Is My Contractor Licensed in West Virginia?

Plumbers in West Virginia

Licensed by: West Virginia Division of Labor

Since January 1, 2009, no plumber may perform or offer to perform plumbing work in West Virginia without a plumber license issued by the West Virginia Division of Labor; Master and Journeyman applicants must document experience and pass a written exam. State law lists some exemptions. Homeowners can look up a plumber through the Division of Labor database search page.

Look up a license  ·  Source: Plumber Certification - West Virginia Division of Labor  ·  7 plumbing companies in West Virginia on 1-800Deals

Electricians in West Virginia

Licensed by: West Virginia State Fire Marshal

State law says no electrical work may be performed for compensation or hire in West Virginia unless the person or company holds a license and certificate issued by the State Fire Marshal; helpers may assist a licensed journeyman or master electrician under supervision. Verify an electrician with the State Fire Marshal's online licensee search.

Look up a license  ·  Source: West Virginia Code 29-3B-2 - Electricians licensed by the State Fire Marshal  ·  2 electricians companies in West Virginia on 1-800Deals

HVAC (heating and air) in West Virginia

Licensed by: West Virginia Division of Labor

Since January 1, 2016, no person may perform or offer to perform heating, ventilating and cooling work in West Virginia without an HVAC certification issued by the West Virginia Division of Labor; certification types include HVAC Technician and HVAC Residential Technician, which covers residential systems. State law lists some exemptions. Look up a technician with the Division of Labor HVAC certification search.

Look up a license  ·  Source: HVAC Technician Certification - West Virginia Division of Labor  ·  1 hvac company in West Virginia on 1-800Deals

Roofers in West Virginia

Licensed by: West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board

Under the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Act, anyone who contracts to build, alter, repair or improve a building must hold a state contractor license when the cost of the job is 5,000 dollars or more for residential work or 25,000 dollars or more for commercial work (as of 2026). Check a roofer's license with the Contractor Licensing Board's contractor search.

Look up a license  ·  Source: West Virginia Code 30-42-3 - Contractor Licensing Act definitions

Pest control in West Virginia

Licensed by: West Virginia Department of Agriculture

The West Virginia Department of Agriculture requires a Licensed Pesticide Application Business license for businesses applying pesticides to the lands of others for hire, and it certifies the pesticide applicators who work for them. Homeowners can confirm an applicator or business through the Department's Pesticide Business/Applicator Lookup, which needs a certification or business ID number.

Look up a license  ·  Source: Licensed Pesticide Application Business - West Virginia Department of Agriculture  ·  8 pest control companies in West Virginia on 1-800Deals

Garage door companies in West Virginia

Licensed by: West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board

The Contractor Licensing Act requires a state contractor license for anyone contracting to alter, repair or improve a building when the job costs 5,000 dollars or more for residential work (as of 2026). The statute does not define a separate garage door classification, so a garage door company taking jobs at or above that amount should hold a contractor license. Check the company with the Contractor Licensing Board's contractor search.

Look up a license  ·  Source: West Virginia Code 30-42-3 - Contractor Licensing Act definitions

Water damage restoration in West Virginia

Licensed by: West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board

West Virginia's official licensing pages do not describe a separate water damage restoration license. Repair and rebuild work on a home is covered by the Contractor Licensing Act, which requires a state contractor license when the job costs 5,000 dollars or more for residential work (as of 2026). Check the company with the Contractor Licensing Board's contractor search.

Look up a license  ·  Source: West Virginia Code 30-42-3 - Contractor Licensing Act definitions  ·  7 water damage restoration companies in West Virginia on 1-800Deals

Frequently asked questions

When does a West Virginia contractor need a state license?

Under the Contractor Licensing Act, a contractor license is required when the cost of the job is 5,000 dollars or more for residential work or 25,000 dollars or more for commercial work (as of 2026). Separately, plumbers, HVAC technicians and electricians need their own state trade licenses or certifications.

How do I verify a West Virginia contractor license?

Use the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board's contractor search at wvclboard.wv.gov/verify. You can search by license number, which begins with WV, or by classification, company name, city or county.

Can a homeowner do their own work without a contractor license in West Virginia?

Yes. The Contractor Licensing Act exempts work personally performed on a structure by its owner or occupant. Separate trade laws for plumbing, electrical and HVAC work have their own exemption rules.

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