Better Business Bureau Serving Southwest Idaho & Eastern Oregon Blog

Recently a nonprofit organization in Idaho has begun a voluntary licensing program for contractors. Composed of government officials from cities dealing with building and other trades, the goal is to meet what they consider shortcomings in Idaho’s Contractor registration law. Idaho requires contractors to be registered to do business, a fee, liability and workers compensation insurance are required. There is a process for settling complaints managed by the Contractors Board which approves registrants. No training, experience or education requirements are included (some professions have licensing requirements, HVAC, Plumbers, Electricians etc.)  The BBB has standards which are required for becoming an accredited business, including meeting all necessary licenses, registrations and legal specifications, no lawsuits, or bankruptcies. These are cooperatively monitored by the BBB and the accredited business to be up to date  so that potential clients know this important information and can use it in their decision process .Registrations and licenses are part of their company report at www.bbb.org. BBB accredited contractors meet standards and deliver the goods. Look for the Seal of Trust when considering a contractor.