Hiring a contractor in Wisconsin: check, red flags, complaints
Check the Dwelling Contractor and Qualifier credentials on LicensE, and ask for proof of the bond or insurance. (source: DSPS: Dwelling Contractor (opens in a new tab))
Check a license on the DSPS website (official site, opens in a new tab)
How: Check the Dwelling Contractor and Qualifier credentials through DSPS's LicensE system. (source: DSPS: Dwelling Contractor (opens in a new tab))
Checked against official Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services sources. See sources.
Red flags when hiring
- Can't pull a permit for your home, or asks you to pull it as owner. (source: DSPS: Dwelling Contractor Qualifier (opens in a new tab))
- No proof of a bond or liability insurance. (source: DSPS: Dwelling Contractor (opens in a new tab))
Sources and last verified
Last verified: . Next check due: . Every fact on this page links to one of these official pages.
- DSPS: Dwelling Contractor Qualifier (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- DSPS: DCQ new licensure (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- DSPS: Dwelling Contractor (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- DSPS: Credential fees and renewal dates (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
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