deals with an unlie searchessed osh unqualified contractor that can be just as bad as having two feet of water still in the basement? every remodeler in the state of maryland is required to be licensed by mhic and that needs to be current and that is the first and most important factor that the public should be aware. >> monthly nelly says a maryland home improvement commission or mhic contractor, is licensed and bonded and registered with the state so if there are any problems with the work the consumer does have legal recourse. he says that special he in the case of things like flooding where you need specialized work done, you need to make sure you can get the right prices and did can do the work you need. he compares it to hiring a polls on tuesday podiatrist to do brain surgery. >> you need to match your needs with the company. the more specific your needs are, like a basement repair, a wet basement, a flooded basement, or kitchens or bathrooms, you really want people who specialize in these things. >> he says another good