Licensed contractors are required by law to provide a written contract for residential work, signed by both parties. Don't rely on verbal agreements. Get all guarantees, warranties, and promises in writing. Limit your down payment or deposit.
Services Offered by Fairfax Contractor This may include basement waterproofing, foundation problems, painting, drywall, and so much more. Moreover, our design-build projects include additions, basement remodeling, kitchen remodeling, screen rooms, and decks.
Do I really need to get a business license in Virginia? Yes! It's true that a lot of self-employed individuals, particularly those who work from home, never get a state or local Virginia business license.
In order to become licensed as a Contractor (Class A, Class B, or Class C), applicants must complete eight hours of pre-license education. For Class A and Class B applicants, the pre-license education must be completed by a member of responsible management or the designated employee.
Virginia: All persons engaging in contracting work must be licensed. A general contractor can be subject to sanctions and fines for hiring an unlicensed subcontractor.
Subcontractors and specialty trade contractors have the same requirements as general contractors. They must choose a license grade and follow all the steps outlined above. The only addition is they're also required to pass an additional examination for their specific trade and carry a DPOR license.
So the information here is what is happening now. You can always check with your local permit office for current approval times. For a typical project in Fairfax County (public utilities, no RPA or Flood Zone, no full geotech report required, etc), you can expect your permit to be approved in 4 – 8 weeks.