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Our Verified Directory is designed to take some of the legwork out of locating a reputable contractor. We verify a contractor's state license and/or registration, references and insurance. We invited hundreds of local contractors to become verified and listed in our directory free of charge, as a service to the consumer. Those who responded and successfully passed our background check are listed in the directory with a verification seal.

Finding certain trade professionals who are available to tackle your remodeling projects is a challenge on Cape Cod and the Islands. Contractors here are very busy. Because of the extremely high demand for their services, some contractors declined the opportunity to be included in the Verified Directory because they did not want to disappoint you, the consumer, by being unable to respond to your needs. To provide you with a resource in these categories, we have compiled a general list from a variety of sources containing the name, location and phone number of local businesses. These businesses have not yet participated in the verification process. We encourage you to conduct your own investigation of any contractor you may consider hiring.

The state Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation recommends you investigate the following areas:

1. Registration
The majority of home-improvement contractors need to be registered with the state Board of Building Regulations and Standards. For a list of exemptions visit www.mass.gov.

2. License
If a contractor will be performing certain structural work, the contractor may also need to be licensed by the state Board of Building Regulations and Standards.

3. Arbitration and Guaranty Fund History
Use this search to find out if the contractor has lost any arbitration cases or has had a Guaranty Fund claim filed against his or her registration.

4. General complaint history
Not all complaints against contractors result in a homeowner filing an arbitration case or Guaranty Fund claim. To find out if other complaints have been filed against a contractor, call the Office of the Attorney General (617-727-8400) and the Better Business Bureau (508-652-4800).

5. References
Ask the contractor for a written list of his or her three most recent projects with names, telephone numbers and addresses of the owners. Contact the other homeowners who have hired the contractor and find out if they were satisfied with the work.

6. Insurance
Confirm that the contractor has adequate personal liability, property damage and worker's compensation insurance. Ask to see a copy of the certificates of insurance and verify that they are current. Otherwise, you may be liable for any injuries and damages that occur during the project.

Northeast Publications Inc. and Home Remodeling Cape Cod, The lsands & The South Coast magazine do not specifically recommend or endorse any company included within advertisements, editorial or within the verified directory of this magazine. Northeast Publications Inc. is not responsible for any work performed by any company mentioned in this magazine. It is the responsibility of the reader/consumer to evaluate the accuracy of and all information found herein. The firms themselves provided the information contained within the verified directory. Home Remodeling Cape Cod, The lsands & The South Coast magazine took reasonable steps to confirm this information; however, the companies themselves assume all responsibility for the accuracy and/or completeness of the information contained within this magazine. The term “"verified" is not a guarantee of any kind, either expressed or implied, of performance.