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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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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Boulton Electric

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Boulton Electric has 17 years in the field training . South Carolina Residential Builders Commission RBE 1563 . Lic electrician on all jobs while work is being performed. For a free quote call 706-499-7692

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Al Electric

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Heritage Wood and Metal Works

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Mauldin Lighting

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Notable project: (Electrical permit. 20 Robin Hood Rd, Greenville, SC, 29607).

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Jerry Dean Davis

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James Fowler

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Notable project: (Residential permit. 328 Frank Gaillard Rd, Seneca, SC, 29678). New home construction w/basement

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Lee Electric

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Wiggins Clyde C

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Brian Neal Adkins

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Thackston Electrical

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4.0 Electrical projects

34.0 Other projects

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HEC

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Hipps Electrical Co Inc

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6.0 Electrical projects

248.0 Other projects

Notable project: (Electrical permit. 505 Rutherford St, Greenville, SC, 29609). Power to units

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Kennedy Electric, Inc

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12.0 Electrical projects

143.0 Other projects

Notable project: (Electrical permit. 8905 NW 176th Ter, County, FL). Power for well and future temp pole for reconstruction of single family dwelling additional info: signature received 9/9/14 bjs contact name: vannocker jeffrey contact phone: (352)375-0739

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Alltrade Electric

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6.0 Electrical projects

133.0 Other projects

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Fred Cox

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3.0 Home additions

27.0 Electrical projects

Notable project: (Mpeg. 908 Albright Rd, Rock Hill, SC, 29730). Install 12 each 2 x 4 lay in fixtures and 2 each flood lights

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