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Residential Remodeler Contractor
License Description Residential Remodeler Contractors manage the reconstruction, alteration, renovation, repair, modification, improvement, removal, demolition, or addition to any preexisting single family residence. In general (there are exceptions) doing remodeling or repair work at a single family residence, when the cost is more than $2,000 (including but not limited to labor and material), must be licensed. A contractor holding a "limited" Remodeler license can only do home improvement projects less than $50,000, (including but not limited to labor and material). A contractor holding an "unlimited" Home Improvement license can do home improvement projects of any dollar amount. Requirements: 1) A complete application required. 2) Must have 2 years of appropriate experience; in the alternative, the applicant may take and pass an examination in lieu of showing experience for Residential Remodeling. 3) Residential Remodelers must pass the Arkansas Business and Law test. 4) For an "unlimited" license, must submit current compiled balance sheet less than one year old showing positive net worth. 5) Worker's Compensation coverage is required, for an "Unlimited" license, if there are employee(s). Examinations and Fees: Examination (Arkansas Business and Law): $84.00, New application fee: $50.00, Renewal application fee: $25.00; Late Renewal Fee: $50.00
Licensing Agency
Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing
State of Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board
4100 Richards Road
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 372 4661
contractors.licensing.board@arkansas.gov
Active Status Active
Active Military/Veterans A temporary license is available to military and spouses until formal license approval
Continuing Education No continuing education requirement to maintain license
Criminal Record Specific type of conviction prohibited
Education No educational requirements
Exam State exam required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 06/28/2023
Physical Requirements No physical requirements
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