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History
In the past Georgia has not required
builders and contractors to be licensed. To
improve the building environment and raise
the bar on construction practices within the
state, a law was enacted requiring licensing
for residential and commercial general
contractors and is effective July 1, 2008.
Licenses What are the Designations?
Effective July 1, 2008, a license from the
State Licensing Board for Residential and
General Contractors is required for the
following as per O.C.G.A. § 43-41-2:
http://sos.georgia.gov/cgi-bin/PLBLaws.asp
Description What Constitutes a
Contractor?
Refer to the following O.C.G.A. 43-41-2
Definitions at the following link
http://sos.georgia.gov/cgi-bin/PLBLaws.asp
What does this mean to me the homeowner?
As of July 1, 2008, homeowners need to ask
any builder, remodeler, or home improvement
contractor (with the exception of a
specialty contractor - i.e. roofer, painter,
pool contractor, etc. - those who only
perform one specific trade) who is being
considered for any type of renovation or new
home construction for proof of licensure. If
your painter takes on the role of carpenter,
drywaller and painter, then he is no longer
a specialty contractor but a contractor who
is required to be licensed. The State of
Georgia has been licensing electrical,
heating & air, and plumbing contractors for
years and these contractors, though
considered specialty contractors, will still
be required to be licensed.
What Happens if I Hire an Unlicensed
Contractor?
Working with an unlicensed contractor may
put your project in jeopardy of being
completed. Local building enforcement
officials may place a stop work order on
your project and fine and/or incarcerate the
contractor, and any contract entered into
with an unlicensed contractor will be
considered unenforceable.
Your Remodeling Solution
Distinctive Remodeling Solutions, Inc. has
received its contractors license:
GA State
Residential Light Commercial/General
Contractor
License # RLCI000251
We are
prepared to serve you with all of your
residential design and remodeling needs.
Though contractor licensing is in place, it
is not the solution to everything and does
not ensure that all things will go well with
your project. We encourage you to research
your contractor and determine if he or she
is a good fit for you and the project you
are considering.
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