How to become a general contractor
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- čas přidán 12. 09. 2024
- Steps to become a general contractor
1 subscribe to my channel
2 pound that like button
3 get a business license with ubi#
4 get liability insurance 250k
5 get 12k or 6k surety bond
6 get your contractor reg filled out and notarized
7 turn it in to L and i
8 pay contractor reg fee
THE STEPS ARE IN THE DESCRIPTION AS WELL
The hardest exam in USA is in Florida to be Certified General Contractor State Florida !
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2020 baby let’s do it ! Thank you for the video perfect info
Good luck
How’d 2020 go for you?
Amazing
The process is different in each area, in Missouri it is up to the city or county you plan to do work in. Generally here in Missouri it is a fee set by the local government, copy of insurance and workman's comp.
Thank you this is the best step by step video have seen.
+Robbie Nickels thanks!!!
@@BRIANVANDUYN really
Thank you for the info Brian you are the best stay safe and healthy bro wish you success with the general contractor license. Im working on my general license wish me luck bro
good luck
Thank you!
You killed it thanks for the video
I was told way back then I needed to go to school for this for some reason
Its a common misconception, some states require it some dont.
BRIAN VANDUYN ahh okay I believe California requires it but I now live in Washington and as far as I know out here it’s not required I’ve been wanting to start a general contractors business and need to save those 12k
Yes some states require a test and etc etc.
I'm in the process of studying for the general contracting test. Wish me luck...
What book do you use to study?
did u pass and advice tips?
What city and state? I might just go to WA.
Thank you I'm in the process off getting licensed now just waiting to hear back from r.o.c here in az
did you get yours?
i am 15 years old and i really would like my dad to become a general contractor, but he dont speak english very good help please. 😔
Did you get help
In 3 yrs you can actually help him by getting certified at 18.
Notary fee?! Any bank or credit union will do this for FREE...
oooh yeah fuck yeah
Hey I have no Experience in The trades but should I go to a Community College for construction Management than learn carpentry on the side or while in school or just go to a trade school than go on from there i don’t know I am 18 with no experience , people are telling me to go to trade school but I feel like getting school knowledge and hands on is best of both worlds i don’t know I don’t know much about construction world as of now any thoughts I really really need help right now ??
Follow what your brain is telling you
I have a 5 year degree in Architecture and worked in construction and poured concrete to pay for college. I would look for a college that offers a degree in construction management then you go out and obtain construction experience. That piece of paper will gives you more credibility in the real world. I KNOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@@doctahoe8663 Thank you for the info looking towards it
Dang so your state didn't require tests to be taken? That's crazy, how do they even know you know your stuff and codes?
They dont if you dont pass inspection it doesn't get approved
So I can get licensed there without taking trade exam or statues and rules?
Heyyy i am in wa state trying to get my business going thanks for the info
No requirement for coursework/training?
No test to prove your ability’s?
i am 15 years old and I really would like to be a general contractor , I plan to start working construction out of highschool and save up to be a GC, would that be a good plan ?
I'm 16 and have the same plan brother. The only thing is I need more knowledge.
yup
You should try joining a union and learn more about construction
Giancarlo Mejia what’s a union?
Do you have to have the 12,000 on a savings account or can you just get the bond by itself without the $12,000 in the savings account
Either or , you can have one or the other.
@@BRIANVANDUYN Hahaha!!
Hi what you can do as a general contractor? Slap, framing,sheet rock, etc, the whole house?
No
Do you have to go to contracting school or anything?
Nope
Do you first get your license issued online on application status or do you have to receive your wall certificate to start work?
Si señor gracias por todo
Yo tengo registrada una compañia en Norte Carolina de grading, pero me piden la general contractor licensia y no tengo
Yo boy aser eso Gracias hermano.
De nada amigo
Hey I have a question and it may be a dumb one, but it doesn’t hurt to ask I just hope I can get an answer. I’m going to school to learn the trade construction technology but I also want my contractor license to start up my business. The question is there like some type of a website where contractors bid for jobs? Other than word to mouth how can you get the big customers.
There are several web sites but some cost big$$$ to be apart of them or allow you to bid! Great question.
BRIAN VANDUYN thanks bud have a good one. Really good information you putting out there.
@@pg939 thx man and please take the time to share it!
your bank is a free notary.
