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Residential specialty contractors must register with the Residential Builders Commission. Specialty contractors work on any of the following: vinyl/aluminum siding, floor covering, carpentry, insulation installing, masonry, stucco installation, roofing, drywall installation, painting, and solar panel installation.

South Carolina requires that most contractors obtain a license when performing work in the state. Three different kinds of licenses ? general contractor (for work valued over $5,000), residential home builders, and residential specialty contractors ? are available depending on the type of work you'll be performing.

Filing a Complaint against a Licensee: Please complete the Online Complaint Form, affix your notarized signature, and return to the Contractors' Licensing Board office. You should attach copies of any support documents, including your contract and building permit. The Board office will retain material submitted.

A General or Mechanical Contractor's license is required for anyone performing commercial construction over $10,000 in the regulated classifications listed in Title 40, Chapter 11, Section 40-11-410, An Act to Regulate the Practice of General and Mechanical Contracting in S.C.

The exemption allows you, as the owner of your property, to act as your own builder even though you do not have a license. You must supervise the construction yourself. You may build or improve a one-family or two-family residence. The building must be for your own use and occupancy.

Common construction deficiencies include structural integrity, mechanical elements, plumbing and electrical systems, expansive soil, and door or window installation. Other construction deficiencies include water and toxic mold intrusion, thermal protection, and finishing.