Nevada State Contractors Board

Interested in installing solar panels, but unsure where to start?

Visit https://bit.ly/3xzhKMD to take a look at our residential solar tips and guidelines. We want to ensure every homeowner is aware of their rights when it comes to hiring a solar contractor!

Clark County, Nevada Home to 2.4 million & visited by 43 million yearly, we are the 11th largest U.S. county.

Stay cool this summer with a licensed HVAC contractor!

Always validate the license number of a contractor before hiring them, or simply visit our directory to find a contractor that specializes in heating and air conditioning. The NSCB directory can be found at https://bit.ly/3L42VEY.

Join us for a Tele-Town Hall Meeting on July 30!

We'll be discussing consumer protection, solar scams, pool scams and how to report a contractor. Representatives from the Nevada State Contractors Board will be available for questions!

Solarize, a solar company operating in Las Vegas and Reno, was recently found liable on 46 counts of violating Nevada laws. The company’s license was revoked and they were fined $460,000, which is the the maximum fine allowed by law.

To read the full story, visit https://bit.ly/3RPc5ZL.

Solar company’s license revoked, fined $460K for ‘flagrant behavior’ Solarize LLC, doing business as Get Solarize, was fined $460,000, had its license revoked, and its contractors were barred from ever working as contractors in Nevada after being found liable for vi…

Happy Fourth of July from the Nevada State Contractors Board!

As a reminder, our offices are closed today in observance.

The new and improved Nevada State Contractors Board website has officially launched! Visit www.nscb.nv.gov to take a look and access our various resources.

Gabriel Raymundo Adame, formally licensed contractor and owner of Adame Construction, has been arrested. Adame was arrested after a Nevada State Contractors Board disciplinary hearing on June 26, and is now being charged with five felony charges related to fraudulent construction activities.

After thoroughly investigating the complaints filed against Adame, his unlawful practices were uncovered. He had been charging senior homeowners significant down payments for home remodel projects prior to any work being performed.

We remind anyone thinking of hiring a contractor to:

- Always hire a licensed contractor and verify their license number.
- Obtain at least three bids.
- Remember that down payments are required by law to be no more than 10% of the total project cost or $1,000; whichever is less.
- Never pay with cash.
- Obtain a written contract.
- Keep a record of all payment receipts and save all paperwork for at least four years.
- Don't make a final payment until satisfied with the job.

Congratulations to our Northern Nevada investigator Gary Leonard who's retiring after 30 years with the Nevada State Contractors Board, Executive Officer Margi Grein, center, is retiring after 38 years on August 1st, and Licensing Supervisor Nancy Mathias who retired last year after 42 years. Thank you for your service to the people of Nevada and wishing you all the best!

As National Safety Month draws to a close, summer is still heating up! Peak construction season is almost here, so remember to take breaks and stay hydrated this summer.

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Investing in solar power for your home can be an extensive process with much to learn, but our Consumer’s Guide to Solar Power for the Home is the perfect resource to get started. To learn how to protect yourself from potential scams and how to decide if solar power is right for you, click here:

https://www.nvcontractorsboard.com/resources/residential-solar/

After 26 years of dedicated service as Executive Officer of the Nevada State Contractors Board, Margi Grein has announced her retirement!

Throughout her impactful 38-year tenure, Margi has remained dedicated to upholding the integrity of contractors across Nevada. Not only has she spearheaded a variety of programs and legislative efforts that protect consumers, but she has also initiated several programs dedicated to education and standardizing industry contracting practices.

A true champion of public safety, Margi has left a lasting impact with her leadership and tenacity. The Nevada State Contractors Board is immensely grateful for her guidance and fortunate to have had such a remarkable leader for so many years!

The Nevada State Contractors Board issued a summary suspension of Titan Solar's contractor's license in the interest of the public's health, safety, and welfare. This new report from Time details an industry that is collapsing.

Another Solar Company Goes Bust Titan Solar closes shop, underscoring the struggles of an embattled industry

Today we celebrate freedom, resilience and justice. Let us remember the importance of equality and stand in solidarity against racism not just today, but always!

As a reminder, our offices are closed today in observance.

Titan Solar Company in Las Vegas has suddenly closed its doors in the middle of an investigation with the Nevada State Contractors Board. This will not deter our investigations. We'll also continue our mission in upholding the public's health, safety, and welfare.

Embattled firm Titan Solar Power goes out of business After being accused of misleading customers in Nevada, Titan Solar Power has closed its doors. Channel 13's Bryan Horwath has more.

Join us for the Construction Workshop 2.0!

This FREE six-week course, taking place in Reno, will provide insight on construction marketing. It’s the perfect opportunity to learn from and connect with professionals in the industry. The workshop will begin June 26, and attendees will be provided with a free meal before each class.

Register today at https://bit.ly/3x2CmfT!

The Nevada State Contractors Board is excited to announce the Construction 1.0 Workshop!

This FREE six-week course in Reno, Nevada is the perfect opportunity to learn about the construction industry and receive guidance on how to get your contractors license. The workshop will begin June 25, and attendees will be provided with a free meal before each class.

Start your construction journey and register today at https://bit.ly/3VsDgM2!

Happy Father’s Day from the Nevada State Contractors Board!

We’re grateful to all of the wonderful fathers in our lives, and hope you feel celebrated today.

Today, on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day we encourage all of the elderly in our lives to remain cautious of scams.

As scams by unlicensed contractors become more common, taking necessary safety precautions is more important than ever. Visit our Senior’s Guide to Identifying Scams and Seeking Assistance at https://bit.ly/3vFoojf for information on how to stay safe.

Today FOX5 Las Vegas interviewed homeowner Robert Enrile, who testified against Patio Covers 4 Less at the Nevada State Contractors Board Disciplinary Hearing. A judge upheld an emergency summary suspension of this license.

Patio Covers 4 Less now has more than 100 allegations against them. As a reminder to homeowners, it is Nevada law that contractors cannot request a deposit of more than $1000 or 10 percent of the total project; whichever is less. For any inquiries visit the NSCB website at www.nscb.nv.gov.

The Nevada State Contractors Board special Solar Investigations Unit has officially launched!

As the number of complaints against residential solar companies continues to rise, the new unit is crucial in targeting these fraudulent companies. To learn more and stay safe this summer, visit the link below.

Nevada State Contractors Board launches Solar Investigative Unit after spike in scams They promise much cheaper power, big tax rebates, and easy credit terms, but often claims like these from solar contractors never come to fruition.

Check out this report by the Nevada Independent on our crackdown on solar scams. Send us your feedback and please share.

Nevada agency creates board dedicated to investigating solar panel scams - The Nevada Independent The new investigatory board comes after legislation was passed in 2023 creating more consumer protections in the rooftop solar industry.

Thanks to Nevada Department of Business and Industry Director Dr. Kristopher Sanchez for joining us at the Underground Economy - Nevada Interagency Task Force. Leaders throughout Nevada are working together to crack down on illegal contractors and residential solar scams. Pictured left to right, NSCB Deputy Executive Officer David Behar, NSCB Executive Officer Margi Grein, and Dr. Kristopher Sanchez.

A notorious unlicensed contractor who stole at least $160,000 from homeowners was back in court again. Anyone working as an unlicensed contractor in Nevada is committing a crime and work is usually substandard. Sandra Tyler has a history of violating the law and harming homeowners. Only hire licensed contractors to receive the protections of the Nevada State Contractors Board.

Reno woman’s contractor’s scam sentencing pushed to August Sandra Tyler who has pled guilty to obtaining money under false pretenses involving her remodeling business faces an August 14, 2024 sentencing date.