Day with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors Print

• Bob,  his okra is not blooming. 

Recommendation: Phosphorus, Bone Meal

• Mike, Six year old apple tree died quickly

Recommendation: Over spraying, over watering or possibly a gopher; Elgin Nursery, Linden Tree Nursery in Sun City

• What are some other varieties of grapes to plant

• Roger, needs shade trees around the swimming pool. How far away to plant

Recommendation: Make sure to plant 30-40 ft away from pool

• Cannot get his grapes bigger than marble size

Recommendation: Remove some clusters-one foot apart, fertilize

Tomato Plant Prep for Fall

• Shade cloth on Tomato and Pepper Plants
• Rather than replant, try to keep the summer plants alive

Re-cap of tip: Caterpillars are re-appearing, mulch garden, fertilize

• Make sure your contractor is licensed and bonded

What are the licensing requirements for the Arizona Registrar of Contractors

• Each contractor is tested in their field
• Background of applicant
• Area of construction specific

• Jack, what about the Handyman Exemption.  How much can a person make before they have to license themselves

Recommendation: Electricity or propane are exempted.  Under $1000 and must not require a permit. 

Only bottom 3% of contractors have complaints.

93% of Contractors of Arizona get zero complaints

Caller

• Jack, which cabinets will be best for his kitchen

• Needs a general contractor in Tucson

• Nancy, how does she stop solicitors

Recommendations: LifeLock

How to become a Rosie Certified Contractor

• Five Years in business
• Must be licensed and contracted

Caller

• Pablo, need an appliance repair person in San Tan Valley

• Belle, wants to know about the Arizona Crawfish Festival
• Marking the contractor used leaked through the linoleum.  She is past her statute of limitations.  How can her question, help other homeowners

Recommendation: 2 year statute with AROC, Court System you have up to 6 years

• Belle, she is past her statute of limitations.  What to do

Recommendation: Larry Hauptman of Hauptman Flooring

Caller

• Kevin, cannot get a hold of him contractor.  Found at that they are using someone else's license.

• Kevin,  had a contractor use another contractors license

Recommendation: Get a hold of William Mundell, Executive Director of the wmundell@azroc.gov

AROC has a recovery fund to pay claims

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• Jim, has cement on his tools

Recommendation: 4 inch grinder

• Educate yourself
• Know your rights
• Contact the Registrar with any questions