Always use your bank its free
The video really doesn't give that much information . I don't even think you said what state. There's a lot more to it than just the application I know I'm licensed in 15 states with multiple classification in each state
There is no test in Wa.
I want to get it. The" B" license. But schools are closed. To do the test for covid19
What are you going to use the license for?
+Nolan Stratton WELL THE MAIN REASON IS in order to have a resellers permit to sell gravel at the price i want to "mark up a little" you have to have a contractor license also in order for me to legally use my dozer and backhoe on peoples property i should have it...
Makes sense to me
Do I have to go to school and how long would this process take cause I got plans for the future
Is there something I need to study
@@Yoboiiscool22 probably just framing blueprints
Not in nj
@@daybydaygrind9985 lol I already got my license I had to study a book and do a test
Quick question; where you are, which state? Thanks !
Washington state
You don’t have to have a contractors license to have a dump truck business? Do you ?
Not in Washington
Ok . I live in Oregon I think it’s the same
1 . ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT TAKING GENERAL CONTRACTOR LICENSE IN CANADA OR US?
2 . I HAVE AN MECHANICAL DEGREE ,36 AGE , AND I WANT TO BE A GENERAL CONTRACTOR IN CANADA , SO I WANT TO ASK ABOUT "WHICH TRADE ONE HAS CHOOSE DURING APPRENTICE SO AS TO BECOME GENERAL CONTRACTOR .
It's very difficult to get in my state
Is there age requirement for South Carolina because I want to get my general contractor
Also I’m 19 years old
Idk maybe someone from sc can answer that question?
Good luck. Thanks for the video. How much did everything cost you outta pocket when its all said and done ?
if I remember it was around 300 -500 dollars I can't remember
Do you need a LLC before this?
A question brother .. how can I get experience to obtain the contractor's license? In the state of GEORGIA requires 4 years of experience of a university.
I'm not sure i only know Washington state
The hardest exam in USA is in Florida to be Certified General Contractor State Florida !
Are these steps needed in all states? I live in Kentucky
Not sure
Thank You for the info! What about the exam??
None in washington state
BRIAN VANDUYN can i go out there & transfer license here without taking test? Thank You!!
I have no idea
Hey brother. What state is this in. I am in illinois and i had a trucking company did not work out so i want to open my handyman gc bussiness.
Wa
BRIAN VANDUYN Which insurance company do you use?
Progressive
@@BRIANVANDUYN thank you boss. Love your channel. Much love washingtonians. You have amazing Google reviews boss.
Haha thx and good luck to you as well
How much does it cost for that liability insurance
depends on your coverage
@@BRIANVANDUYN Would you have an estimate of what the lowest amount of coverage would cost? Or would you mind telling us what yours cost
ITS BASICALLY 10K YOUR FIRST YEAR FOR 1M WORTH OF INSURANCE THEN SECOND YEAR IT DROPPED DOWN TO 6K WITH NO CLAIMS.
I KNOW THEY LET ANY ONE GET A LIC
What state is this in?
Brian did you pass the test??????
There is no test in wa.
Is this for a NY contractor? 🤔
well each state is different, WA is the easiest state to become A GC, in Oregon is a whole different story, not mention California so your info means nothing
And your comment means nothing
Where are you? This is mostly useless info for Colorado.
Washington
What area? State you in?
Washington state
What about the exam ??
What state is this for?
Washington state
Where do I get the applications?
I think i got mine at the department of licensing.
no test?
No test
Who's name did u put on the bond?
The business is listed I believe
This is for any state in the USA?
I don’t think so
Nice beard!
Thx man
@@BRIANVANDUYN growing mine out too, love theses vids, i go to church with a older man who had a dump truck and works for himself and have been talking to him about getting one, im 24 amd wanting to be my own boss and have grown up and drove trucks all my life. I guess the most scary part is actually going through with it and buying one lol.
what state is this for
Im in Washington
Hay, do you have any info on what needs to be done and how to do it, I am running a counter top business and I want to get a license for my business in or and wa. I live near vancouver so I am wondering how I go about getting a license in the Portland area. Any info you have would be amazing. If you like I can get you my number or my email if you don’t want to write it out here. Thank you so much. Hope to hear from you soon.
I believe it's the same steps get a bond and apply at your nearest county city building
Is this different from a home improvement contractor license?
Same this is for general contractor license
@@BRIANVANDUYN thank you I’ll start my application today..PA