 95407 Bryan McCully (707)566-7045 Fax/566-7047 www.fabworxinc.com #810565 C-60 Metal Fabrication





S.R. IRON, INC PO Box 1086 Ray Sanchez Healdsburg, CA 95448 (707)758-7333 www.sriron.com #576171 C-23 C-51 Ornamental Metals/ Structural Steel

Surveyors



Swimming Pools, Spa’s & Sauna

EARTH DESIGN GROUP 486 Parquet Street Silas Edman Jr. Sebastopol, CA 95472 (707)823-9233 www.earthdesigngroup.com #804901 C-27 C-53 Landscaping/ Swimming Pool Contractor



Testing Labs


Tile

AMERICAN TILE & STONE 5805 Labath Ave, Ste 3 Eric Ulicny Rohnert Park, CA 94928 (707)585-0810x102 Fax/585-0812 www.americantilestone.com #779103 B C-54 Full Service/Install Tile Company



NORTH COAST TILE & STONE, INC. 3854 Santa Rosa Avenue Tom Bodell Santa Rosa, CA 95407 (707)586-2064 Fax/586-1170 www.nctile.com #641574 C-54 Tile/Marble/Granite Slab/Fabrication/Installation

PETERSON TILE 3229 Santa Rosa Ave Gary E. Peterson, Jr. Santa Rosa, CA 95407 (707)579-3952 Fax/579-3978 www.petersontile.com #701394 C-54 Commercial/Residential Tile Installation

Tree Service

IMAGE TREE SERVICE 564 Caletti Ave Jeff Kowell Windsor, CA 95492 (707)838-3555 Fax/433-5354 www.imagetreeservice.com #719689 D-49 All Phases Tree Service/Commercial/Residential


SANDBORN TREE SERVICE, INC. 119 Morris St Mariah Sandborn Sebastopol, CA 95472 (707)823-9144 Fax/823-1795 www.sandborntree.com #694407 D-49 Tree Service/Pruning/Removal/Grinding/Consulting

Trucking & HaulingBOHAN & CANELIS GENERAL ENGINEERING, INC. PO Box 186 Nick Canelis Cazadero, CA 95421 (707)632-5708 Fax/632-6342 www.bcgeinc.com #829905 A C-12 C-42 General Engineering




Water‚ Water Treatment, Filters & Softeners

JERRY & DON’S YAGER PUMP & WELL SERVICE PO Box 2689 Jim Mickelson Petaluma, CA 94953 (707)762-1473 Fax/769-9102 www.jerryanddonsyager.com #424778 C-36 C-57 Storage Tanks/Well/Pump/Installation/Filters/Service

PETERSEN-GPM WELL TESTING AND WATER TREATMENT SERVICE 5434 Old Redwood Highway Matt Petersen Santa Rosa, CA 95403 (707)823-4102 Fax/573-9483 www.gpmwelltesting.com #985445 C-55 C-57 D-21 Water Well Productions/Testing/Water Treatment

WaterproofingBMD, INC (BUILDING MATERIAL DISTRIBUTORS) PO Box 606 Chris Garlieb Galt, CA 95632 (209)745-3001 Fax/345-2446 www.bmdusa.com Building Materials



NORTH COAST WATERPROOFING, INC. 19655 Arnold Dr Cliff Matthews Sonoma, CA 95476 (707)935-1721 Fax/996-2834 www.northcoastwaterproofing.com #902792 C-33 Epoxy/Sealants/Decks/Below Grade Waterproofing

Welding, Metal Fabrication & Machining

FAB WORX, INC. 3100 Dutton Ave, Ste 152-F Forrest/Andrea Moore/ Santa Rosa, CA 95407 Bryan McCully (707)566-7045 Fax/566-7047 www.fabworxinc.com #810565 C-60 Metal Fabrication



SIMPSON SHEET METAL, INC. PO Box 2834 Barbie Richardson Santa Rosa, CA 95405 (707)576-1500 Fax/576-1639 www.simpsonsheetmetal.com #416913 C-20 C-43 HVAC/Custom Sheetmetal/Flashings/Gutter


