Is My Contractor Licensed in Wisconsin?

Plumbers in Wisconsin

Licensed by: Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS)

Wisconsin law says no person may engage in or work at plumbing in the state unless licensed by the department, with limited exceptions such as minor repairs to faucets, valves and pipes and homeowners working in their own single-family residence where local rules allow it. Plumbing credentials include master plumber and journeyman plumber licenses. You can check a plumber's credential in the DSPS LicensE public lookup.

Look up a license  ·  Source: Wisconsin Statutes 145.06 - Plumbing license required  ·  21 plumbing companies in Wisconsin on 1-800Deals

Electricians in Wisconsin

Licensed by: Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS)

A business that installs, repairs or maintains electrical wiring must hold an electrical contractor license, and the person doing the work must be a licensed or registered electrician. Anyone who is not a master electrician must work with a master electrician responsible for the work at all times. You can check a contractor or electrician in the DSPS LicensE public lookup.

Look up a license  ·  Source: Wisconsin Statutes 101.862 - License or registration required  ·  3 electricians companies in Wisconsin on 1-800Deals

HVAC (heating and air) in Wisconsin

Licensed by: Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS)

Wisconsin law says no person may engage in the business of installing or servicing heating, ventilating or air conditioning equipment unless the person registers with the department. DSPS also offers an HVAC Qualifier certification, and a local government may not require a separate local license from a business that uses a certified HVAC Qualifier. You can check a registration in the DSPS LicensE public lookup.

Look up a license  ·  Source: Wisconsin Statutes 101.178 - HVAC registration and certification  ·  7 hvac companies in Wisconsin on 1-800Deals

Roofers in Wisconsin

Licensed by: Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS)

DSPS does not list a separate roofing credential. When a roofing job on a one- or two-family home requires a building permit, the person who obtains the permit must hold a Dwelling Contractor certification or employ a certified Dwelling Contractor Qualifier; an owner who lives in the home and pulls the permit is exempt. You can check a Dwelling Contractor in the DSPS LicensE public lookup.

Look up a license  ·  Source: DSPS - Dwelling Contractor Qualifier  ·  4 roofing companies in Wisconsin on 1-800Deals

Pest control in Wisconsin

Licensed by: Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP)

A for-hire pesticide applicator needs three things before making an application: certification in a specific category, an Individual Commercial Applicator License, and a Pesticide Business License held by the applicator or the business they work for. DATCP says applicators cannot make any applications until all three are in place. You can search licensed commercial applicators through MyDATCP.

Look up a license  ·  Source: DATCP - Commercial Applicator  ·  15 pest control companies in Wisconsin on 1-800Deals

Garage door companies in Wisconsin

Licensed by: Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS)

DSPS does not list a separate garage door credential. If a garage door job on a one- or two-family home requires a building permit, the person who obtains the permit must hold a Dwelling Contractor certification or employ a certified Dwelling Contractor Qualifier. An owner who lives in the home and pulls the permit is exempt, and you can check a Dwelling Contractor in the DSPS LicensE public lookup.

Look up a license  ·  Source: DSPS - Dwelling Contractor Qualifier  ·  16 garage doors companies in Wisconsin on 1-800Deals

Water damage restoration in Wisconsin

Licensed by: Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS)

The DSPS list of professions does not include a water damage restoration or mold credential. Rebuild work on a one- or two-family home that requires a building permit must be permitted by a certified Dwelling Contractor, and any plumbing or electrical repairs must be done by licensed plumbers or electricians. You can check these credentials in the DSPS LicensE public lookup.

Look up a license  ·  Source: DSPS - Professions A-Z list  ·  49 water damage restoration companies in Wisconsin on 1-800Deals

Local guides in Wisconsin

• Garage door repair in Madison, WI

Frequently asked questions

Does a Wisconsin contractor need a state certification to work on my house?

If the job needs a building permit for a one- or two-family home, the person who pulls the permit must hold a DSPS Dwelling Contractor certification or employ a certified Dwelling Contractor Qualifier. An owner who lives in the home and pulls the permit is exempt.

How do I check a Wisconsin plumber, electrician or HVAC contractor's license?

Plumbing, electrical, HVAC and dwelling contractor credentials are issued by the Department of Safety and Professional Services. You can check the status of a credential with the public LicensE lookup at license.wi.gov.

What should a Wisconsin pest control company have?

DATCP requires a for-hire applicator to be certified in a category, hold an Individual Commercial Applicator License, and work under a Pesticide Business License. You can search licensed commercial applicators through MyDATCP.

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