Hiring Commercial Property Services Providers in Delaware

Commercial real estate services in Delaware demand that every vendor clear the state’s Contractor Registration Act for projects over $50,000, while electricians must hold a Board of Electrical Examiners license and plumbers or HVAC specialists a credential from the Board of Plumbing, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration. Soft vendors still face checks: private security patrols need a State Police agency license and individual guard cards, pesticide applicators require Department of Agriculture certification, and all firms must carry an active state business license. Set insurance floors at $2 million general liability for trades and at least $1 million for routine cleaning or landscaping, always paired with statutory workers’ compensation and E&O for advisory scopes. Require vendors to secure permits with the county or municipal building department and demonstrate familiarity with DNREC storm-water, asbestos, or coastal-zone controls where relevant. Finally, favor firms that can prove success on similar assets—riverfront offices, warehouse parks, or Rehoboth-area multifamily—and always call local references before signing.