Wells, Pumps & Drilling

BOB BARTLEY PUMP, INC. 3324 Drake Ct Bob Bartley Lakeport, CA 95453 (707)279-2304 Fax/279-2305 www.bobbartleypump.com #891155 D-21 Water/Sewage Pump Products

JERRY & DON’S YAGER PUMP & WELL SERVICE PO Box 2689 Jim Mickelson Petaluma, CA 94953 (707)762-1473 Fax/769-9102 www.jerryanddonsyager.com #424778 C-36 C-57 Storage Tanks/Well/Pump/Installation/Filters/Service

LES PETERSEN DRILLING & PUMP, INC. 5434 Old Redwood Hwy Matthew R. Petersen Santa Rosa, CA 95403 (707)545-0246 Fax/573-9483 www.lespetersendrilling.com #261084 A C-55 C-57 D-21 Drilling/Pumps/Water Wells/Genl Engineering/Water Conditioning

Windows, Glass & Glazing



DEE JAY’S SASH & GLASS, INC. PO BOX 6 Harold Doughty Santa Rosa, CA 95402 (707)546-7344 Fax/546-0106 www.deejaysglass.com #315377 C-17 Residential & Commercial Glass



IN VISION SASH & GLASS 742 Aviation Blvd, Unit 150 Shelby Sieg Santa Rosa, CA 95403 (707)544-3068 Fax/544-1402 www.invision-glass.com #882492 C-17 Windows/Glass



What is a Contract?A contract is a legal agreement between two or more people. A written

agreement is one of the most important communication tools for both the contractor and consumer. It insures there are no misunderstandings about what a job will include. A thorough contract tells how the work will be done, when it will be done, what materials will be used and how much it will cost.

In California, there must be a written contract for all home improvement projects over $500. By law, that contract must include specific information about your rights and responsibilities. The Contractors State License Board outlines the information for you on their website www.cslb.ca.gov.

A home improvement contract and any changes made to that contract must be in writing, be legible, be easy to understand, and inform the consumer of their rights to cancel or rescind the contract. If you are promised something orally make sure that it is included in writing.

Disagreements over home improvement projects can cost time and money. Besides producing bad feelings, they can also lead to lawsuits or other legal action. A well-written contract prevents that.

Anatomy of a ContractA contract should contain everything agreed upon by the consumer and

contractor. It should detail the work, price, when payments are made, who gets the necessary permits, and when the job will be finished. It should also identify the contractor, give their address and contractor license number.

A good contract also has warnings and notices about the right to cancel, mechanic’s liens, and permissible delays.

Don’t sign anything until you understand the contract and agree to the terms.

Description of Work to be Done (The Sign of a Well-Built Contract)

The best way to avoid disputes over what is or isn’t expected from a home improvement job is to write out the details in a contract.

The contract should be as specific as possible regarding all materials to be used, such as the quality, quantity, weight, color, size, or brand name as it may apply.

For example, the contract should say “install oak kitchen cabinets, manufactured by Company XYZ, model 01381A, as per the plan,” not just “install kitchen cabinets.”

Describing the job - the good, the bad and the ugly

THE GOOD THE BAD THE UGLY

Install kitchen cabinets manufactured by Company XYZ, model ABC, per plan

Install oak country style kitchen cabinets

Install some cabinets

Paint indoor entry (per plan) using brand X paint, color ABC, two coats, with preparation described in next paragraph.

Prep and paint entryway with blue paint

Paint the entry

Brand X kitchen faucet in style ABC and color BCS.

Kitchen faucet replaced if necessary

Replace kitchen fixtures

Swimming pool contracts must include a plan and scale drawing showing the shape, size dimensions, and construction and equipment specifications.

Make sure the contract includes everything that is agreed to, up to and including complete cleanup and removal of debris and materials, and special requests like saving lumber for firewood or saving certain materials or appliances.

Complaints and WarrantiesBe sure to get any warranty offered by the contractor for labor and materials

in writing. It should specify which parts of the work are covered and the duration of the warranty. You should also request any written warranties

offered by the manufacturers of materials or appliances installed by the contractor.

Consumers generally have 4 years to file a complaint about a faulty project with the CSLB. That deadline can be extended if there are additional warranties written into the contract.

Money - The Bottom LinePrice - All contracts must include the price that was agreed upon for the work. Any job $500 or more needs a written home improvement contract. And by law, the job must be completed for the agreed upon contract price.

