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Welcome to WCBA online!

Welcome to the Washington County Builders Association website. This site provides a wealth of information for both building professionals and the consumer. If you are in the building or construction business, there are many advantages to membership in our organization. If you are planning to build a new home, remodel your current home, or need craftsmen or building materials, check out our Membership Directory and call a WCBA member.

 

CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION LAW EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2009

As of 7/1/09, all Pennsylvania contractors* doing more than $5,000 home improvement work in a tax year must be registered with the Attorney General’s office.

As of 7/1/09, the contractor’s registration number must be displayed on all contracts and advertising materials and contractors must include specific information in their contracts relating to description of work to be performed, advance deposits, down payments, right of rescission, liability insurance, and more.

NEW HOME BUILDERS: The law does not apply to contractors who do solely new home construction.

WCBA MEMBERS: The following resources are available to members of the WCBA and PBA:

1. Registration information and sample contracts are available for members by calling the WCBA business office or emailing info@wcbabuilders.org.
2. A Members-Only Registration Resource Center is available via PBA. Link to it by clicking the PBA logo (top right) or call 1-800-692-7339.

NON-MEMBERS: Registration information may be obtained by calling the Attorney General’s office, 1-717-772-2425 or www.attorneygeneral.gov.

CONSUMERS: To verify that a contractor is registered, call the Attorney General’s toll-free number 1-888-520-6680.

*Contractor is defined as any person offering to undertake or agreeing to perform any home improvement including subcontractors and independent contractors providing services to a home improvement retailer.

 

 

 


 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attention WCBA Builders & Remodelers!


BELONGING PAYS

Introducing PBA’s Member Rebate Program: Get cash rebates for using building products of participating manufacturers.

 

For more information and a registration form call the WCBA office or visit PBA then click on "Member Rebate Program".

 

 

Expand your knowledge! Improve your business!

Click here to order building industry publications from the National Association of Home Builders.

WCBA members receive a 20% discount off all NAHB Home Builder Press publications and a 10% discount off all other titles.

 

  PBA Endorsed Workers’ Compensation Insurance

 

 

 

 





 


 

 

GET INTO THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS - NOW!

An $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit (a credit not a loan!) is available for a limited time.

 

Learn more at: www.FederalHousingTaxCredit.com
 

 

Building or Remodeling?

Check out our online Membership Directory for builders, remodelers, trade contractors, home financing experts, building supplies, and more.

  The Not-So-Obvious Benefits of Buying New

 

  Now Is A Good Time To Buy a Home
 

  Take Advantage of Buying Now By Selling With Smarts

  Answers to Common Home Buying Questions

  Housing's Economic Impact in Pennsylvania

  Why the Uniform Construction Code is Good for Homebuyers

  Home Maintenance Basics for New Homeowners

  Why Choose a WCBA Member?

  Consumer Tips



 

 

 

Next Membership Meeting - Thursday, Sept. 24
Sponsor: Bonded Builders Warranty Group

Consult Sept. Builder News & Views for additional information

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Medical Insurance Program

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