When do you need to hire a licensed contractor in South Carolina?

Contractors in South Carolina do not have to be licensed to do residential construction. Any commercial project with a cost of $5000 and up requires a licensed commercial contractor.

How important is contractor licensing in South Carolina?

Commercial contractors must be able to document 2 years of experience in the last 5 years within the specialty trade prior to taking a licensure exam.

Your liability risk when hiring a licensed contractor in South Carolina

Licensed commercial contractors in South Carolina must carry workers' compensation insurance, general liabiltiy insurance is not required. It is a good idea to always hire a contractor who has both general liability and workers' compensation insurance. Request current insurance certificates before any work begins.

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You should get several bids before hiring a contractor

Before hiring a contractor in South Carolina, be sure to get at least 3 detailed bids. Quality contractors will take the time to explain their budget proposal, and help guide you through the estimate process. Be wary of an abnormally low bid, they are not worth the risk. These underpriced projects often do not end well for the homeowner, choose a contractor you trust and can clearly communicate with. BuildZoom has made the bid collection process extremely simple (and free). Just click here to get started.

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MAE

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MJ Anzivino Electric

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BEL

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Braddock Electric LLC

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3.0 Electrical projects

8.0 Other projects

Notable project: (Electrical - residential - electrical (r) >200 amps. 13 Hummock Pl, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29926). Ir owner club - located in service yard- remove 1 existing 200 amp panel on side of meter base and install new 200 amp panel. electrical

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Paul Ford Jr

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Plantation Electrical Co Inc

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3.0 New constructions

394.0 Other projects

Notable project: (Building - residential - addition. 72 Mooring Buoy, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928). Pd addition- screened porch on existing concrete slab. replace 2 exterior doors and 1 window (impact glass). misc interior renovations- raise level of dropped floor to match surrounding. new wood flooring. replace built- in cabinetry in family room. repaint interior replace commode and kitchen... (more)

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Shoreline Electric

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452.0 Total projects

Notable project: (Building - multi family. 23 S Forest Beach Dr, Apt 127, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928). Sea side villas unit 127 - remove rotted deck and siding and replace tile deck and reinstall rails. install siding @ face of deck. remove old lighting and install new lighting on deck - unhook and hook back up hvac - plan review comments: ensure guardrails are in compliance w the ibc sec:... (more)

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Heritage Electric Inc

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Notable project: (Single family renovation. 37 Bridgetown Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928). Wex remove all carpet and wallper; remove tile in foyer and kitchen replace hardwood in livingroom; replace carpets; rebuild master shower and install freestanding tub; replace kitchen cabinets and tops; replace vanities and tops; repaint; misc rot repair

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Moss Creek Owners Association Inc

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Reed Electric

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32.0 Home additions

152.0 Electrical projects

Notable project: (Single family renovation. 74 S Port Royal Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928). Port royal remove walls and install beams @ family room dining room and living room replace 4 windows; creat new 1/2 bathroom in closet area; addition 3 exterior trellaces; install steps and floor system @ living room to create attice space - 250 s.f. framing by contractor

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I need to purchase and have an above the kitchen sink light fixture installed. It is to replace an old fluorescent light fixture turned on by a switch. The bulbs are old and not available for replacement. I also would like to have the whole house electrical outlets checked out. If you're interested, please reach out. Thank you!

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