Is My Contractor Licensed in North Carolina?

Plumbers in North Carolina

Licensed by: State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors

Anyone who contracts to install, alter or restore plumbing systems for pay must hold a license from this state board, and state law sets no dollar minimum for that requirement. The statute allows narrow exceptions for minor repairs and replacements to existing systems. Homeowners can verify a plumbing contractor on the board's public license search.

Look up a license  ·  Source: N.C. General Statutes 87-21, Contractors licensed by Board  ·  55 plumbing companies in North Carolina on 1-800Deals

Electricians in North Carolina

Licensed by: North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors

State law says no person or company may engage, or offer to engage, in the business of electrical contracting in North Carolina without a license from this board. Electrical contracting covers installing, maintaining, altering or repairing electrical wiring, devices and equipment. Homeowners can check a contractor on the board's license search.

Look up a license  ·  Source: N.C. General Statutes 87-43, Electrical contractors license required  ·  21 electricians companies in North Carolina on 1-800Deals

HVAC (heating and air) in North Carolina

Licensed by: State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors

Heating and air conditioning contractors are licensed by the same state board that licenses plumbers, and the law covers contracting to install, alter or restore heating systems for pay regardless of job cost. Narrow exceptions exist for minor repairs and replacements that do not change the energy source, fuel type or piping. Homeowners can verify an HVAC license on the board's public license search.

Look up a license  ·  Source: N.C. General Statutes 87-21, Contractors licensed by Board  ·  28 hvac companies in North Carolina on 1-800Deals

Roofers in North Carolina

Licensed by: North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors

North Carolina has no separate roofing board; the General Contractors board issues licenses that include a specialty roofing classification, S(Roofing). As of 2026, state law requires a general contractor license when the cost of a project is $40,000 or more. Homeowners can check a roofer on the board's verify license search.

Look up a license  ·  Source: Classifications and limitations, NC Licensing Board for General Contractors  ·  19 roofing companies in North Carolina on 1-800Deals

Pest control in North Carolina

Licensed by: N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Structural Pest Control and Pesticides Division

State law makes it unlawful to own, manage or supervise work in any phase of structural pest control, such as household pests or wood-destroying insects, without a license under the Structural Pest Control Act. The division enforces rules set by the N.C. Structural Pest Control Committee. Homeowners can look up licenses, certified applicators and registered technicians on the department's credential search.

Look up a license  ·  Source: N.C. General Statutes 106-65.25, Structural pest control license required  ·  70 pest control companies in North Carolina on 1-800Deals

Garage door companies in North Carolina

Licensed by: North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors

The General Contractors board does not list a garage door classification, so a garage door job falls under the general contractor law only by project cost. As of 2026, that law requires a general contractor license when the cost of the undertaking is $40,000 or more. For larger projects, homeowners can check the contractor on the board's verify license search.

Look up a license  ·  Source: N.C. General Statutes 87-1, General contractor defined  ·  23 garage doors companies in North Carolina on 1-800Deals

Water damage restoration in North Carolina

Licensed by: North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors

North Carolina's official licensing pages show no separate license for water damage restoration. Rebuild work costing $40,000 or more requires a general contractor license as of 2026, and any plumbing, heating or electrical repairs require the matching state trade license. Homeowners can check general contractors on the board's verify license search.

Look up a license  ·  Source: N.C. General Statutes 87-1, General contractor defined  ·  108 water damage restoration companies in North Carolina on 1-800Deals

Local guides in North Carolina

• Plumbing in Durham, NC
• Pest control in Fayetteville, NC
• Plumbing in Greensboro, NC
• Roofing in Wilmington, NC

Frequently asked questions

At what project cost does a North Carolina contractor need a general contractor license?

As of 2026, state law requires a license from the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors when the cost of the project is $40,000 or more.

Does a North Carolina plumber or electrician need a license for small jobs?

Yes. The plumbing and electrical licensing laws set no dollar minimum; contracting for plumbing, heating or electrical work requires a license from the matching state board, with only narrow statutory exceptions for some minor plumbing and heating repairs.

How do I check a pest control company's license in North Carolina?

Use the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services credential search, which lists structural pest control licenses, certified applicators and registered technicians.

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