DCWP maintains the public license database property owners can use to verify a contractor's Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) license and check for prior complaints before signing a repair contract. This is a separate check from DOT's contractor registration, so a legitimate sidewalk contractor working on a private residence generally should be verifiable through both systems. Checking DCWP's records is a quick, free step that can catch a pattern of consumer complaints before an owner commits to a job.
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