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Useful Information and tips about General Contractors in Georgia:
Pursuant to Georgia law, the following types of contractors must obtain a license from the State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors by July 1, 2008:
Residential-Basic Contractor (Contractor work relative to detached one-family and two-family residences and one-family townhouses not over three stories in height).
Residential-Light Commercial Contractor (Contractor work or activity related to multifamily and multiuse light commercial buildings and structures).
General Contractor (Contractor work or activity that is unlimited in scope regarding any residential or commercial projects).
What does this mean to you?
It means that the General Contractor you choose must be licensed under these guidelines in order to pull a permit with your local municipalities.
How does this help protect you the consumer?
In order to qualify to take the exam to become General Contractor you must submit to a criminal background check, provide banking information, work history, and past client references.
Do I need a General Contractor for my type of work?
If the work you are considering work that requires a permit i.e. new construction, an addition, kitchen or bath remodeling or basement finishing or any job totally over $2,500 worth of work.
How can I tell if a contractor is licensed?
Ask to see their license pocket card it is issued by the Secretary of State or go to the Secretary of State License verification page and type in their name. You should only deal with a licensed home remodeler. Try mine for example "Kevin Buckley"
Kevin Buckley Builders is a licensed and insured Residential Basic Contractor. We believe that the screening process leading to and the six hour exam to obtain your GA Residential-Basic Contractor license is an important step towards protecting the consumer and raising the level of professionalism in contracting in Georgia.
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