Research Dallas–Fort Worth contractors: local profiles, trade checks and permits.
Start with dated company research, then verify applicable trade credentials, city registration and project-specific permits. Compare written proposals and contact companies directly. No lead-capture form is required to use this guide.
Local guidance reviewed October 16, 2026. Dallas–Fort Worth is a service region, not one permitting jurisdiction. Dallas, Fort Worth, Mesquite and other municipalities have distinct processes; the location of a contractor’s office does not determine the rules for your home.
Published Dallas–Fort Worth company research—not a ranking
These four examples span different trades and locations. They are not a ranking, a complete list or a promise of service to every address.
- Fixxer Company Plumbing — Mesquite-based plumbing research covering leaks, drains and sewers, water heaters, hydro jetting, camera inspection and fixtures. Research: October 11, 2026. Confirm Dallas-area service to your exact address.
- Arigold Electric & Construction — Fort Worth electrical repair, troubleshooting, wiring, lighting and circuit projects. Research: October 12, 2026. The profile documents a Google service-area listing; do not assume a customer-facing office or metro-wide coverage.
- Underwood Cooling and Heating, LLC — Dallas HVAC repairs and installation, heat pumps, maintenance and indoor-air-quality work. Research: September 27, 2026. Its recorded Google rating had only two reviews: a small sample, not broad customer consensus.
- Titan Pros Roofing — DFW — Dallas-based roofing repairs, replacement, new-construction roofing and gutters. Research: October 9, 2026. Confirm the exact DFW business/location and scope rather than assuming another office.
Each dated profile records zero BBB complaints displayed on its own research date—not zero customer problems. Linking these profiles does not refresh ratings or requalify the companies. Licensing, bonding, certifications and insurance were not independently verified by NHA.
Check Texas trade credentials and local registration
TDLR electrical guidance says non-exempt electrical work must be performed by licensed individuals through a licensed electrical contractor. For HVAC work, review TDLR air-conditioning and refrigeration contractor guidance and the classifications and exemptions relevant to the project. Use the TDLR active-license search to match the business, license type and current record. A similarly named business is not enough.
For plumbing, the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners’ consumer guidance recommends obtaining the company’s Responsible Master Plumber details and checking license validity and the Certificate of Insurance on file. Ask about coverage for your actual work, not just a marketing badge.
City registration and state trade licensing are separate checks. Consult Fort Worth contractor-registration guidance or the relevant municipality’s current process. Exceptions and trade requirements depend on the work and applicant. No individual company license, local registration or insurance record was verified for this guide.
Use the permit process for your actual project address
Dallas: start with DallasNow
The City’s DallasNow information hub links current registration, record-detail, trade-record and inspection resources. Its residential guidance provides scope-specific checklists. Ask for the relevant record numbers, approved scope, responsible contractor, inspection plan and final documentation. An application appearing in a portal does not establish approval.
Fort Worth: distinguish building permits from trade permits
The City’s inspection FAQ says required trade permits must be obtained separately from a building permit, with inspections arranged for each applicable permit type. Review the residential permit guidance for the actual scope; roofing work involving decking, sheathing or structural components differs from shingle-only work. Do not assume all roof work has the same permit treatment.
For a home in Mesquite, Irving, Keller or another municipality, check that authority’s requirements. These are research starting points, not a parcel-specific permit determination or a claim of government approval.
Compare proposals with the same scope
For door, opener and access-control proposals, use the Dallas–Fort Worth garage-door research guide for local permit questions, opener-safety sources and dated company examples.
Ask for comparable written scopes, not just total prices. Identify equipment and materials, property protection, cleanup, permit and inspection responsibilities, change orders, payment terms, warranty coverage and follow-up.
- Plumbing: distinguish diagnosis from drain or pipe replacement, and specify restoration responsibilities.
- Electrical: identify panel or circuit changes, fixtures, and the inspection plan.
- HVAC: clarify equipment, design responsibility, duct work, commissioning and maintenance.
- Roofing: distinguish repair from replacement and specify materials, decking, flashing, gutters, cleanup and change orders.
Request current references for similar work and ask how service concerns will be handled. These questions are not technical diagnoses, local cost estimates or guarantees.
Use dated evidence—and verify what the profile does not
Gold profiles document an exact BBB A+ record, a directly verifiable Google customer rating strictly above 4.3, identity matching, official service evidence and complaint-context review on the company’s research date. BBB accreditation alone is not the criterion. “Answered” does not mean “resolved.”
Licensing, bonding, certifications and insurance were not independently verified. Recognition is not a guarantee of workmanship, safety, outcomes, current availability or suitability. Verify current project-specific credentials and insurance directly.
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