Find Certified Contractors in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

While the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania doesn't require home improvement contractors to be licensed, the Home Improvement Consumer Protection act does require contractors to have insurance and be registered with the Pennsylvania Attorney General's office. The city of Philadelphia requires a contractor to have a license for any work over $500, and other cities and counties have their own specific requirements.

Find local licensing and permit information:

• City of Philadelphia
• Berks County
• Bucks County
• Chester County
• Delaware County
• Montgomery County

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania requires home improvement contractors to be registered with the Pennsylvania Attorney General's office under the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act. The city of Philadelphia requires contractors to have a license for any work over $500. Other cities and counties within the Philadelphia Metro area have their own specific requirements.

General Liability: Philadelphia requires contractors to carry a minimum of $500,000 per occurrence—significantly higher than Pennsylvania's state minimum of $50,000. The City of Philadelphia must be named as the certificate holder on your insurance documentation.

Workers' Compensation: Pennsylvania requires workers' comp for all employers with one or more employees. Philadelphia has specific minimums: $100,000 per accident, $100,000 per employee, and a $500,000 policy limit.

The Best Pick Promise: We verify that every Best Pick contractor holds valid general liability insurance and meets all state-mandated workers' compensation requirements. You can also verify a contractor's registration at the PA Attorney General Home Improvement Registry.

Preparing your home for wintry weather is key to keeping your family warm and your energy costs down in Philadelphia. To ensure that your home is winter ready, handle any roofing, window, door, insulation, HVAC system, chimney, fireplace, or plumbing maintenance during warmer weather. Protect your pipes from freezing temperatures; repair faulty heating units, boilers, and hot water heaters; and have chimneys and fireplaces inspected before use. Some repair work cannot be done during winter, so make sure your home is ready for the wind, snow, and cold weather headed your way.

Best Pick Reports conducts independent consumer satisfaction research in Philadelphia annually. We survey thousands of homeowners who have recently hired home service companies, analyzing their experiences to identify contractors who consistently deliver quality work.

To earn Best Pick certification in Philadelphia, companies must:

• Maintain a 4.0+ Google rating or 80%+ customer recommendation rate
• Hold all required state and local licenses
• Carry general liability insurance [+ workers' compensation where required]
• Have no unresolved complaints or regulatory violations
• Re-qualify annually through fresh consumer satisfaction surveys

We verify licensing and insurance annually for every certified company. When you hire a Best Pick contractor, you're also protected by our Best Pick Guarantee, which provides up to $2,500 in coverage if a certified company fails to meet their commitments.