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You must be licensed as a general contractor, although no formal education is required. Experience is key. Most general contractors have worked in the business for many years, having started at the ground floor and worked through the various areas of the profession. There is a licensing exam that is relevant to experience. Read more: http://www.handyamerican.com/articles.asp?id=161-How-To-Become-A-General-Contractor
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What are the requirements to become a general contractor in NC?
There are several requirements needed to become a general contractor in the state of North Carolina. A few of the requirements are 3 references, a financial statement, and a completed application for the general contractor license.
How do you become a general contractor in California?
You can obtain your general contractors license by going with one of the contractors schools
What can a general contractor license be used for?
A general contractor license can be used to start your own contracting company and build clientele. You can also become a member of an already existing contracting company.
What is the maximum allowable percentage of total pay to sub-contractors before being considered a general contractor by liabiltiy insurance providers?
Most of the time it is 25% or more then you become a general contractor.
Can a roof be fixed by a general contractor?
If he can't he shouldn't be a general contractor
Where can I get training to become a general contractor in New York?
One could indirectly acquire training to become a general contractor through a variety of sources. One obvious one would be to sign up for an architectural class at a nearby community house or college.
What education or training do you need to become a general contractor?
You need to be familiar with building and have a licsence and pass the test
Is a person a subcontractor if the general contractor makes the price?
Anyone who does work for a general contractor and is not a direct employee of that contractor is a sub-contractor. Regardless of who sets the price. The subcontractors work within the contract set between the general contractor and homeowner. Hence sub-contractor.
Who was the contractor that built the metrodome?
General Contractor Lic.
How do you become a contractor for the US postal service?
How do you become a contractor for the US postal service?
Why would a subcontractor get a general contractor license?
So they can work as a general contractor and not have to work for someone else.
What is an insured contractor?
An insured contractor is a contractor who carries a Commercial General Liability Insurance Policy.
