do you have to be a carpenter to be a contractor?
2007-10-27 14:38:01 · 7 answers · asked by linda m 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
My dad's an electrical contractor, a master. He had to train as an electrician years ago and keep taking state licensing tests. You have to do it fairly often. You pay, but it's worth it to be more than a journeyman and to be licensed, bonded, and insured. Pick any trade you are interested in and do everything in the manuals, and everything in the laws, and you will do great.
2007-10-27 14:43:42 · answer #1 · answered by dumbuglyweirdo 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In order to obtain a contractor license you have to take a class that is approved by the state. You have to pass the class with a certain score and pass the test at the end of the class. Then you take a state board test. If you pass the state board test you are awarded a license in contracting.
It helps if you have some experience in the business such as working as a carpenter, but you don't need it to take the class or the test.
The license is wonderful because you can perform anything to do with building and charge accordingly. It opens up the world of contracting for you because you are your own boss.
2007-10-27 16:29:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a job in the industry. Learn the trade. to be a contractor, you will need to be licensed, which means you have to have some experience.
2007-10-27 14:41:19 · answer #3 · answered by Dan H 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is different from state to state..as well as the county/city rules too.. I can get a license in many trades within 2 fdays..no classes at all depending on what field of contracting your talking about... feel free to e mail me and tell me the state and trade you wish to do..I get alot thier license here for 75.00..the other places charge 299.00..I actually do it online..no problem at all
2007-10-28 03:49:09 · answer #4 · answered by pcbeachrat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not necessarily but you should be a ''jack of all trades''.
There are also different kinds of contractors which require different things which could vary by state. Check your states website.
2007-10-27 16:52:49 · answer #5 · answered by sutla 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) be a talented carpenter.
2) aquire a business license at your local courthouse.
2007-10-27 14:41:45 · answer #6 · answered by Dustelightful 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i think you need a license and insurance for your company. oh yeah, and a good reputation which begins with excellent character and integrity. check with a small business association (sba) in your zip code
2007-10-27 16:01:36 · answer #7 · answered by Allergic To Eggs 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