Do I need a Contractors license?? - Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and Remodeling Forum

Tonymicheal · 09-20-2009, 09:51 PM

I was thinking about starting a "Trash Out" Business here in Northern California but was wondering if I need a Contractors license?

If I do then I might just offer a Lawn care service rather than
going through the trouble of getting a contractors license.
anyone here have success with a lawn care business that wont mind share some light on me?

Thanks in advance

mics_54 · 09-20-2009, 10:13 PM

Join the marines and then go to college.

BKFranks · 09-20-2009, 10:21 PM

Lawn care business in California? You better speak Spanish and have a steady stream of illegals. 10% of the vehicles I see on the road are a beat down 20 year old truck with a lawn mower in the back doing lawn care.

Ebbo · 09-20-2009, 10:22 PM

I think your best bet is to use the magic eight ball. It seems to have all the answers to these kind of questions.

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I don't have enough posts to post images but remove the spaces in link to view it.

Tonymicheal · 09-20-2009, 10:38 PM

....okay I guess this is the wrong forum then. I didn't know this forum was filled with Jackasses who have nothing better to do but leave
retarded comments.

thanks anyways

Tonymicheal · 09-20-2009, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by mics_54

Join the marines and then go to college.

I am going to college, and the marines suck! Air Force rules all!

Ebbo · 09-20-2009, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tonymicheal

....okay I guess this is the wrong forum then. I didn't know this forum was filled with Jackasses who have nothing better to do but leave
retarded comments.

thanks anyways

It's the other way around.

It's retarded people who leave jackass comments.

Google is your friend, use it. Also, use the site search feature, there is a member here who is a retired California license board member who would be the one to answer your question. Sorry can't post the link to the thread don't have enough posts yet.

Ebbo · 09-20-2009, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Tonymicheal

I am going to college, and the marines suck! Air Force rules all!

All the U.S armed forces rule. We aren't in 1962 anymore when one has to say one is better than the other. Too many of our U.S soldiers are dying today for your comment to hold merit.

bwalley · 09-20-2009, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Tonymicheal

I am going to college, and the marines suck! Air Force rules all!

I bet you swallow.

KennMacMoragh · 09-20-2009, 11:39 PM

No idea, but a simple phone call should answer your question http://www.cslb.ca.gov/GeneralInform...ontactCslb.asp

MacRoadie · 09-21-2009, 10:14 AM

I suppose it depends on who you are cleaning up after. There is in fact a specialty license under the C61 classification for construction clean-up:

Quote:

D63 - Construction Clean-up Contractor

California Code of Regulations
Division 8, Title 16, Article 3. Classification

A construction cleanup contractor cleans up and/or removes from building grounds or structures any debris resultant from any construction project including but not limited to: concrete, dirt, scrap lumber, plaster, drywall, any paint or adhesive products from windows, floors, ceramic tile and bathroom fixtures.

If I was using you on a job, I'd require that you be licensed and insured and have me listed as an additional insured on your CGL policy (you're working around the same general hazards as any other tradesman, so I want some indemnification).

Do I think sweeping up is rocket science? Of course not, but I also don't want my worker's comp policy exposed or my own ass in a sling if you or your guys get injured on my job site.

mics_54 · 09-21-2009, 10:25 AM

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No idea, but a simple phone call should answer your question http://www.cslb.ca.gov/GeneralInform...ontactCslb.asp

Press one for english! Presione dos para español!

Angdeer · 09-21-2009, 12:46 PM

Give it a whirl, wont know till you try.