Contractor Talk

We hired a contractor to build our house the price they gave us we agreed on but when the issue of bringing the lagoon up to code came in they said the would do it but would have to cut some things to stay in b...

1 November 12, 2012

Hi, we are looking to do work in Batavia, NY as a subcontractor. Do we need a contractors license from New York? Thank you....

1 December 31, 2012

I read on your site that SC has a Speciality Contractor who can work directly for the homeowner. I then went to the SC licensing website and can find nothing about this type of Contractor. Can you tell me...

0 February 17, 2012

I keep hearing the term pre-rock used constantly in multi-residential building. Can you please explain what this term means?...

0 February 15, 2012

I am an HVAC Contractor in GA and FLA, I would like to know if I need any type of state license to work in North Dakota?...

1 January 30, 2012

Do you know if we have to have a special license for hanging a hood with out fire suppression system? The fire system will be installed by another contractor with license. ...

0 January 24, 2012

I am building a new home which has poured concret walls and floor. The walls and floor were done at least 2 months ago. We are finishing the basement as part of the home construction and unfortunately, the pl...

0 January 12, 2012

What do I have to do to get a contractors licence in California? And what does it cost?...

1 January 7, 2012

Hi, I've been slogging through the code and county "newsletters", but I'm still not certain if open risers (between which nothing larger than 4" sphere can pass) are allowed in stairs of San Diego county res...

1 February 17, 2012

We have a wood burning fireplace that is poorly designed and smokes. We need to fix it. I think the opening is too large in proportion to the depth and the top of the firebox is flat across, even with the open...

2 May 15, 2012

We recently had to have our house re-piped due to bad copper pipes. After, we hired a contractor to replace the drywall removed by the plumber plus replace two ceilings that were damaged by leaks. The drywall c...

4 November 13, 2011

Can a licensed California contractor ship product to a licensed Nevada contractor and legally have the equipment installed in Nevada? Is the California contractor required to have a Nevada contractor license if...

0 September 15, 2011

i just passed my sc masters electrician test and is trying to start a small buisness. My question is what steps do i need to take to obtain a contractors license that will allow me to do jobs larger than $5...

0 August 24, 2011

Is it possible for me to become a roofing contractor and a electrian contactor and practice at the sane time?...

1 August 27, 2011

i am a little confused. In order to start a painting company, primarily residential, some commercial, what kind of licensing is required in Idaho. Do I need a contractor's license, business license, both?...

1 October 18, 2011

What are your options when a Washington contractor files chapter 7 and he owes you money?...

0 August 11, 2011

I am going to texture my ceiling and am going to use the medium powder and water with a spray gun but my question is I have heard painters put some paint in the mix so it did not have to be painted or to make i...

1 July 20, 2011

My 36x36 carport style building was flipped over in the April Tornados in Alabama. I was wondering if you had any ideas on how to flip it back over without tearing it up? It is sitting on its top with very ...

1 September 29, 2011

Do General Contractors have to be registered with the State of Texas to perform a project. Are there any testing requirements?...

1 June 1, 2011

In the state of Virginia are you required to have a contractors Liscense to install cabinets, wall panels etc. - Can you work as a sub under a companys contractors Lisc.? or are you required by law to h...

0 May 23, 2011