Hiring Commercial Property Services Providers in Arizona

Commercial real estate services in Arizona require careful vetting against the Arizona Registrar of Contractors’ licensing matrix. Make sure general contractors hold a B-1 or B-2 license for commercial work, while CR-11 covers electrical, CR-39 HVAC/R, CR-42 roofing, and CR-37 plumbing; verify each license and the contractor’s ROC bond before shortlisting. Soft-service vendors such as janitorial, landscaping, security, or pest control must maintain a state or municipal business license; guards need Department of Public Safety guard cards, and applicators of herbicides or pesticides require an Office of Pest Management credential. Demand at least $2 million general liability for construction or high-risk scopes and $1 million for routine cleaning, plus statutory workers’ comp and E&O when design advice is included. Insist the vendor can pull permits with the city Building Safety Department, navigate Arizona’s dust-control and storm-water rules, and meet Maricopa County VOC limits if painting. Choose firms with proven results on comparable properties—multistory office, distribution centers, garden-style apartments—and obtain local references.