You can obtain your general contractors license by going with one of the contractors schools
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.
In California, you apply for a contractor's license from the Contractor's State License Board. There is a written examination and fees required. You can use the free website "California Contractor Licenses Directory" to access a direct link to California's Licensing website including a search of existing contractor licenses.
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.
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
Most of the time it is 25% or more then you become a general contractor.
If he can't he shouldn't be a general contractor
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.
You need to be familiar with building and have a licsence and pass the test
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.
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Any contractor who is a licensed contractor with the right type of license should be able to handle this for you. A general contractor would be my first choice, but a specialty contractor that has a limit high enough to accommodate the job's pricing would also be a great choice.
You can find a lot of contractor jobs by looking in the classified section of your local newspaper. If you don't have any luck there try searching through your local unemployment's office database of jobs or try craigslist.org. www.monster.com and www.careerbuilder.com will help you find general contracting job opportunities in California.