Look the business up on the Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) website and confirm the license is active and in a classification that fits your job. Fencing has its own classifications (R-14 residential, C-14 commercial, CR-14 dual), and masonry walls have separate ones. Which license fits depends on the work: a block wall, an iron fence and a chain link run can differ.
Updated October 2026
Who licenses contractors in Arizona?
The Arizona Registrar of Contractors, usually called the ROC. It issues licenses by classification, and each classification covers a defined type of work. A license number alone doesn't tell you much; the classification and status do.
Which classifications matter for fences and walls?
| Work | Residential | Commercial | Dual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fencing | R-14 | C-14 | CR-14 |
| Masonry | R-31 | C-31 | CR-31 |
| Ornamental metals | R-24 | C-24 | CR-24 |
The ROC's list gives names, not detailed scopes. If you're unsure whether a classification covers your exact job, such as a block wall or a pool barrier, ask the ROC directly.
How do I check a license?
- Get the business name and ROC license number in writing, ideally on the quote.
- Search the ROC's online contractor lookup by name or number.
- Confirm the name matches the company you're dealing with.
- Check that the license is active, not suspended or expired.
- Check that the classification fits the work you're hiring for.
What about handymen?
According to the Arizona Commerce Authority, a license is generally required for work totaling $1,000 or more in labor and materials, and for any work that needs a building permit, no matter the cost. People working under that exemption must include "not a licensed contractor" in their advertising. A full block wall or pool barrier is almost always above that line.
What else should I ask for?
- Proof of insurance, in writing.
- A written quote that lists materials, length, height, gates and price.
- Who pulls any permit, and who handles the 811 utility locate.
We're licensed and insured, and we put our license details on every written quote so you can look us up yourself.
Where did this come from?
Arizona Registrar of Contractors, "License Classification Requirements" (classification list); Arizona Commerce Authority, handyman checklist item on the licensing threshold and advertising rule. Checked October 2026. General information only; confirm with the ROC.