When it comes to employing a construction contractor for
your building project it is important that you do your
homework in relation to the licensing of contractor's in the
state where you live. Unfortunately across the US each state
licensing board will have a list of all the licensing
requirements that are needed specifically for the state
where you live.
However there are exceptions to the rules and plumbers and
electricians as well as those who are paid by the hour do
not need a license. But those construction contractors who
are bidding on works which are more than a few hundred
dollars will need a license in most states across the US.
But below we will take a look at the requirements that some
states require with regarding to licensing of construction
contractors.
1. Alabama
In order for a contractor to be for works that cost more
than $50,000 or more on a commercial or industrial one needs
to get a license. Plus those who are working on residential
projects with costs of more than $10,000 also need a
license.
2. California
There are only a few exceptions in this state but generally
all businesses or individuals who are involved with works
relating to buildings, highways, roads, parking facilities,
railroads, excavations or any other type of structure in
California needs a license where the project is $500 or
more. These licenses are obtained through the California
Contractors State License Board or CSLB for short.
3. Florida
You either need to be registered or certified if you wish to
carry out any type of construction work in Florida. A
registered contractor license is only required for a
specific area in Florida where the contractor is working.
Whilst a certified license can not only be used in the state
of Florida but allows the construction contractor to work
anywhere in the state of Florida.
4. Nevada
All construction contractors within the state of Nevada must
be licensed in order not to just work but also to bid for
work.
5. Washington
For any construction contractor to work in Washington they
must first register with the Washington Department of Labor
and Industries. However there is an exception to this and
that is that both electricians and plumbers need a license
in order to carry out work in Washington state.
Although we have only shown you a few of the licensing
requirements that construction contractors need for certain
states there are plenty of sites which will provide you with
the information you need with regard to the state where you
live.