If the contract price needs to be changed, it MUST be done with a written “Change Order”, which then becomes a part of the contract.

Down Payment - If the contract calls for a down payment before work starts, the down payment can not be more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or 10 percent of the contract price, whichever is less, for a home improvement job or swimming pool, excluding finance charges. There are no exceptions for special order materials.

Schedule of Payments - A home improvement contract must include the payment schedule. It should show the amount of each payment and explain what work, materials or services are to be performed for that particular payment.

Payments to the contractor cannot exceed the value of the work performed.

Swimming Pools - With swimming pool contracts, the final payment may be made at the completion of the final plastering phase of construction (Provided that any installation of equipment, decking, or fencing required by the contract is also completed). To learn more about hiring and dealing with swimming pool contractors, see the CLSB’s free publication, Before You Dive Into Swimming Pool Construction.

Finance Charges - Must be laid out separately from the contract amount.

Sales Commission - If the contract provides for a payment of a salesperson’s commission out of the contract price, that payment shall be made on a pro rata basis in proportion to the schedule of payments made to the contractor.

Salespersons - A salesperson cannot legally sign a home improvement contract for the contractor unless they are registered with the CSLB.

Mechanics LiensConsumers are required to receive a “Notice to Owner” warning about

property liens. Anyone who helps improve property, but who is not paid, may place what is called a mechanics’ lien on the property. A mechanics’ lien is a claim made against the property and recorded with the county.

Even if the contractor is paid in full, unpaid subcontractors, suppliers, and laborers involved in the project may record a mechanics’ lien and sue the property owner in court to foreclose the lien. A property owner could be forced to pay twice or have the court sell their home to pay the lien. Liens can also affect a consumer’s personal credit along with the ability to borrow and refinance.

Consumers can protect themselves from liens by getting a list from the contractor of all the subcontractors and material suppliers who will work on the project along with the dates when they will start. After 20 days it is possible to get suppliers and subcontractors to sign lien releases when their portion of the work is completed.

Another option for consumers is to pay with a joint check. Write a joint check payable to both the contractor and the subcontractor or material supplier.

For other ways to prevent liens, get the free CSLB Publication, A Homeowners Guide To Preventing Mechanics Liens.

Terms of Agreement A Consumer Guide to Home Improvement Contracts

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r Are decks, balconies, stairs and railings secure and free of damage?

r Check ceilings and attics for any signs of roof leaks or pest damage. A professional home inspection can find hidden damage early – before costs get out of control.

r Are the roof and gutters clear of debris? Are your skylights properly sealed? Are shingles warped?

r Are persistant water leaks creating a mold hazard, sanitation problem or costly water bill?

r Call a licensed electrician if a fuse blows frequently or circuit breaker trips frequently.

r Know the location of the main electrical disconnect or breaker in your home. Mark and label circuits.

r Know the location of the main emergency shut off switch for your heating system.

r Have your air-conditioning/heating unit serviced now, rather than on a high-priced emergency call.

r Have the heat/air-conditioning ducts & filters been cleaned lately?

r Is clutter creating safety hazards in your home? It’s time to call a professional to build storage space or haul junk away.

r Replace batteries in your smoke/carbon monoxide detectors and test them annually. Are fire extinguishers are fully charged.

r Are broken sidewalks an accident waiting to happen?

r Do tree branches interfere with power lines or pose a danger to your roof and gutters?

r Are there strong odors near propane tanks or natural gas lines?

r Check for damp ground or drainage problems close to the foundation or under your house.

r Was the chimney cleaned since last winter? Is the flue operating correctly or does it pose a carbon monoxide hazard?

Home Maintenance & Safety Checklist: Is Your Home Ready for Winter?

CancelingThe Three-Day Right to Cancel - The Home Solicitation Sales Act requires

a seller of home goods or services to give the buyer three days to think about whether or not to buy the offered goods or services.

To cancel, the buyer need only give the contractor written notice of his or her intent not to be bound by the contract — there is no penalty or obligation on the part of the buyer. Under the law when the contract is canceled the seller can be required to return the entire contract amount and, if a service has been provided, to return the consumer’s property to the way it was before the contract, and return any materials to the contractor that were applied to the project.

