Framing Contract

Option #1 Bill can build his own house.Depending upon the project's cost of materials and labor, Bill must hire subcontractors who hold limited or unlimited Home Improvement Specialty Licenses. Arkansas mandates that workers in 30 separate residential construction tasks must hold separate, specialty licenses.

A general contractor provides a strong background in framing and carpentry along with many other skills. Because remodeling jobs typically involve several specialty areas, the general contractor serves as a project manager who coordinates the entire job.

You need a commercial contractor's license if you're working on any project that's worth $50,000 or more.If you're looking to get a commercial contractor's license, follow these steps: Download and submit the Arkansas Commercial New Application Form. Pay the $100 fee.

Any residential building that's designed to house more than four separate units is considered a commercial project, which will require a commercial contractor's license. You'll be required to get a residential license (referred to in Arkansas as the residential builders license) if your project is more than $2,000.

If you are working as a subcontractor for a properly licensed contractor, then no, you would not need a license. If you are working for an unlicensed contractor (such as a homeowner acting as his or her own contractor) then yes, you would need a license, if the project is $2,000 or more, labor and material. Q.

Arkansas. You'll need a Home Improvement License as a handyman in Arkansas if you are planning to do specialty work worth more than $2,000 as a contractor at a single-family residence. This includes painting, roofing, flooring and other projects.