How to Find a Licensed General Contractor in Utah

Ask friends or reliable personal contacts for referrals. Inquire with friends or associates about recent construction or repair work. If they had a favorable experience with their contractor, ask your contact to share the contractor's business information with you.

Inquire with your local real estate agent. Agents frequently work with contractors for repair, maintenance or remodeling work on properties. Check with local real estate agents in your area to see if they have a recommended list of general contractors who may specialize in the type of work required for your project.

Check with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) for a listing of local contractors with favorable reviews. The Better Business Bureau is a consumer marketplace resource that provides access to complaints reported on a publicly listed business operation. Business are ranked based on the number of positive or negative filings made with the organization. For a list of general contractors in Utah including their BBB ranking, visit the Utah BBB website.

Search for contractors through a professional organization. The Associated General Contractor's of Utah is a regional chapter for a national organization comprised of practicing general contractors. The organization provides it's members with educational and legal resources to help them with their business. They also provide an online directory of members that can be sorted based on construction specialty. To search the directory for contractor members, visit the AGC website.

Verify the license of your selected contractors with the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing. Once you have compiled a list of contractors you would like to consider, you should check their state licensing credentials to ensure the contractor is licensed in good standing with the state. Visit the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing and click "verify license." Enter the company or proprietor name or contractor license number to confirm that the contractor meets state requirements.