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.

How is the BuildZoom score calculated?

The BuildZoom score is based on a number of factors including the contractor's license status, insurance status, verified work history, standing with local consumer interest groups, verified reviews from other BuildZoom users and self-reported feedback from the contractor.

Why you should hire through BuildZoom

When it comes to major construction work or even minor alterations to your home, hiring the wrong contractor could result in incomplete or defective work. You may even find yourself dealing with huge liability claims. BuildZoom does the homework for you and helps you hire the right contractor.

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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Lowtide Plumbing

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27.0 New constructions

111.0 Plumbing projects

Notable project: (Building - commercial - renovation - commercial. 55 New Orleans Rd, Ste 106, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928). New orleans rd local pie(-bar and dining area only- no work in kitchen) building 2 new bars and install countertops install 2 pizza ovens and vegetation. replace all hvac install new bathroom fixtures and reconfigurate one new bathroom install electrical paint interior... (more)

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B. H. Plumbing, LLC

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Notable project: (Building - multi family - renovation - commercial. 18 Lighthouse Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928). Sp/plantation club villas #490 replace kitchen cabinets counters remove soffits; baths (4) replace vanities tops replace 1 tub replace 2 showers tile surrounds tile floors; replace interior doors and trim; replace all flooring smooth ceilings paint; addition lighting in dining... (more)

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Robert J Klein

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John A Turley

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Lowcountry Plumbers of Sc

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66.0 Home additions

105.0 Plumbing projects

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Whitt's Plumbing

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4.0 Total projects

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Pepes Plumbing (dba)

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Notable project: (Building rsfr: renovation single family. 16 Spanish Moss Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928). Sea pines new cabinets counters fistures in kitchen; replace bay window; rotate electrical panel 180 degrees to garage; open kitchen to living room approx 8'; relocate door from kitchen to garage; remove popcorn ceilings interior repaint

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ERB

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Ernest R Burd

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Christopher Yemec

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5.0 Home additions

5.0 Plumbing projects

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PGP

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Paul Good Plumbing

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3.0 New constructions

6.0 Plumbing projects

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HGI

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Hughes Group Inc

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263.0 Total projects

Notable project: (Building - residential - addition. 65 Headlands Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29926). Hilton head plantation porch addition with tin roof. kitchen area will have gas grill sink disposal lving room area will have gas fireplace. electrical will be 2 ceiling fans & surface mount fixtures tile on floor granite tops ** includes electrical & plumbing ** no hvac work

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Kelly & Sons Plumbing, Inc

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4.0 Home additions

37.0 Plumbing projects

Notable project: (Building - residential - addition. 10 Gunnery Ln, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928). Sea pines 720 htd; 100 unhtd addition - remove carolina room addition of 720 sq ft adding new dining area bedroom bathroom powder room kitchen adding to back of the home roof to match existing and siding to match existing - includes plumbing/elec & hvac. added 1/26/16 addition storage space in... (more)

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Gary M. Schmidt

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457.0 Total projects

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PPL

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Pbj Plumbing LLC

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78.0 Home additions

312.0 Plumbing projects

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