Contractor licensing in Arizona
Installation is done by a licensed Arizona contractor.
When a license is required
In Arizona, residential construction work generally needs a Registrar of Contractors license once the job, labor and materials together, reaches $1,000, or whenever it needs a building permit. A louvered pergola or patio cover is well past that.
Check a license yourself
Before you sign with any contractor, search the company name or license number on the Arizona Registrar of Contractors website. The listing shows the license class, status and any complaints.
Arizona contractors must show their ROC number on bids, contracts and estimates, so ask for it with your written quote.
Which license class covers pergolas and patio covers
The ROC’s R-3 class, Awnings, Canopies, Carports and Patio Covers, covers freestanding or attached canopies and patio covers of metal, fabric, fiberglass or plastic, including the concrete footings and slabs they need. CR-3 is the dual commercial and residential version, and general residential B contractors hold a broader license; check the listing to confirm it covers your project. Wiring for motors, lights and fans needs a licensed electrician.
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