Edgemoor vinyl would like for you to be educated on why it is important to protect yourself by only doing business with a licensed Contractor.

In Maryland, all home improvement contractors are required to be licensed by the Maryland Home Improvement Commission.

To get a license, a contractor must:

* have two years trade experience;

* provide proof of financial solvency;

* make a bi-annual payment to the Home Improvement Guaranty Fund; and

* pass a test on the home improvement law and general business competency.

Contractors are also screened for serious criminal convictions.

IF YOU DO BUSINESS WITH A LICENSED CONTRACTOR, YOU ARE PROTECTED BY THE HOME IMPROVEMENT GUARANTY FUND FOR LOSSES UP TO $10,000 THAT RESULT FROM POOR WORKMANSHIP AND OTHER VIOLATIONS OF THE HOME IMPROVEMENT LAW. YOU ARE NOT PROTECTED BY THE GUARANTY FUND IF YOU DO BUSINESS WITH AN UNLICENSED CONTRACTOR.

This is the most important reason why you should only do business with a licensed contractor. If losses caused by a single contractor exceed $50,000, each consumer receives a pro rated refund.

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