How We Vet Our Contractor Network
Every contractor connected through Bathroom Remodeling Bellevue, WA passes the same checks before they ever see a project from us. Here’s exactly what that involves.
01 — Verified Before Joining
Active Washington contractor registration
We confirm each contractor holds a current registration with Washington’s Department of Labor & Industries (L&I), searchable by UBI number. This is the state’s baseline requirement for anyone legally performing construction work for pay — a contractor without it doesn’t get in the network.
Bond and liability insurance on file
Registration alone doesn’t confirm a contractor is bonded and insured at the level Washington requires. We verify both directly rather than taking a contractor’s word for it.
Review history
We look at a contractor’s public review history across multiple platforms — not just their best five reviews, but the pattern over time. A handful of resolved complaints is normal in construction; a pattern of unresolved ones is disqualifying.
Real service area confirmation
A contractor claiming to serve Bellevue but based two hours away, with no track record here, doesn’t get matched with Bellevue homeowners. We confirm they actually work this market.
Ongoing monitoring, not a one-time check
A contractor’s registration or insurance can lapse after they join. We recheck periodically, and a contractor is removed immediately if their registration lapses, their insurance drops, or a serious complaint goes unresolved.
Questions About Our Vetting Process
Can I check a contractor’s L&I registration myself?
Yes — Washington’s L&I maintains a free public lookup by business name or UBI number. We encourage you to check it yourself before signing anything, whether or not the contractor came through us.
What happens if my matched contractor’s insurance lapses mid-project?
We recheck registration and insurance status periodically, not just at intake, and remove a contractor from the network immediately if either lapses. If that happens to a contractor you’re actively working with, that’s a conversation to have directly with them and, if needed, with L&I — our vetting reduces risk before a match, it doesn’t manage an active project.
How often do you re-check contractors already in the network?
Regularly, not just once at intake — registration, insurance, and review patterns can all change after a contractor joins, so a one-time check at signup wouldn’t reflect their current standing months later.
What this doesn’t mean
Vetting reduces risk — it doesn’t eliminate it. We strongly recommend confirming any contractor’s license and insurance yourself before signing a contract, the same way you would with a contractor found any other way.
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