WHY USE A WHBA MEMBER?

When looking for a Builder or Contractor, it is important that you select a company that is licensed and has the necessary insurance.

Georgia now has a Builder License Law. Unlicensed builders can not pull the necessary permits required when doing your work and unpermitted home repairs or improvements may cause significant issues, should you decide to sell you home at a later date. Permits and subsequent inspections insure that your work is done according to code, insuring the safety of you and your family. A Builder License is not a local Business License. Make sure you verify that he is licensed before contracting to have work done.

You are liable for injury should an uninsured contractor be injured while performing work on you home. Again, this does not mean Life Insurance or Vehicle Insurance. It must be Workman's Compensation Insurance. Ask to see his certificate.

There are two types of memberships in Westside HBA.

A BUILDER MEMBER is a member who is licensed by the State of Georgia and is involved in both residential and commercial construction. Re-modelers who have a Builder License are also classified as Builder Members.  Otherwise they are classified as Associate Members.

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS are members who supply materials or services to a Builder Member or work directly with a homeowner. Normally they would not have a Georgia Builder License.

If you have questions regarding any of our member firms, please do not hesitate to call WHBA at 770-355-6714.