Contractor Resources

Hiring someone for a project? Start with our homeowner hiring guides, including license checks, ADU planning and comparing written quotes.

These resources cover California contractor licensing rules, compliance requirements, and regulatory changes. Written for contractors and homeowners who need to understand the details.

• QuoteIQ for Contractors: Pricing, Pros and Cons

  Is QuoteIQ right for your contracting business? Compare monthly plans, watch official demos, and check the drawbacks before trying it.

• California Workers' Comp for Contractors in 2026: What You Need to Know

  SB 216 and SB 1455 explained. Which California contractors need workers comp in 2026, which classifications are already mandatory, and what a ghost policy covers.

• 2026 California Contractor Law Changes: What Took Effect and When

  Seven new California laws affecting contractors in 2026. Higher fines, email cancellation, subcontractor disclosure, wage enforcement, and workers comp penalties explained.

• California Contractor Deposit and Payment Rules

  Use the free California contractor deposit calculator to check the ordinary $1,000 or 10% limit. Learn about exceptions and progress payments before paying.

• The $1,000 Threshold: Licensed vs. Unlicensed Work in California

  AB 2622 raised the California unlicensed work threshold from $500 to $1,000. What qualifies, what does not, and where the line falls for handymen and contractors.

• C-61 Limited Specialty License: Complete Guide to D-Subcategories

  Complete guide to the California C-61 Limited Specialty contractor license. All D-subcategory classifications, scope limits, and exam requirements explained.

• California Home Improvement Contract Requirements

  What California law requires in a home improvement contract. Written contract rules, required provisions, cancellation rights, and what makes a contract enforceable.

Insurance Requirements by Trade

California's bond and insurance requirements depend on license status, employees, classification, and business structure. LLC licensees must carry liability coverage; workers' comp exemptions are not available to every classification. These guides explain the differences.

• California Contractor Insurance Requirements by Trade

  Insurance requirements for every major California contractor trade. License bond, workers comp, and general liability explained by classification.