Contractor or Business License Verification Links

DANGERS OF USING UNLICENSED CONTRACTORS 

Unlicensed contractors and businesses may offer what appears to be a great deal. In the end those discounted prices can cost you much more. The old adage "If it sounds to good to be true then it probably is" best demonstrates how to avoid being scammed.

An unlicensed contractor that performs services is a criminal, Unfortunately, in todays fast paced environment, social media allows these criminals to appear like legitimate companies. Some go as far as using fake corporation names and sometimes fictitious license numbers. It is becoming extremely difficult to distinguish if they are legitimate or not. Consumers must do their due diligence before having any work performed in their homes and businesses.

These scams can have a great financial impact to the consumer. These unlicensed companies generally do not have a license to perform work and usually have NO liability or workers compensation insurance. Below are some good reasons NOT to use unlicensed companies:

1) If an unlicensed person falls or slips on your property, you the homeowner will be sued.
2) Manufacturer warranties of the product installed would more than likely be null and void if not performed by a licensed and approved installer.
3) Ask yourself: Who is this person? Is this company's employee a thief? Do they have a criminal background? What remedy is available if something goes wrong?
4) Who will honor the manufacturer Guarantee? Most unlicensed companies are referred to as fly by night companies. Here today - Gone tomorrow. BUYER BEWARE!!!

In many cases, there are limited investigators to pursue these criminals. Most people do not realize there is a problem until it is to late. Most of the time there is no recourse.

ARC Fuel Oil Company receives most of their work from customer referrals. Although we do advertise, we have discovered that word of mouth referrals is by far the most effective way of getting new clients and business. If we do not perform a particular service we only recommend professional licensed companies.  

We have decided to provide the following links to help consumers with their due diligence process.

CONTACTOR LICENSE VERIFICATIONS:

TO CHECK IF A CONTRACTOR OR BUSINESS IS LICENSED CLICK ON THE (LINK). DO NOT ASSUME A CONTRACTOR IS NOT LICENSED IF THEY CANNOT BE FOUND. IF UNSURE, CONTACT THE CORRESPONDING AGENCY DIRECTLY TO HAVE THE CONTRACTOR INFORMATION CHECKED.
CLICK ON CORRESPONDING LINK BELOW (CHOOSE BASED ON COUNTY).

Suffolk County Department of Labor Licensing and Consumer Affairs

Nassau County Vendor License Lookup

NYC Department Of Buildings License Verification

AREAS WE SERVICE:
 
Queens Counties:
Astoria, Long Island City, Sunnyside, Woodside, Corona, East Elmhurst, Elmhurst, Forest Hills, Glendale, Jackson Heights, Kew Gardens, Briarwood, Maspeth, Middle Village, Rego Park, Ridgewood, Bayside, Bay Terrace, Oakland Gardens, Bellerose, College Point, Douglaston, Flushing, Auburndale, Floral Park, Fresh Meadows, Hillcrest, Glen Oaks, Kew Garden Hills, Little Neck, Whitestone, Beechhurst, Malba, Ozone Park, South Ozone Park, Richmond Hill, Woodhaven, Cambria Heights, Hollis Hills, Hollis, Holliswood, Jamaica, Jamaica Estates, Jamaica Hills, Laurelton, Queens Village, Rosedale, Saint Albans, South Jamaica, Springfield Gardens.

Nassau Counties:
Great Neck, Manhasset, Roslyn, Roslyn Heights, Old Westbury, Westbury, Jericho, Hicksville, Plainview, Bethpage, Old Bethpage, Farmingdale, Levittown, East Meadow, Uniondale, Hempstead, Garden City, Mineola, Carle Place, Williston Park, Albertson, New Hyde Park, Floral Park, Franklin Square, Elmont, Valley Stream, Malverne, West Hempstead, Baldwin, Roosevelt, Merrick, Bellmore, Wantagh, Seaford, Massapequa, Massapequa Park, Rockville Center, Lynbrook

Western Suffolk Counties:
Amityville, Copiague, Lindenhurst, North Amityville, Babylon, West Babylon, North Babylon, West Islip, Farmingdale, Wyandanch, Wheatley Heights, Dix Hills, Melville, Deer Park, Brentwood, Baywood, Bay shore, Islip, Islip Terrace, East Islip, Central Islip