TEXASCONTRACTORCHECK
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Don't get burned by the wrong contractor.
Texas doesn't license general contractors — which means anyone can hang a shingle. We search 15 public databases in real time and give you one plain-English score, so you can spot the red flags before you sign a contract.
TDLR
LiveTrade licenses
Texas Dept of Licensing & Regulation — electricians, HVAC, plumbers, and other regulated trades.
TDLR Orders
LiveDisciplinary actions
Revocations, suspensions, and fines issued by TDLR against licensed contractors.
TX Comptroller
LiveBusiness registration
Is this a real, currently-active Texas business? And how long have they been registered?
BBB
LinkRatings & complaints
Direct link to this contractor's Better Business Bureau profile — accreditation, rating, and complaint history.
Yelp
LiveReviews & ratings
Star rating and review count from Yelp's business database.
Austin
DailyCity permits
City of Austin issued permit records — trades, permit counts, and how recently they pulled permits.
San Antonio
LiveCity permits
City of San Antonio Contractor Connect registry — for work inside SA city limits.
Dallas
Through 2020City permits
City of Dallas permit records through mid-2020. Historical activity still meaningful.
OSHA
LiveSafety violations
Federal OSHA workplace inspection records. Violations are a significant red flag.
Bankruptcy
LiveFederal court filings
All four Texas federal bankruptcy court districts. An active filing is a major warning sign.
Workers' Comp
Updated regularlyInsurance opt-out
Texas employers who opted out of workers' comp. If a worker is hurt at your home, you may be liable.
Google Reviews
LiveRatings & reviews
Google Maps rating and review count from the Google Places API.
Federal Cases
LiveCivil court filings
Federal district court cases in all four Texas districts — fraud, RICO, employment claims.
RCAT
LiveRoofing association
Residential Contractors Association of Texas — verified roofing trade association membership.
TAB
LiveBuilders association
Texas Association of Builders — verified membership in the state's largest builder trade group.
All sources are queried live at search time unless noted otherwise. “Live” means the data is pulled directly from the source the moment you search.
Plain-English risk score
Every search ends with a single A–F grade and a short summary of what we found — the strengths and the concerns — so you don't have to dig through fifteen different government websites yourself.
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