News — Georgia

For your clients, having a professional they can trust for contracting work on their property makes all the difference. Homeowners know there are many risks that come with trusting someone who has not been trained or licensed in contracting work, so by earning a contractor’s license in Georgia, you can put your clients at ease that they’re working with a reputable professional. Your clients will feel assured that their property is in good hands, and you will be able to complete your contracting projects properly and efficiently. Fortunately, you can become a licensed contractor in Georgia with just a little...

Working as a contractor comes with so many benefits – being your own boss, deciding which clients and projects to take on and which ones to pass up, setting your own hours and when you’ll take time off, and more. But unless you plan to take off the entire summer (which might be tempting to save yourself from working in that sweltering heat), then you are going to be presented with certain challenges, risks, and hazards. By being aware of the different hazards you’ll encounter while doing contracting work in the Georgia summers, you can take extra precaution to avoid...

Becoming a contractor in Georgia has a lot of benefits – being your own boss, tax deductions, and much more. Contractors tend to be very high in demand. But how do you take that big step? Here are some frequently asked questions and answers about becoming a contractor in Georgia: What Kind of Experience Do You Need to Become a Contractor? Contractors use mostly trade knowledge for their work, which is gained through training as an apprentice somewhere working under another professional. During this training time, the apprentice should also be proactively taking courses to learn more about the trade...

  Hiring a contractor can seem a little daunting at first, because how do you know you are hiring the best one for the job? Having a stranger come in and do work on your home or office space is a little scary if you aren’t confident in their abilities. So how do you find a reliable contractor to hire in Georgia? Narrow down what kind of project you want your contractor to tackle, and this should help you figure out what type of contractor you need to hire. Whether it’s a general contractor, specialty contractor, architect, or designer, there...

What is a contractor’s license? A contractor’s license is a certificate that an individual receives upon completion of a course, training, or exam allowing them to provide services to those in the state. The requirements for obtaining a contractor’s license differ depending upon the state that you live in, but ultimately this license certifies that the individual understands the state regulations of contracting work and can perform services in their designated field, whether it be in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, or other types of work.  How to obtain a contractor’s license in the state of Georgia In the state of Georgia,...