The San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office encourages members of our community to utilize licensed contractors when renovating or recovering from recent storm damage.
Before you hire a contractor for repairs on your home, verify they are licensed with the California State License Board! Without a California contractor license, it is illegal to perform contracting work in a disaster area. Here are a few tips to prevent scams:
This week, District Attorney Ron Freitas met with Shannon Hurles, CEO of Builders Exchange of San Joaquin and John Beckman, CEO of Building Industry Association to discuss potential issues with hiring unlicensed contractors. These issues tragically include:
Be sure to protect yourself and your property after these recent storms. Rest assured, the San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office holds fraudulent and scam construction offenders accountable through the Quality of Life unit. Learn more about the Quality of Life unit here.