Is My Contractor Licensed in Alabama?

Plumbers in Alabama

Licensed by: Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board

The board certifies apprentice, journeyman and master plumbers and gas fitters, and all plumbing and gas fitting companies must register with the board before bidding on or performing work in Alabama. A homeowner can check both the individual and the company with the board's online license searches.

Look up a license  ·  Source: How Do I Become Licensed - Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board  ·  34 plumbing companies in Alabama on 1-800Deals

Electricians in Alabama

Licensed by: Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors

The board licenses electrical contractors and journeyman electricians in Alabama. A homeowner can search the board's online database by name, company, city or license number to confirm an electrical contractor or journeyman license before hiring.

Look up a license  ·  Source: Consumers - Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors  ·  6 electricians companies in Alabama on 1-800Deals

HVAC (heating and air) in Alabama

Licensed by: Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors

A heating and air conditioning contractor certified by this board performs installation, service and repair of heating and cooling equipment, and contractors with active status who do this work must carry a performance bond. A homeowner can confirm a contractor with the board's Find a Licensed Contractor search, which needs at least two search entries such as last name and county.

Look up a license  ·  Source: How to Get Licensed - Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors  ·  8 hvac companies in Alabama on 1-800Deals

Roofers in Alabama

Licensed by: Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board

As of 2026, a residential roofer who contracts directly with a homeowner for roofing work costing more than 2,500 dollars must hold a residential roofers license from the Home Builders Licensure Board. A holder of an unlimited home builder license may also do residential roofing, while a limited license holder needs a separate roofers license. Homeowners can check roofing and home builder licenses on the board's license verification site.

Look up a license  ·  Source: Instructions to New Roofers License Application - Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board  ·  5 roofing companies in Alabama on 1-800Deals

Pest control in Alabama

Licensed by: Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries

Businesses that offer household pest control, fumigation or control of wood-destroying organisms need a Structural Professional Services license from the department and must have a certified operator for each category of work. A homeowner can look up a pest control business or applicator in the department's Pesticide Business and Applicator Search.

Look up a license  ·  Source: Professional Services - Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, Pesticide Management  ·  35 pest control companies in Alabama on 1-800Deals

Garage door companies in Alabama

Licensed by: Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board (residential projects over 10,000 dollars)

Alabama's licensing boards do not list a separate garage door license. As of 2026, anyone who does construction, remodeling, repair or improvement on a home where the cost including labor and materials exceeds 10,000 dollars must be licensed by the Home Builders Licensure Board. For a large garage door or garage project, ask for the license number and check it on the board's verification site.

Look up a license  ·  Source: Frequently Asked Questions - Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board  ·  5 garage doors companies in Alabama on 1-800Deals

Water damage restoration in Alabama

Licensed by: Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board (repair and rebuild over 10,000 dollars)

Alabama's licensing boards do not list a license specifically for water damage restoration. Rebuild and repair work on a home where the cost including labor and materials exceeds 10,000 dollars, as of 2026, requires a license from the Home Builders Licensure Board, and any plumbing, electrical or HVAC repairs fall under those trade boards. Check the contractor on the board's verification site before signing.

Look up a license  ·  Source: Frequently Asked Questions - Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board  ·  41 water damage restoration companies in Alabama on 1-800Deals

Local guides in Alabama

• Heating and air conditioning in Huntsville, AL
• Plumbing in Huntsville, AL

Frequently asked questions

When does a home remodeler need a state license in Alabama?

As of 2026, the Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board requires a license for construction, remodeling, repair or improvement of a home when the cost of the job, including labor and materials, exceeds 10,000 dollars.

Does a roofer need a license in Alabama?

Yes, for larger jobs. A residential roofer who contracts directly with a homeowner for roofing that costs more than 2,500 dollars must hold a residential roofers license, as of 2026. A contractor with an unlimited home builder license may also do residential roofing.

How do I check a plumber's license in Alabama?

Use the Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board online searches. The board has one search for individual plumbers and gas fitters and another for businesses, and every plumbing company must register with the board before bidding on or doing work in the state.

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