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The Home Improvement license is required by law to perform remodeling to existing residential homes, where the cost is more than $3,000 to less than $25,000 ($25,000 and up require a "Contractor's" license).

Tennessee. A handyman in Tennessee is not required to hold a state license unless the job they are working on is worth more than $25,000. A home improvement license is required for remodeling jobs worth between $3,000 and $24,999.

It is required to repair, replace, remodel, alter, conversion, modernization, improvement, or addition to any land or building, such as, driveways, swimming pools, porches, garages, landscaping, fences, fall-out shelters, roofing, painting and other improvements adjacent to the dwelling (see T.C.A.

A Tennessee contractor's license is required BEFORE bidding or offering a price, for projects $25,000 and up (includes materials and labor), as a prime (general) contractor; and also subcontractors performing electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, roofing and masonry are also required to be licensed as a contractor,

Step 1 (Testing - Exam and Reciprocal Information) All must pass the "Business and Law" exam Step 2 (Financial Statement) Step 3 (Reference Letter and Insurance) Step 4 (Corporations. Step 5 (Application, Signatures, and Notarize) Step 6 (Submit Application & $250 fee)

A homeowner of the residential property may perform work themselves ( individual use), without a contractor's license, as long as the residential structure is not open to the public; or for sale, lease or rent). Allowed one homeowner permit once every two (2) years.

Step 1 (Testing - Exam and Reciprocal Information) All must pass the "Business and Law" exam Step 2 (Financial Statement) Step 3 (Reference Letter and Insurance) Step 4 (Corporations. Step 5 (Application, Signatures, and Notarize) Step 6 (Submit Application & $250 fee)