The purpose of the three-day right to cancel is to protect consumers from the pressure they often feel from door-to-door solicitors.

Unless the contract is negotiated at the contractor’s place of business, the buyer qualifies for the 3-day right to cancel.

The ExceptionService and Repair Contracts

One major exception to the “three-day right to cancel” is a ‘Service and Repair’ contract that covers emergency repairs or services that are requested by the consumer on short notice.The right to a three-day notice is automatically canceled the moment the contract

is signed and the contractor begins working on a service and repair contract.

Checklist for HomeownersCheck Out Your Contractor

• Did you contact the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) to check the status of the contractor’s license? Contact the CSLB at (800) 321-CSLB (2752) or visit our web site: www.cslb.ca.gov.

• Did you get at least three local references from the contractors you are considering?

• Did you call them and see the work the contractor completed?

Building Permits• Will the contractor get any needed permits before the work starts?

• Are the permit fees included in the contract?

Check Out The Contract• Did you read and do you understand your contract?

• Does the 3-day right to cancel a contract apply to you?

• Does the contract tell you when work will start and end?

• Does the contract include a detailed description of the work to be done, the material to be used, and equipment to be installed? This description should include a plan and scale drawing showing the shape, size, dimensions and specifications. It should include brand names, model numbers, quantities and colors. Specific descriptions now will prevent disputes later.

• Are you required to pay a down payment? If you are, the down payment should never be more than 10% of the contract price or $1,000, whichever is less.

• Is there a schedule of payments? If there is, you should pay only as work is completed and not before.

• Did your contractor give you a “Notice to Owner,” a warning notice describing liens and ways to prevent them? Even if you pay your contractor, a lien can be placed on your home by unpaid laborers, subcontractors, or material suppliers. A lien can result in you paying twice or, in some cases, losing your home in a foreclosure. Check the “Notice to Owner” for ways to protect yourself.

• Did you know changes or additions to your contract must all be in writing? Putting changes in writing reduces the possibility of a later dispute.

California Contractors State License Board (800) 321-CSLB www.cslb.ca.gov

Terms of Agreement: A Consumer Guide to Home Improvement Contracts

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Board Reminds Contractors they must hold a license to work in ‘Natural Disaster Areas’

The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) reminds contractors that they must hold a valid California contractor license, in the appropriate classification, to perform most work on homes and other structures damaged or destroyed in a wildfire, flood, mudslide or other natural disaster.

Some out-of-state contractors and unlicensed California contractors want to help with rebuilding in disaster areas. However, it is illegal and punishable as a felony to perform contracting work in a declared disaster area without a California contractor license. Punishment may include up to 16 months in state prison or a fine of up to $10,000.

CSLB along with other agencies such as the Department of Insurance, local district attorney’s offices, sheriff’s departments, and the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, to conduct undercover sweeps in disaster zones, and check the licenses of contractors working or soliciting work in these areas.

“Even if an unlicensed contractor has good intentions and wants to help homeowners rebuild, they are prohibited from doing so,” said CSLB Registrar David Fogt. “You must be tested and licensed by CSLB to legally work in these disaster zones.”

Anyone who contracts for or bids on a job that totals $500 or more (labor and materials) must hold a contractor license from CSLB. There are exceptions, including working as an employee of a licensed contractor or taking jobs that are valued at less than $500.

To become licensed, one must submit an application for review, verify four years of journey-level experience in the trade to be licensed (general, plumbing, etc.), pass a two-part examination (trade and business/law), secure a license bond, and provide workers’ compensation insurance for employees. The entire process can take up to six months.

A contractor license can be verified on CSLB’s website, www.cslb.ca.gov, to see if it is active and in the right classification for the work to be done. You can also check for legal complaints, the correct business name, address and workers’ compensation insurance coverage for employees.

The Contractors State License Board operates under the umbrella of the California Department of Consumer Affairs. CSLB licenses and regulates almost 290,000 contractors in California, and is regarded as one of the leading consumer protection agencies in the United States. In fiscal year 2016-17, CSLB helped recover just over $47 million in ordered restitution for consumers.

We’re an association with 1200 members throughout Sonoma, Lake, Mendocino & Napa Counties and we’ve been

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