# Licensing, Insurance & Certifications ### Licensing, Insurance & Certifications Cupcake Home Improvements, Inc. discloses the following information regarding licensing, insurance coverage, certifications, and professional affiliations. This information is provided for transparency and verification purposes. *** #### Contractor Licensing (Texas) * The State of Texas does not require a general residential contractor license for exterior remodeling work. * Licensing requirements may apply at the municipal or trade level depending on scope of work. * Cupcake Home Improvements complies with applicable state and local regulations for the services performed. *** #### Insurance Coverage Cupcake Home Improvements maintains active insurance coverage appropriate for residential exterior construction. * **Commercial General Liability Insurance** * Coverage includes bodily injury and property damage * Coverage limits consistent with industry standards * Insurance is maintained continuously and verified through a licensed insurance provider * Proof of insurance is available upon request > Insurance certificates are issued for informational purposes and subject to policy terms, exclusions, and conditions. *** #### Manufacturer Certifications Cupcake Home Improvements holds manufacturer certifications that may require qualification, training, and ongoing compliance. * **GAF Master Elite® Roofing Contractor** * **James Hardie® Preferred Contractor** Certification status is subject to manufacturer requirements and program terms. *** #### Professional Associations & Listings * Member, **National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)** * Member, **Austin Chamber of Commerce** * Listed business profile with the **Better Business Bureau (BBB)**\ \&#xNAN;*(listing only; not a paid membership)* *** #### Verification Licensing, insurance, certifications, and affiliations may change over time. Current documentation can be verified directly with the issuing organizations or provided upon request. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://cupcake-home-improvements.gitbook.io/cupcake-home-improvements-documentation/licensing-insurance-and-certifications.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.