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Licensed general contractor for Bay Area homes

Kitchens, bathrooms, additions and conversions involve structure, several trades and permits. On NorTech, remodel and build work that needs a license is booked only with an independent contractor whose California contractor license we have verified.

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Work that needs a licensed general contractor

Kitchen and bathroom remodels
Whole-home renovations and room additions
Second-story additions
Garage, basement and home-office conversions
Deck construction
Structural framing and load-bearing wall work

The license, and how we check it

California class B: General Building Contractor

California general building contractors hold a Class B license, which anyone can look up by number on the state licensing board website. We check status and expiry before a contractor can take licensed building work.

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Smaller jobs and bigger jobs

Small repairs and installs that stay under the $1,000 handyman limit with no permit are handled as smaller jobs. Remodels, additions and structural work always go to a licensed contractor.

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Kitchen Remodel
A full kitchen renovation — layout, cabinets, counters, plumbing, and electrical — done right by a verified-licensed general contractor, not scoped down to fit a handyman exemption.
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Bathroom Remodel (Full)
A ground-up bathroom renovation — not the cosmetic Bathroom Refresh — reworking layout, plumbing, tile, and fixtures with a verified-licensed contractor.
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Full Interior Remodel
A whole-room or multi-room interior remodel — framing, electrical, plumbing, and finish — by a verified-licensed general contractor.
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Whole-Home Renovation
A full whole-home renovation — every room, every trade — by a verified-licensed general contractor.
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Room Addition / ADU
New square footage — a bedroom, home office, or full ADU — built by a verified-licensed general contractor from foundation to finish.
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Second-Story Addition
Adding a full second story — major structural work, always a verified-licensed general contractor.
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Garage Conversion
Convert a garage into livable space — insulation, electrical, plumbing, and finish — by a verified-licensed general contractor.
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Basement Finishing
Turn an unfinished basement into livable space — by a verified-licensed general contractor.
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Home Office/Studio Conversion
A dedicated home office or studio, from a built-in build-out with new outlets and data wiring to a full conversion with walls, electrical, and permitted work — by a verified-licensed general contractor.
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Deck Construction, Repair & Refinishing
A new deck built, a tired one repaired, or its framing, boards, railing and finish renewed — footings, framing, decking, staining and sealing in wood or composite.
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Structural Framing / Load-Bearing Wall Removal
Load-bearing wall removal and structural framing — always requires a permit and a licensed contractor, regardless of price.
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Frequently asked

Hiring a licensed general contractor: common questions

For remodels, additions, conversions and anything structural or permitted. On NorTech those jobs are booked only with a verified licensed contractor.

Class B is the California general building contractor license, which allows a contractor to take projects that involve at least two unrelated building trades.

A full remodel is beyond the handyman exemption. Smaller repairs under $1,000 with no permit can be handled as smaller jobs.

Large projects start with a written, up-front quote after the scope is confirmed, so you see the price before you commit.

Use the contractor license lookup on the state licensing board website with the number on your booking.

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