I know that different states have different requirements, and I’m very curious as to what the steps are in different areas.
Texas does not license General contractors at the state level. Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Asbestos abatement and other speciality trades require a state license.
In Minnesota, you are required to pass an exam on building practices, submit an application to the state Dept of Labor and Industry, pass a background check and have insurance.
In California to become a licensed contractor The CSLB requires that you have a minimum of four years in your trade at journetman level to apply. Then you must submit verification. Then you can take the test which consists of 50% trade questions and 50% trade law trelated question.
If you pass then you get bonded, insured and can begin your adventure in remodeling homes.
In Nevada you also have to have a minimum of four years experience in the trade that your applying for ether verifiable from an accredited trade school or filed tax returns also if you have a felony or record you are also required to report all criminal back grounds. If your not sure about it in your state contact the contractors board or hire a contractor license prep business to help you with your application and testing.
In Wisconsin you need to obtain your Qualifier certification by taking a 12 hour course and submitting passing results to Wi.gov. Upon them receiving that you can pay for your Contractor Cert., which allows you to pull permits.
Ohio requirements: a contractor needs insurance, has a bond for $10,000, and pays a yearly fee. Only plumbers and electricians go through a test, and they have to take a yearly class for building codes. Depending upon the circumstances, the contractor may need an LEAD certification from the EPA. This involves an initial 8-hour class, an exam, and re-certification every 3-5 years.
In ny becoming a licensed contractor you need to have a exam at dca
It depends on what you call remodeling–Herein Florida, anything structural, roof, electrical, plumbing with potable water, sewer, windows and exterior doors, siding…all must have specific State Certified licenses or some sill have only county, but understand the State is pushing for all to become State Certified.
They are even requiring an EC lic. for low voltage lighting, technically, you should not hang/ wire a ceiling fan…
In Florida, without a Certified Lic.–CRC, CBC, or CGC, you can do flooring, painting, texturing, interior doors, woodwork,some bath remodels—you can retile, but you can not disturb the shower pan / liner, You can build / drywall only small wing walls, nothing over 2’, after 2’, recepticals are required…you get caught doing anything out of the scope of your license, you will be prosecuted as an unlic. contractor—Florida is cracking down.
Some kitchen remodels, as long as you detach, reset—no adj. in electrical / plumbing—in order words, garbage disposer replacement, is a NO