Free California contractor check

Check a contractor and a down payment — free, before you sign.

Look up a California contractor's public record and compare a requested down payment against state reference points. Reading your uploaded estimate or contract is a paid report.

Free · No upload, no payment

Check before you sign.

Start with a free contractor license check, then continue through the pre-sign dossier.

After your free check

Want OwnerPact to read the actual document?

The document-specific report adds uploaded-document extraction, line-item math, estimate-to-contract differences, source evidence, PDF download, and a share link.

Document information only. Not legal advice. No contractor sponsorship. No human review. No sale of uploaded documents.

Supported projects

California contractor document checks for common home projects

OwnerPact focuses on well-defined residential project types so the structured information report stays calm and accurate. Gutters are supported as a roofing add-on. Below are the ten activities we currently support — the free contractor snapshot and down payment calculator work for all of them.

  • Roofing
    Re-roof, repair, gutters add-on
  • Painting
    Interior and exterior painting
  • Flooring (non-tile)
    Wood, LVP, laminate, carpet
  • Cabinets & finish carpentry
    Cabinetry, trim, millwork
  • Drywall (non-structural)
    Patch, hang, finish, texture
  • Garage door replacement
    Door and opener replacement
  • Fencing
    Wood, vinyl, metal fencing
  • Countertops & tile/stone
    Surfaces, tile, slab
  • Windows & entry doors
    Replacement windows and doors
  • Bathroom remodel/repair
    Cosmetic through full remodel

A three-step, transparent process.

The paid report adds uploaded-document analysis on top of the free checks above.

Step 1

Upload your documents

Estimate, proposal, contract, or supporting files. One or more contractors.

Step 2

We extract and structure

Key fields, line items, payment terms, and California checklist items — calmly organized.

Step 3

Confirm and review

You confirm critical fields. Receive a serious, neutral report you can share.

Simple, honest pricing.

Free tools above need no signup. The $49 report adds uploaded-document analysis.

Free Readiness Preview
$0

Checks file readiness and supported document fit. Requires a email confirmation — no password.

  • Free contractor public snapshot (no account)
  • Free down payment calculator (no account)
  • File readiness check (email confirmation)
  • Supported document fit (email confirmation)
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Document-specific OwnerPact report
$49

Structured document information report for one contractor lane, up to two documents.

  • One contractor lane
  • Up to two documents
  • Up to 75 pages per session
  • Large documents are checked before payment
  • License lookup card
  • California checklist applied
  • share link & PDF
Start analysis
Additional Contractor Lane
$25per lane

Add a second or third contractor for side-by-side comparison in the same report.

  • +50 pages per added lane
  • Side-by-side comparison
  • Items to clarify summary
Add lane

Built for trust, not for noise.

OwnerPact is independent of any contractor, marketplace, or trade group. We summarize what your documents say — nothing more.

  • Documents are encrypted in transit and at rest.
  • We never publish, sell, or share your documents.
  • Reports use neutral language — no pass/fail scoring.
  • Refunds are issued when we cannot deliver a usable report.

Frequently asked questions

Is OwnerPact legal advice?
No. OwnerPact provides document information only. It is not legal advice and does not verify the legality, accuracy, or completeness of any contract or contractor.
Do you review or rate contractors?
No. We do not rate, review, recommend, or advocate against any contractor. Reports describe what your documents say in neutral language.
What happens if you cannot deliver a usable report?
If payment is confirmed but we cannot deliver a usable report, we issue an automatic refund. You are never stuck in a dead-end state.
Which states are supported?
OwnerPact currently supports California residential projects across the activities listed above.