PHOENIX RENOVATION FIELD GUIDE / credentials
Check an Arizona remodeling contractor before you hire
Use the Arizona ROC record to check the contracting name, active license, classification, qualifying party, and bond before agreeing to remodeling work.
THE PRACTICAL ANSWER
Match the name on the agreement to the current Arizona ROC record. Check the license status, classification, and listed bond, then ask how the proposed work and any specialty trades will be handled.
Match the business name and license number
A brand name and the legal contracting entity can differ. Ask for both, then use the official Arizona Registrar of Contractors record to connect the agreement to the license. Fresh Start Phoenix operates as Fresh Start Renovations, LLC, ROC 361497. Our credentials page links directly to that official record.
Check the current status, not just a screenshot
License records can change. Open the live ROC profile when making a hiring decision and check the renewal information. The website records when we last verified our own details, but the registrar remains the source for current status. Save the record with your project documents if you need a reference for the conversation.
Understand the classification
Arizona license classifications describe permitted work. The B-3 classification concerns remodeling and repair of existing residential structures or appurtenances. The ROC states that listed specialty work, including electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work, must be subcontracted to appropriately licensed contractors. Ask how those responsibilities apply to your scope.
Read bond and complaint information in context
Review the bond details in the official record and ask for any additional coverage information relevant to the project. The ROC explains that the complaint categories shown on the profile do not include every public record. Use the registrar’s public-records process if you need a complete history rather than inferring one from a single displayed count.
Connect the credentials to the agreement
A current license does not replace a clear contract. Confirm the written scope, responsibilities, selections, payment terms, change process, and closeout expectations. Keep the legal name consistent across the proposal and agreement, and ask questions before signing if something does not match.
Keep the verification attached to the project
Write the license number and legal contracting name on your comparison notes, and confirm that the same entity appears on the agreement. If a different company will contract for part of the work, ask for its role and applicable licensing details. Keep correspondence that explains changes in responsibility so the project record remains understandable. A business logo, a directory listing, and a contractor license serve different purposes; use the official ROC record for the license itself. If the record or agreement is unclear, resolve that discrepancy directly before work is authorized rather than assuming a similar name refers to the same contractor.
Questions homeowners ask.
What is Fresh Start Phoenix’s ROC number?
Fresh Start Renovations, LLC, operating as Fresh Start Phoenix, holds Arizona ROC 361497. Its B-3 license was listed Active when checked October 13, 2026; use the official link for current status.
Does a surety bond mean the same thing as liability insurance?
No. They are different forms of protection. Review the listed license bond and ask the contractor for any other coverage information relevant to the project.
Source references.
General planning information. Your property's requirements and agreed project scope determine the work.