Handyman Licensing and Job Limits: Know Before You Quote
Rules Vary Widely
Some states have no handyman license; others limit job size or require trade licenses for plumbing, electrical and structural work.
Check Locally
Your state licensing board and city permit office are the sources.
Refer Out Restricted Work
Keep a list of licensed trades you trust.
Write It Into Estimates
Note what's excluded and why.
Protect the Business
Staying within the rules protects your insurance and reputation.
Keep Reading
Next in this series: Insurance for Handyman Businesses. Before that came How to Set Your Handyman Hourly Rate. For the full picture, go back to the running a handyman business overview.
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