How to avoid hiring unlicensed contractors

warning homeowners with damaged roofs about the dangers of hiring unlicensed vendors. new at five — state inspectors tell our new mexico mobile newsroom homeowners in southern new mexico have been approached by unlicensed vendors from new mexico and texas. when hiring a contractor, ask them if they have a g-b-2 license for residential work … or a g-b-98 license for residential and commercial work. once you make a decision, never pay up front. and you need to make sure the contractor applies for a state permit first: skip connelly: “i would advis them not to pay the contractor until the inspector has visited the job site and signed off on the permit.” “if we don’t get permit, we don’t do an inspection.” “we have recourse to go after their license if they don’t have a license.” inspectors with the construction industries division of the regulation and licensing department can help you check your contractor’s credentials. they will also make sure the contractor gets the proper permits. the number for the las cruces office is on your screen. it is 575 – 524 – 63-20. life in