Find Certified Contractors in Northern Virginia

Most home improvement projects require a permit or license with your town or county. Adhering to these regulations protects your investment and helps ensure that any remodels or renovations are completed to current code.

• Alexandria, VA
• Arlington County, VA | Arlington, Fort Myer
• Clarke County, VA | Berryville, Boyce
• Culpeper County, VA| Culpeper
• Fairfax County, VA | Clifton, Herndon
• Fairfax, VA
• Falls Church, VA
• Fauquier County, VA | Remington, The Plains, Warrenton
• Loudoun County, VA | Hamilton, Hillsboro, Leesburg, Lovettsville, Middleburg, Purcellville, Round Hill
• Manassas, VA
• Manassas Park, VA
• Prince William County, VA | Dumfries, Haymarket, Occoquan, Quantico
• Rappahannock County, VA | Washington
• Spotsylvania County, VA
• Fredericksburg, VA
• Stafford County, VA
• Warren County, VA | Front Royal

Virginia contractors are licensed through the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR). Contractor licenses are classified by the dollar value of projects they can undertake (Class A, B, or C) and by specialty.

How to Verify a License:

• Online: Use the DPOR License Lookup to search by name, license number, or company
• By Phone: Contact DPOR at (804) 367-8500

License Classes:

• Class A: Projects over $120,000
• Class B: Projects $10,000–$120,000
• Class C: Projects under $10,000

Specialty Trades: Electricians, plumbers, and HVAC contractors require separate trade licenses. Verify these with DPOR as well.

Many Northern Virginia jurisdictions (Fairfax, Arlington, Loudoun) also require local business licenses—check with your county for additional requirements.

Workers' Compensation: Virginia requires workers' comp when you have 3 or more employees. Important: subcontractor employees working in your trade may count toward your threshold.

General Liability: While Virginia doesn't have a universal state mandate, local jurisdictions and clients typically require it. The standard recommendation is $1,000,000 per occurrence. Residential remodelers should carry at least $100,000 aggregate.

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 license directly at the Virginia DPOR License Lookup.

Northern Virginia experiences all four seasons, so staying on top of home maintenance tasks is an important part of protecting your investment. Have your gutters and downspouts cleaned every fall and spring to ensure that moisture from rain and snowmelt is carried far away from your home's foundation.

To avoid foundation seepage or water problems in a basement or crawl space, correct any yard drainage problems that become visible after heavy rains. A drainage specialist will recommend fixes for any problems, which may include regrading the yard, reconfiguring and replacing landscaping, or installing a custom drainage system.

Check out your roof—or hire a professional to do it for you—to ensure that the structure is properly vented. A dual-vent system with ridge vents and soffit vents will help circulate air through the space and prevent problems such as moisture buildup, mold growth, and ice dams.

Best Pick Reports conducts independent consumer satisfaction research in Northern Virginia 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 Northern Virginia, 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.