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Asbestos Removal
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Protect My Manufactured Home
Check to see what you need to do before you make alterations to your Manufactured Home.
Verify a Contractor or Tradesperson
Look up contractors you want to hire. Check for licensing, safety citations or lawsuits.
Contractor Scams
Report a Contractor
Resolve Disputes with Contractors
Check out these resources to resolve a problem with a contractor.
Electrical Installations
Get electrical installation basics. Find out what you should know before work begins (291 KB PDF).
Electrical Permits
Get permit application basics. L&I; recommends hiring an electrical contractor.
Electrical Inspections
Get electrical inspection basics. Learn what L&I; inspectors look for during inspections.
Appliance Installation and Repair
Get answers to common questions about installing and repairing appliances.
Manufactured or Mobile Home Permits
Apply for a home alteration permit. Get checklists to help you manage the work.
Manufactured or Mobile Home Inspections
Request an inspection when selling or refinancing a Manufactured or Mobile Home.
Residential Incline Lift Permits
Apply for a permit to install an inclined chair lift to help you get up and down stairs.
Electrical Risks after Natural Disasters
Learn what to do if a natural disaster damages your electrical system.
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