Most Plumbing repairs are covered under a warranty. generaly a hard repair like a leak is covered for 1 yr. A part is coverewd by the manufacture and drain cleaning is 30-90 days. If the problem reoccurs and is fixed during this period it doesn't lengthen the warranty. If there is still a reoccuring problem you should find a repuatable plumber to diagnose the problem and offer a repair solution.
There is no general contractor's license in Vermont. Asbestos and lead abatement both require certification, while plumbing and electrical work requires licensure.
In order to get a general contractor's license, there is no set of educational qualifications required. General contractors often start out a construction workers to gain experience in construction, masonry, carpentry, plumbing, and framing before applying for a general contractor's license.
A general contractor usually is in charge of an entire construction project. You hire a general contractor to build a home or commercial structure. He's responsible for everything it takes to produce that structure. Usually he contracts for the plumbing and electrical work to be done by subcontractors. Often he subcontracts everything.
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.
Each State in USA have their own standards for plumbing jobs. Most States need the plumbers to hold general license, master license or contractor's license pertaining to that State.
When you are building any new home you should already have a general contractor. He will be more than capable to do the HVAC installation.
Call City Hall plumbing dept. and ask them. Has the Gen. Cont. pulled a permit for the plumbing? I'd watch it, before you have to call in Mike Holmes. I've seen on TV what these plumbers in Ontario do. Like asking the Maple Leafs to come over and do your plumbing. NOT!!!
If he can't he shouldn't be a general contractor
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.
There are a number of different jobs for which one might hire a general contractor. These include carpentry, sheet-rock, basic electrical work, basic plumbing, and basic HVAC.
General Contractor Lic.
So they can work as a general contractor and not have to work for someone else.