Contractor licenses in
South Carolina
South Carolina licenses or registers contractors statewide.
Official search run by South Carolina Residential Builders Commission (LLR) at verify.llronline.com
Which work needs a license
The state licenses general, residential, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roofing and fire sprinkler work.
Small jobs
Under $500
Residential specialty contractor registration applies when an undertaking exceeds $500; a residential builder license applies when cost exceeds $5,000.
What a licensed contractor had to show
- Exam
- Must pass the Residential Builders exam, including a Business Management and Law portion.
- Bond
- Bond of at least $15,000 or proof of financial responsibility acceptable to the commission.
- Insurance
- Not confirmed
- Experience
- At least one year of supervised residential building experience within the past five years.
State license searches
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South Carolina Residential Builders Commission (LLR)
Residential builders over $5,000, residential specialty contractors over $500, and residential electrical, plumbing, and HVAC contractors
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South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board (LLR)
Commercial general and mechanical contractors, fire sprinkler and alarm contractors
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If something goes wrong
- File a complaint about a contractor (opens official site)
- Permits come from your city or county building department.