What contractor license do i need ?

Question

I have been doing maintenance/renovation for a property management company for 6years. i want to go out on my own now. I do painting,light plumbing like replacing/repairing faucets,shutoff valves,toilets,shower controls (anything more like pipework or going into walls i do not do.) I do light electrical like replacing broken light switchs ,outlets , installing range hood covers, light fixtures ,ceiling fans. I also do light drywall repair, holes from tenants/doors water damage, nothing that was ever bigger than 4ft x 4ft. Installing shower doors and fiberglass shower surrounds. towel bars and all kitchen and bath accesories of that nature. Bedroom sliding closet doors, patio sliding screen doors. I dont want to keep listing all the little stuff i do so i hope thats enuff.

I do not do linoneum,carpet,or laminate floors. I pretty much get the rental back up to standard for next tenant. Anything major i call a specialty contractor.

Answer 1

License requirements vary from state to state. As far as I know every state licenses plumbers and electricians. The rest depends where you live. Where I live there is no contractor licensing.

Answer 2

In most places, a general contractor will cover everything except mechanicals (electrical, plumbing, HVAC) and roofing. For the mechanicals you need a license for each respective trade. I understand why the need for those licenses, but here, I don't know why the roofing license can't be under the general license, but that's the way it is. Also there is different licenses for commercial and residential. Here someone doesn't need a license to paint or carpet, but do need one to tile. Now that is locally.

What you need to do is call the local building department. You may find you need to get a license to cover painting. You may find a general covers roofing. But in most places, the mechanical trades have their respective license and for good reason. And you can't just go take a test for a plumbing license. Usually there is an apprenticeship period working under a licensed contractor in mechanical trades before you can apply to take the respective test. So you have to work for a plumber for a year, before you take the plumbing test.

Long story short, call the building department.

Answer 3

You should just need a general contractors license. But first check with your city's L&I department.

Answer 4

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