Hiring guides for Georgia homeowners
How to check a Georgia contractor license, when a license is required, and how to hire — with the Georgia law each answer comes from.
- How to Check a Contractor's License in Georgia — Look up any Georgia contractor license yourself with the Secretary of State, and what to compare against the contract before you hire.
- When Does a Georgia Contractor Need a License? — Georgia requires a residential or general contractor license for work over $2,500, and separate licenses for electrical, plumbing, HVAC, low-voltage and utility work.
- How to Hire a Contractor in Georgia — A plain checklist for Georgia homeowners: licenses, insurance, written estimates, permits, and how payments should be tied to work.