Don't be taken or fall victim- A simple check could save you headaches and money. We recently noted that there are several companies in the US and Hawaii that are using similar names to Aloha Patio and have even gone to the extent to carry a few similar products. Aloha Patio Cover & Awning or Aloha Patio for short has been servicing Hawaii and Pacific rim for over 3 decades. We are the only "Aloha " awning company that has a contractor's license. (C-21800)
§16-77-2 Objective. The board interprets the primary intent of the legislature in creating the contractors license board to be the protection of the public health, safety, and general welfare, in dealing with persons engaged in the construction industry, and affording to the public effective and practical protection against the incompetent, inexperienced, unlawful, and unfair practices of contractors with whom the public contracts. HRS 444
The above is the beginning paragraph of the Hawaii Revised Statutes 444 that refers to the Hawaii Contractor's License Board and contactor's licensing. The law states that any person or company that contracts a job over $1,500.00 with installation needs to have a valid State of Hawaii Contractor's license. The HRS 444 was created to protect the public and its interests. Unfortunately, in our industry there are some companies that continue to operate without a license. The information provided on this page is to help the consumer evaluate and select a legitimate, valid company in good standing with the State of Hawaii.
Our basic philosophy is that with any company or person you hire, should be properly vetted, certified and licensed as required. Nice guys, saving a few bucks on sales tax will not and has not ever proved to be a worthwhile investment. Let's face it...if they are legit and qualified to do the work, why would they not have the proper required license and insurance to begin with? We get many calls from home and business owners, having purchased products and service from unlicensed "contractors", that have fallen into the pitfalls of hiring these scam artists.. Most of them are not insured and usually pay cash to their hired help. An incident on your property with an unlicensed person could leave you liable for damage or injury. Calls for service or repairs are many times not returned. A few calls, some time checking online could possibly save you thousands of dollars and many days and nights of frustration. Many unlicensed "contractors" advertise in the newspaper, online and TV ads. The State of Hawaii requires contractors to post their license number in all advertising, but does not always catch them in time. You would think that if you see the ad on TV, it must be ok. Right? No, many times the unlicensed contractor ads run undetected until there is a complaint.
Look or ask for a contractor's license number and check on that company's or individual's status and history. You should also make sure the person or company has the correct license type to do the work being proposed.
Check to make sure;
They are who they say they are,
They are legitimately registered as a business
Have a place of business
They are properly licensed for the type of work they are proposing
Have a clean history, past or present, no pending complaints or litigation
Resources:
cca.hawaii.gov-
Dept of Commerce & Consumer Affairs website
http://cca.hawaii.gov/rico/business_online/ -
Check out a business, complaint history, contractor's license, business name registration, how long in business
http://cca.hawaii.gov/rico/file-a-complaint/ -
File a complaint against an unlicensed contractor
By phone- (808) 587-4272
HRS (Hawaii Revised Statutes) 444 below- contains license requirements and categories
§16-77-2 Objective. The board interprets the primary intent of the legislature in creating the contractors license board to be the protection of the public health, safety, and general welfare, in dealing with persons engaged in the construction industry, and affording to the public effective and practical protection against the incompetent, inexperienced, unlawful, and unfair practices of contractors with whom the public contracts. HRS 444
The above is the beginning paragraph of the Hawaii Revised Statutes 444 that refers to the Hawaii Contractor's License Board and contactor's licensing. The law states that any person or company that contracts a job over $1,500.00 with installation needs to have a valid State of Hawaii Contractor's license. The HRS 444 was created to protect the public and its interests. Unfortunately, in our industry there are some companies that continue to operate without a license. The information provided on this page is to help the consumer evaluate and select a legitimate, valid company in good standing with the State of Hawaii.
Our basic philosophy is that with any company or person you hire, should be properly vetted, certified and licensed as required. Nice guys, saving a few bucks on sales tax will not and has not ever proved to be a worthwhile investment. Let's face it...if they are legit and qualified to do the work, why would they not have the proper required license and insurance to begin with? We get many calls from home and business owners, having purchased products and service from unlicensed "contractors", that have fallen into the pitfalls of hiring these scam artists.. Most of them are not insured and usually pay cash to their hired help. An incident on your property with an unlicensed person could leave you liable for damage or injury. Calls for service or repairs are many times not returned. A few calls, some time checking online could possibly save you thousands of dollars and many days and nights of frustration. Many unlicensed "contractors" advertise in the newspaper, online and TV ads. The State of Hawaii requires contractors to post their license number in all advertising, but does not always catch them in time. You would think that if you see the ad on TV, it must be ok. Right? No, many times the unlicensed contractor ads run undetected until there is a complaint.
Look or ask for a contractor's license number and check on that company's or individual's status and history. You should also make sure the person or company has the correct license type to do the work being proposed.
Check to make sure;
They are who they say they are,
They are legitimately registered as a business
Have a place of business
They are properly licensed for the type of work they are proposing
Have a clean history, past or present, no pending complaints or litigation
Resources:
cca.hawaii.gov-
Dept of Commerce & Consumer Affairs website
http://cca.hawaii.gov/rico/business_online/ -
Check out a business, complaint history, contractor's license, business name registration, how long in business
http://cca.hawaii.gov/rico/file-a-complaint/ -
File a complaint against an unlicensed contractor
By phone- (808) 587-4272
HRS (Hawaii Revised Statutes) 444 below- contains license requirements and categories
| HRS 444 |