Is Artistic Stone a general contractor?
No. Artistic Stone is a licensed tile setter and subcontractor. Under California building code, a licensed tile setter C-54 is also licensed to install solid substrates such as granite and marble slab. As such Artistic Stone can only perform tasks specifically related to either granite slabs or tile. By law, we cannot reconnect plumbing, paint, fix dry wall, fix cabinets, etc. By hiring Artistic Stone directly, you are acting as you own general contractor which is permissible by California State law. While this certainly saves you money, it also means you must be up to the task of contracting other services necessary for a complete kitchen or bath remodel. If you want a one stop shop for a complete remodel, you may want to consider hiring a general contractor who will in turn hire a number of subcontractors to complete your job. General contractors are paid for coordinating these services for you and ensuring selection of good subcontractors. We strongly advise that you seek a licensed
