Is My Contractor Licensed in Virginia?
Quick answer
Virginia licenses contracting firms and individual tradesmen statewide through the Board for Contractors at the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR); each firm license has a class (A, B or C) based on job size and a specialty that sets the type of work. Pest control businesses are licensed separately by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS). Plumbers: Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR). Electricians: Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR). HVAC (heating and air): Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR). Roofers: Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR).
Checked September 30, 2026. Every rule below links to the official source; licensing rules change, so confirm with the board before you hire.
Plumbers in Virginia
Licensed by: Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR)
A plumbing company needs a Board for Contractors license with the Plumbing (PLB) specialty, and individual plumbers must hold a state tradesman license. As of 2026, a Class C license covers single jobs over 1,000 dollars and under 30,000 dollars, with Class B and Class A needed for larger work. Check both the firm and the tradesman on DPOR's License Lookup.
Look up a license · Source: 18VAC50-22-20, Definitions of specialty services - Virginia Administrative Code · 43 plumbing companies in Virginia on 1-800Deals
Electricians in Virginia
Licensed by: Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR)
An electrical company needs a Board for Contractors license with the Electrical (ELE) specialty, and individual electricians must hold a state tradesman license. DPOR notes that tradesman certification is mandatory, not optional. Check both the firm and the electrician on DPOR's License Lookup.
Look up a license · Source: Tradesmen - Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation · 11 electricians companies in Virginia on 1-800Deals
HVAC (heating and air) in Virginia
Licensed by: Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR)
A heating and air conditioning company needs a Board for Contractors license with the HVAC (HVA) specialty, and individual HVAC technicians must hold a state tradesman license; gas fitting is a separate tradesman license. Check both the firm and the technician on DPOR's License Lookup.
Look up a license · Source: Tradesmen - Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation · 20 hvac companies in Virginia on 1-800Deals
Roofers in Virginia
Licensed by: Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR)
Virginia has a Roofing (ROC) contractor specialty for installing, repairing or removing roofing materials that form a watertight, weather-resistant surface. As of 2026, a license is needed for single jobs over 1,000 dollars. Check the firm on DPOR's License Lookup.
Look up a license · Source: 18VAC50-22-30, Specialty services - Virginia Administrative Code · 11 roofing companies in Virginia on 1-800Deals
Pest control in Virginia
Licensed by: Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Office of Pesticide Services
Any business that applies or recommends pesticides in Virginia for pay needs a VDACS pesticide business license, and the business must employ a certified applicator. Licensed businesses must also carry minimum liability insurance and keep pesticide application records for two years. VDACS publishes a downloadable list of licensed pesticide businesses and certified applicators on its pesticide page.
Look up a license · Source: Pesticide Business License - Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services · 34 pest control companies in Virginia on 1-800Deals
Garage door companies in Virginia
Licensed by: Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR)
Virginia's contractor regulations do not list a separate garage door specialty. Under state law, anyone who contracts to build, repair or improve a building for more than 1,000 dollars needs a Board for Contractors license (as of 2026), and the Board's specialties for home work include residential building (RBC) and home improvement (HIC). Check the firm on DPOR's License Lookup.
Look up a license · Source: Code of Virginia 54.1-1100, Definitions - Virginia Law · 11 garage doors companies in Virginia on 1-800Deals
Water damage restoration in Virginia
Licensed by: Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR)
Virginia's contractor regulations do not list a water damage restoration specialty, and the 2025 General Assembly directed DPOR to study whether mold inspectors and remediators should be licensed. Repair and rebuild work on a home over 1,000 dollars requires a Board for Contractors license (as of 2026). Check the firm on DPOR's License Lookup.
Look up a license · Source: Mold Inspection and Remediation Workforce Study - Virginia DPOR · 69 water damage restoration companies in Virginia on 1-800Deals
Local guides in Virginia
Frequently asked questions
What do Class A, B and C contractor licenses mean in Virginia?
The class sets how large a job a firm may take on. As of 2026, Class C covers single jobs over 1,000 dollars and under 30,000 dollars, Class B covers 30,000 dollars up to 150,000 dollars, and Class A covers 150,000 dollars or more. The license also lists specialties, such as PLB, ELE or HVA, that set what type of work the firm may do.
How do I check a Virginia contractor's license?
Use DPOR's License Lookup, which searches by name, license number, address or license type. It covers Board for Contractors firm licenses and individual tradesman licenses for electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians and gas fitters, and it also offers a disciplinary action search.
Who licenses pest control companies in Virginia?
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. A business that applies or recommends pesticides for pay needs a pesticide business license and must employ a certified applicator. VDACS posts a downloadable list of licensed pesticide businesses on its pesticide page.
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