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How to Get a C-39 Roofing Contractor License in California

Compliance is critical. Looking for more information? Keep reading to learn how to get a roofing license in California with Surely First. What Is a…

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General Building Contractor License

To contract and work on the vast majority of construction projects in California it’s required to be licensed by the California Contractors State License Board.…

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How to Get a C-29 Masonry Contractor License

Getting a masonry contractor license can catapult your contracting career in a new and successful direction. As with acquiring a contractors license in any trade,…

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California Refrigeration Contractor Licenses Explained

Being a refrigeration contractor can be a lucrative career. After all, how many people do you know who don’t have a refrigerator? It’s a contracting…

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A Guide to California’s CSLB License Classifications

One agency every California contractor needs to be familiar with is the Contractors State License Board. This government agency determines who can perform contracting work…

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Obstacles That Minorities in Construction Face

Professional Development Resources for Minorities in Construction Construction is one of the most lucrative and fastest-growing industries in America, but the industry has been challenged…

California Contractor License Bond Requirements Are Increasing: Here’s What You Need to Know

In late September 2021, Senate Bill 607 was signed into law, changing the California contractor license bond amount from $15,000 to $25,000 and from $12,500…

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What Is Bonding Capacity? 4 Steps To Increase Bond Capacity

Many successful small contractors have found working on public projects to be a highly lucrative niche as a result of barriers to entry that prevent…

State National Insurance Contractor Bonds

  STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. 1900 L DON DODSON DRIVE BEDFORD, TX 76021 Website:  http://www.sisinsure.com/ AM Best: “A VIII” Excellent Phone:  (760) 795-0004  …