General Contracting
Why You Should Only Hire a Licensed, Insured Contractor
By Rogerio Alves, Founder & Master Framer
May 26, 2026 · 5 min read
Hiring a licensed, insured contractor protects you from liability if someone is injured or your property is damaged, ensures the work meets the Massachusetts building code, and prevents permit and resale problems down the road. Unlicensed “deals” often cost far more to fix. RS Development Group is fully licensed (MA HIC #216507) and insured — call (774) 512-3176.
What are the risks of unlicensed work?
- Liability: without workers’ comp and liability insurance, you can be on the hook for injuries or damage.
- Code violations that fail inspection and must be torn out and redone.
- Un-permitted work that surfaces as a problem when you sell the home.
- No real recourse if the work is defective or abandoned.
How do I verify a contractor?
Ask for the Massachusetts HIC registration number and a certificate of insurance, confirm they pull permits, and check reviews and local references. A legitimate contractor provides all of this without hesitation. Call (774) 512-3176 to work with one that does.
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Call (774) 512-3176About the author — Rogerio Alves
Rogerio Alves is the founder and lead contractor of RS Development Group, a licensed (MA HIC #216507) construction company he started in 2008. A master framer by trade, he and his team serve 100+ Massachusetts communities with structural framing, additions, roofing, siding, and full general contracting.
