Is My Contractor Licensed in Tennessee?

Plumbers in Tennessee

Licensed by: Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors

The state Limited Licensed Plumber (LLP) license covers plumbing work of less than $25,000 per project (as of 2026), and it is only required in municipalities that use the state Division of Fire Prevention for permits or inspections. Many local governments have their own plumbing license requirements, so check with your city or county first. You can verify a state license through the Department of Commerce and Insurance license search.

Look up a license  ·  Source: Limited Licensed Plumber (LLP) - Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors  ·  32 plumbing companies in Tennessee on 1-800Deals

Electricians in Tennessee

Licensed by: Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors

The state Limited Licensed Electrician (LLE) license covers electrical work of less than $25,000 per project (as of 2026), and it is only required in municipalities that use the state Division of Fire Prevention for permits or inspections. Some local governments have their own electrical license requirements, so check with your city or county first. You can verify a state license through the Department of Commerce and Insurance license search.

Look up a license  ·  Source: Limited Licensed Electrician (LLE) - Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors  ·  19 electricians companies in Tennessee on 1-800Deals

HVAC (heating and air) in Tennessee

Licensed by: Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors

HVAC projects of more than $25,000 require a Board contractor license with the CMC-C (HVAC) classification (as of 2026). Most HVAC projects under $25,000 are regulated locally: some cities and counties issue their own mechanical licenses, some counties require a Home Improvement license, and where state Fire Marshal inspectors handle permits, an LLE license or a contractor license with CMC-C is accepted. Check with the city or county where the work will be done, and verify state licenses through the Department of Commerce and Insurance license search.

Look up a license  ·  Source: HVAC Projects Less Than $25,000 - Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance  ·  17 hvac companies in Tennessee on 1-800Deals

Roofers in Tennessee

Licensed by: Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors

In Bradley, Davidson, Hamilton, Haywood, Knox, Marion, Robertson, Rutherford and Shelby counties, a Home Improvement license is required for residential remodeling projects from $3,000 to $24,999, including roofing (as of 2026). Requirements depend on whether your county has adopted this law, so confirm with your county. You can verify a license through the Department of Commerce and Insurance license search.

Look up a license  ·  Source: Home Improvement Contractor - Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors  ·  9 roofing companies in Tennessee on 1-800Deals

Pest control in Tennessee

Licensed by: Tennessee Department of Agriculture

A pesticide charter from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture is required for each office conducting commercial pest control services. The department's charter list lets you search chartered companies and check expiration dates.

Look up a license  ·  Source: Pesticide Charters - Tennessee Department of Agriculture  ·  39 pest control companies in Tennessee on 1-800Deals

Garage door companies in Tennessee

Licensed by: Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors

The Board does not list a separate garage door license. A contractor license is required before bidding or contracting on projects of $25,000 or more as a prime contractor (as of 2026); smaller residential jobs may fall under a county Home Improvement license or local rules. You can verify a license through the Department of Commerce and Insurance license search.

Look up a license  ·  Source: Contractor License - Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors  ·  12 garage doors companies in Tennessee on 1-800Deals

Water damage restoration in Tennessee

Licensed by: Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors

The Board does not list a water damage restoration license. Repair and rebuild work follows the general contractor rule: a contractor license is required before bidding or contracting on projects of $25,000 or more as a prime contractor (as of 2026). Check smaller jobs with your county, and verify licenses through the Department of Commerce and Insurance license search.

Look up a license  ·  Source: Contractor License - Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors  ·  67 water damage restoration companies in Tennessee on 1-800Deals

Local guides in Tennessee

• Heating and air conditioning in Clarksville, TN
• Plumbing in Knoxville, TN

Frequently asked questions

When does a Tennessee contractor need a state license?

A contractor license from the Board for Licensing Contractors is required before bidding or contracting on projects of $25,000 or more as a prime contractor (as of 2026). In Bradley, Davidson, Hamilton, Haywood, Knox, Marion, Robertson, Rutherford and Shelby counties, a Home Improvement license is also required for residential remodeling projects from $3,000 to $24,999.

How do I check a pest control company in Tennessee?

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture says a pest control company may legally do business only if its charter number is visible on the company vehicle. You can ask to see the applicator's certification or license card and search the department's list of chartered companies.

Who licenses small plumbing and electrical jobs in Tennessee?

The state Limited Licensed Plumber and Limited Licensed Electrician licenses cover work under $25,000 per project, but only in municipalities that use the state Division of Fire Prevention for permits or inspections. Elsewhere, your city or county may have its own license requirement, so check with the local government.

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