Connecticut’s contractor licensing requirements are complex, but we’ll do our best to straighten them out for you here. Here’s how to get a contractor’s license in Connecticut. For all your construction bonding needs, trust Surety Bond Professionals. Contact us today. Definition of Contractor The term “general contractor” isn’t particularly meaningful in Connecticut, which has its own set of definitions: A major contractor is a contractor who is authorized to work on commercial and institutional projects, like apartment buildings and hospitals, as well as residential projects. A minor contractor specializes in single family homes and small multi-family units, like two or three family homes. Minor Contractors are further classified as either New Home Construction Contractors or Home Improvement Construction Contractors. Who Needs a Contractor’s License? In Connecticut, the type of license you’ll need as a contractor is determined by the type of work you do. If you do more than one type of work, as Connecticut defines it, you may need multiple licenses. Specialty contractors such as an electricians, plumbers, and HVAC technicians (among others) also must be licensed to work in Connecticut, but the details of that process are beyond the scope of this article. There is no license...
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