Scouts Contractor Investigation™ · Sample
Apex Construction LLC
License #B-094221 · Austin, TX · Report generated Jun 26, 2026
Overall Trust Score
84
/ 100
Low Risk
License
Verified
Insurance
Verified
Business
Verified
BBB
C+
Years in Business
12
Reviews
Mostly Positive
Permits Located
217
Open Complaints
1
Lawsuits
None found
Scout's Investigation Summary
This contractor appears established with 12 years in business and over 217 permits located across Travis County. However, Scout identified three items that warrant attention before signing:
- Insurance certificate expires in 23 days. Request an updated COI naming you as additional insured.
- Payment schedule is front-loaded (40% upfront). Industry norm is 10–20% with milestone draws.
- Warranty language references "industry standard" without defining duration. Recommend explicit 1-year workmanship coverage.
Identity & License
Legal name
Apex Construction LLC
State license
Active · Class B · Texas
License expiration
Mar 14, 2027
Secretary of State
In Good Standing
Insurance
General Liability
$2,000,000 · Hartford
Expires in 23 days
Workers' Comp
Active · Texas Mutual
Auto
Active
Reputation
Google Reviews
4.6 / 5 · 218 reviews
BBB Rating
C+
3 complaints resolved in last 24 mo
Public complaints
1 open · 4 closed
Contract Risks
Permit responsibility
Assigned to homeowner
Recommend assigning to contractor
Change order clause
Present, vague pricing
Termination terms
Standard
Recommendations
- Request a fresh Certificate of Insurance valid through project end.
- Revise payment schedule to 10% deposit + milestone draws.
- Add explicit 12-month workmanship warranty in writing.
- Confirm contractor pulls all required permits, not the homeowner.
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