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Washington DC Kitchens
Kitchens
Before beginning any kitchen remodeling or addition project, you should check that your Washington, D.C. contractor is licensed, bonded, and insured. All Washington D.C. remodeling and addition contractors require a license to work on home improvement projects that exceed $300. Also, Washington D.C. plumbers must be licensed before beginning work on your kitchen. When installing a new kitchen appliance homeowners should be aware of the regulations regarding the disposal of old kitchen appliances. Within Washington, D.C. city limits there is no recycling of old appliances, however, kitchen appliances are accepted in the prearranged trash pickup. If an old kitchen appliance is still in working condition, Washington, D.C. contractors and installers should be able to provide you with a list of charities that will arrange to pick up your old appliances.
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Washington DC City Facts
• Washington, D.C. requires contractors to have an insurance policy of $50,000 for injury in a single accident, $100,000 for multiple people in one accident, and $10,000 for property damage in an accident. They must also have a $5,000 surety bond with the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs
• Washington, D.C. requires that every applicant for a building permit first complete an Environmental Impact Form (EIF) to determine possible environmental impacts of the project on the community.
• A Washington, D.C. permit for construction is required for new construction and foundations, additions, alterations and repairs of existing buildings, demolition, a retaining wall, fence, shed, garage, vault, signs, awnings, and interior layout of tenant spaces.