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The phrase "a licensed contractor" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when referring to a contractor who has obtained the necessary licenses to perform work legally in their field.
Example: "Before starting the renovation, make sure to hire a licensed contractor to ensure all work meets local regulations."
Alternatives: "certified contractor" or "registered contractor".
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Only do business with a licensed contractor, donate to a licensed charity, and deal directly with your insurance company.
If you're dissatisfied with his work, you can report a licensed contractor to a state contractor licensing board and have him investigated or suspended.
He relied on outside help only for tasks for which the city required a licensed contractor, primarily the foundation, electrical wiring and plumbing.
My landlord informed me in a letter that the law requires me to hire a licensed contractor to install a bracket under my small window air-conditioner.
"It's essentially like any other home appliance that needs a licensed contractor to be connected," he said in a telephone interview.
Mr. Dixon registered with the City of Long Beach as a licensed contractor, but then learned he would face exorbitant insurance premiums if he hired workers to help.
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Contractor is a licensed general contractor in the State of [insert your state], [insert name of licensing agency], [insert address of licensing agency], [insert contact number or website of licensing agency].
Mr. Virant, a skilled carpenter and licensed contractor who teaches workshops at the influential Vermont design-build school Yestermorrow, incorporated the strategies the school stresses, especially passive solar heating (which means windows are positioned to mitigate heat gain in summer and maximize it in winter).
"We not only design the house but we own our own factory, and we are a licensed general contractor".
Gigi was a multi-talented person, having been a fashion model, a sculptor, a licensed building contractor, an actress, and a television personality.
Regular construction at the Sheffield stopped early last week, as the developers began a cleanup of the entire site by a licensed asbestos contractor under a plan approved by the city.
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