Home improvement includes construction, installation, replacement, repair or improvement of driveways, sidewalks, fences, porches, awnings, water heaters, garage doors, roofs, windows and gutters. It also includes landscaping, interior painting, wall and floor coverings, wallpaper and paint and other changes, repairs or improvements to a residential building. It does not include the construction of new buildings, new additions to existing homes or the construction of new home furnishings.
Home Remodeling
Choosing a contractor for your next home remodeling project is a big decision and not one to be taken lightly. Take the time to research contractors, ask for references, and verify that they are licensed and insured in your state. Also, be sure to find out if they have experience with the type of home remodeling you are looking for. Whether you’re installing LVP flooring or remodeling your bathroom, the contractors you choose will have a significant impact on the overall success of your project.
In addition, before you hire a contractor, check out the HIC’s registry of home improvement contractors and read our consumer tips on hiring a contractor. You can file a complaint with the HIC if you believe a registered home improvement contractor has violated the law. Our office does not mediate individual consumer complaints, but does conduct hearings and take enforcement action against contractors who fail to comply with the home improvement contractor law. Please note that filing a complaint does not protect you from being sued by the contractor for any damages arising out of the work performed.