So, here’s the deal: I’m in the process of constructing an apartment in California, and the contractor I hired decided to use someone without a valid license to handle all the electrical and plumbing work. Shocking, right? To top it off, all the work that’s been done so far somehow managed to pass all the inspections, despite the fact that I pulled full permits for this project. It wasn’t until the rough plumbing and electrical were completed that I discovered the person doing the work was unlicensed. And get this, in California, it’s actually illegal to hire an unlicensed individual to carry out work that requires a permit and costs over $500 (recently raised from $1,000).
Anyway, I’ve got a call scheduled with my contractor, and my plan is to ask him to bring in a licensed plumber and electrician to come and double-check everything before we go ahead and close up the walls. And of course, to ensure they finish the work properly from now on. But here’s the thing – I’m feeling unsure about whether there’s anything else I should be doing in this situation. It’s all quite a shock to me, especially considering that this contractor, although young, has successfully completed numerous apartments similar to mine, which are known as ADUs in California.
So, I’m reaching out to anyone out there in California who might have some knowledge of the law and how this whole thing works. Like, what are my rights in this situation? And how should I best handle this potentially sticky situation? I mean, it never even crossed my mind that the contractor wouldn’t be using licensed professionals for such a crucial part of the project.
In the meantime, I’m going to square up with my contractor and make it clear that I want licensed pros to take over the plumbing and electrical tasks going forward. And I’ll definitely be keeping a close eye on things to ensure that the work meets all the necessary standards and regulations. But hey, if anyone has any advice or insights on how to navigate this kind of scenario, I’m all ears. It’s important to make sure everything is done right, especially when it comes to such significant aspects of the construction process.