No licensing needed in Dallas, Texas and/or Dallas County
There are no licensing requirements in North Carolina or South Carolina, unless there is a lead paint issue present.
In the state of Oregon you need to be a licensed contractor to perform any work on a house. It makes it a more even playing field for all businesses which is nice. It also protects all the owners as well, ensuring everyone used should has the proper bonding, licensing, and insurance.
In Nassau County, Long Island, NY, you need to have a home improvement license to be a painter, especially if you are removing oil paint from old houses. Also, you need to have lead certification if you are removing more than 25 sq ft of lead paint.
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In Arizona, if the total cost of the work exceeds $1000, then a license is required to do the work. However, if the total is under $1,000, you may still want to use a licensed contractor for the following reasons:
- Licensed contractors have to pass exams to demonstrate knowledge of the subject matter.
- There is recourse against a licensed contractor if they fail to complete a project through the Arizona Registrar of Contractors, you’re on your own with an unlicensed contractor.
- A licensed contractor is required to carry liability insurance, work comp insurance and be bonded. These items are important to you because if the contractor doesn’t carry insurance, your homeowner’s insurance is on the hook if the painter or one of their employees is injured on your site.