Contractors license, wth?

HotShot_Anthony

HotShot_Anthony

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I was just wondering how many of you guys have a General Contractors license? I don't subcontract any work out right now, I just basically make a phone call and give so and so an account to go install an exhaust system....

I'm thinking though that I could stick my hand in the pot and just sub the work out and take a little piece of the pie. Seems like it would be a HUGE pain the butt and probably not really worth it, but I'm just wondering what you guys think, and how many of you (if any) do this type of thing?
 
I have a California Contractor Lic. #780167-not a general. I picked it up some eight years ago, because I was thinking that they were going to make it a requirement in the state. It by itself is fine but with other types of marketing it des help. I would stay away from installs because, if you or anyone else screws up you own it. It is just not worth it-if they have a fire your name will be first on the list.
 
David Saulque said:
I picked it up some eight years ago, because I was thinking that they were going to make it a requirement in the state.
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When I fill out the applications for different cities some of them have a little line in there that says something like "For any job over $599, must have contractors license"...something like that. Are we (Am I) operating without a license by not having a contractors license? Should I not bid jobs that are over $600?....oops :confused:
 
Unless it changed, the CSLB requirement on licensing is anything $500.00 and more whether it be labor or materials. I just bid it all at $499.99
 
Surley there is someone in the Contractor's Board or whatever agency regulates contractors in California who can answer your questions. After getting your answers, call back in 15 minutes and ask the same questions. Keep track of the different answers. Continue until you get bored or get a majority of similar answers.

Usually, if you hire sub-contractor you must be a general contractor or the owner or property manager.
 
Surley there is someone in the Contractor's Board or whatever agency regulates contractors in California who can answer your questions. After getting your answers, call back in 15 minutes and ask the same questions. Keep track of the different answers. Continue until you get bored or get a majority of similar answers.

Usually, if you hire sub-contractor you must be a general contractor or the owner or property manager.
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Anthony,

Don't know about California, but I have a GC License here in Lexington, KY just so that customers can cantact the city and verify my insurance. I use it for selling and marketing mostly. You can't get the license here without proof of insurance. This is why I make it well known that I am a Licensed GC. It sort of seperates me from the beer money guy.

Anyhow, You may not be required to have it, but certainly can't hurt having it unless it is extremely expensive out there.
 
When I received my license most of our jobs were under $500, now it is a different story. The $499 rule even at that time was vague and no one could give me a yes or no. So I decided to get it just to be on the safe side. A training class and books came to around $1500. California Contractors are required to use that number on any form of advertising. If a person (consumer) wants to know your status/complaint, all they have to do is call a 800 number. I like the program, it makes your company credible
 
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