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General and mechanical contractors who want to work on commercial and industrial projects valued at over $5,000 need to carry a license (the license also allows them to work on residential jobs). These licenses fall under the control of the South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board.

The easiest kind of contractor's license is a Class ?B? Contractor's License. This license allows you to do general contracting work.

South Carolina Builder Has Automatic Right to Cure Basically, this means you need to tell the builder about the problem so the builder has a reasonable chance to fix it. Under S.C. Code § 40-59-840(A), a homeowner must serve a written notice of claim on the builder at least 90 days before filing suit.

A handyman, under the classification of Residential Specialty Contractor, does not need a license to work in South Carolina. However, you will need to register with the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation.

State law requires residential construction to be done by licensed residential builders and specialty contractors. You have applied for a permit under an exemption to that law. The exemption allows you, as the owner of your property, to act as your own builder even though you do not have a license.

Fees range from $175-$350 for commercial licenses. The application fee is $100 for residential applications, with an $80 or $160 Home Builder License fee due after the exam; fees depend on whether the application is processed during an odd or even year, as they expire every two years.