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Licensing, Insurance & Credentials
Our credentials in plain text, plus the state tools to check them — and to check anyone else you're considering.
How to Check Any RI Contractor
We would rather you verify us than take our word for it — and we would rather you check whoever else you are considering, too. Rhode Island makes both free and public.
RI Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (CRLB)
Look up a contractor's registration, see whether it is active, and check for complaints or violations filed against it.
dbr.ri.gov contractor lookup →RI DLT Division of Professional Regulation
Rhode Island licenses individual technicians here. This is where you confirm that the person doing the work — not just the company name on the truck — actually holds a current license.
dlt.ri.gov license lookup →Ask for a certificate of insurance
Any legitimate contractor can produce general liability and workers' compensation certificates on request. If a contractor is uninsured, an injury or accident at your home can become your problem.
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Learn more →Licensing & Verification — Frequently Asked Questions
Is Horizon HVAC licensed and insured in Rhode Island?+
Yes. Horizon HVAC is a licensed and insured Rhode Island HVAC contractor carrying general liability and workers' compensation coverage, and a certificate of insurance is available on request before work begins.
How do I verify a Rhode Island HVAC contractor's license myself?+
Rhode Island licenses individual technicians through the Department of Labor and Training's Division of Professional Regulation, and registers contracting businesses through the Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board at dbr.ri.gov. Both maintain free public lookup tools — search the license or registration number the contractor gives you and confirm it is active before any work starts.
Why does it matter that Rhode Island licenses individuals, not companies?+
Because a company can hold a business registration while the technician actually standing in your home is not a license holder. It is fair to ask which licensed individual is responsible for your job, and any legitimate contractor will answer without hesitation.
What is EPA 608 certification and why should I care?+
It is the federal certification required to purchase and handle refrigerants. Any technician opening a sealed refrigerant system on your air conditioner or heat pump is legally required to hold it. Someone working on your AC without it is a real red flag.
Should I ask for proof of insurance before work starts?+
Yes, and it should be no trouble to produce. If a contractor is uninsured and someone is injured on your property or your home is damaged, that exposure can land on you as the homeowner.