Look up the contractor’s license number on the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) website. Confirm the license is active, the classification is C-10 Electrical, and the bond and workers’ compensation information is current. Ready Electric’s license is CSLB #1080235.
Step by Step
- Ask for the license number. Licensed contractors must include it on ads, estimates and contracts.
- Search it on the CSLB “Check a License” page.
- Confirm the business name matches.
- Check the status is active.
- Check for the C-10 Electrical classification.
- Review bond, workers’ comp and any complaint disclosures.
What C-10 Means
C-10 is California’s electrical contractor classification. It allows a contractor to install, repair and maintain electrical systems.
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Red Flags
- No license number on the estimate
- Business name doesn’t match the license
- Offers to skip the permit
- Large cash deposits up front
- Pressure to decide on the spot
Why It Matters
Licensed contractors are bonded, must follow code, and pull permits. Unlicensed work can fail inspection, complicate a home sale and may need to be redone.
