The Home Improvement Contractors (HIC) of Staten Island is a non-profit trade association with general members who are licensed, reputable contracting firms dedicated to professionalism, quality workmanship and customer satisfaction. We also have associate and affiliate members who fully take part in and support the Association.

Our members must be licensed by the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs (or the appropriate agency for specialized trades) for a minimum of two (2) years before seeking membership and undergoing our screening process. This process includes checking the firms complaint record with the licensing agency and obtaining written references from applicants’ banks and suppliers. If screening results are favorable, a two thirds majority vote of approval by our membership is then required before formal acceptance of the applicant.

As part of our effort to educate the community as to how to choose a contractor, and to alert homeowners to the risks involved in dealing with unlicensed contractors, HIC has prepared a directory of our members for the consumer.

In addition to providing this free referral service, we act as a clearinghouse for consumer complaints against member contractors and we have several ongoing programs in connection with consumer education and protection.

As part of our effort to maintain our standards of quality and professionalism, we encourage you to correspond with us, relating your experience with any of our member firms. Click here to read the HIC Code of Ethics