FAQ
What does the League of California Homeowners do for homeowners?
LCH member benefits are extensive. By being a member you get the knowledge of knowing that LCH has thoroughly done a background check on each Approved Contractor, puts you in touch with low interest, no-collateral energy loans for certain improvements, offers you free legal consultation with L.A. attorney firm, offers League Sponsored Workshops for home improvements, sends you “California Homeowner” magazine every other month, gives you free NEC Home Show tickets for you and your family, offers you discounted homeowner insurance and online search capability to find the Approved Contractors in your area.
How many Approved Contractors are there in Southern California?
Right now, the list of Approved Contractors in all home improvement industries is over 600 and growing. With the extensive search option on the LCH website or by calling the office at 800-692-4663, homeowners can usually always find a contractor for their project that will service your area.
How do I become a member?
By submitting a simple application and annual dues, any homeowner can become fully qualified to take advantage of all the wonderful benefits of being a member. Any questions about membership? Call our office.
How does a contractor become Approved?
Contractors too, can easily become an Approved Contractor, although the process for their approval is a bit more complicated and takes longer. Once the application and annual fee is paid, LCH staff will begin the in-depth screening process. This process usually takes about 5-7 business days to finish and notify the contractor of their approval status.
Where is the League of California Homeowners located?
The League of California Homeowners is located at the following address:
99 “C” Street, Suite 209, Upland, CA 91786.
Phone: 800-692-4663
Fax: 909-931-1034
lchome@homeowners.org
Office hours: M-F 8:00-5:00
How much does it cost to be a LCH member and Approved Contractor?
Below is a list of the current costs to become a member:
- 1st year - $25.00
- One year renewal - $15.00
- Two year renewal - $25.00
- Three year renewal - $35.00
- Five year renewal - $50.00
- Lifetime membership - $100.00
Can I become a website sponsor for LCH?
LCH website sponsors are limited and must be approved by the LCH President. They are typically limited to manufacturers, ancillary organizations or other associations. The designation of “Co-Op Sponsor” has been recently added to include a very special group of LCH contractors, suppliers and manufacturers. For information on how your company could obtain this designation, please call the League office. Normally Approved contractors are welcome to advertise in “California Homeowner” magazine, published by the League; distribute company literature in the NEC Home Show bags and be a Lead Program Participant. For website sponsorship, contact the LCH Marketing Department at 866-873-7615.
Does LCH have a regular newsletter?
The League of California Homeowners publishes a bi-monthly, full-color magazine, “California Homeowner” that is distributed over a five-county area with emphasis in Orange County. It is sent free each issue to all LCH homeowner members and all Approved Contractors. Advertising in the publication is limited to Approved Contractors and is offered on a first-come-first-serve basis for space available. Competitive rates can be obtained by going to www.californiahomeownermagazine.com or calling the LCH Marketing Dept. at 866-873-7615.
How does LCH give me the names of Approved Contractors?
The LCH website had a detailed searchable database of all Approved Contractors. Listing are searched based on geographic location and distance by zip code. Searches pull a random list of those contractors available in surrounding zip code(s). Homeowners can also give LCH “suggested” contractors not in the Approved database that we can contact to join the League.
What benefits are there to become an Approved Contractor?
Benefits for becoming an Approved Contractor are also numerous. Such things as: the ability to offer your customers special HEUF Program financing; ability to be in the expansive LCH online searchable database; ability to use the LCH logo in an corporate advertising; in-field use of the LCH Credibility Brochure; access to free limited legal advice; discount exhibition space at all NEC home shows; opportunity to advertise in LCH’s California Homeowner magazine; ability to participate in the LCH home show lead program; and use of LCH years of experience in helping solve contractor/homeowner disputes and answer tough state contractor questions.
How can I be sure that I’m hiring a good contractor?
The simple fact is that a contractor is only as good as his work. The LCH cannot assure a homeowner that a particular contractor can be good in all areas of the job. However, due to the fact that by thoroughly screening each contractor, they are proven to pass the tough criteria set by LCH, we CAN say that the chances are extremely good that they will perform as expected by you and your agreement. Nothing can replace proper due diligence before hiring any home improvement contractor.
Can LCH help me if I am buying a new home?
Our experience is that even new homeowners are constantly needing to make improvements or changes with the use of contractors. LCH does give great advice to new homeowners before purchasing and could offer interesting continuing offers that would benefit them into the future.