The previous post were an introduction and summarized the topic of gutter maintenance in this post i will go into more detail on how to hire a company that knows how to do the job right identify the risks of hiring the wrong company and minimize your exposure to an unqualified.
States i need to be licnesed to clean gutters.
Contractors must obtain a business license but not every pro needs a contractor s license.
Positives of a gutter cleaning business relatively low startup and overhead costs flexible hours low skill levels needed.
Some specialty workers like electricians and plumbers do need a state level license.
Any individual or company that contracts directly with an owner of residential real estate to provide work in more than one special skill.
Carpet installation and carpet cleaning do i need to hold an maryland home improvement commission mhic license to install or clean carpets.
No matter where you go in the state of florida there is a list of construction tasks that do not require a license of any kind at the state level.
Work that does not require a license.
I have previously written about when you should have your rain gutters cleaned and who should clean your gutters.
A gutter cleaning business is not too difficult to start and can be a great source of full or part time income.
First lets start with a few positives and negatives to consider when having a gutter cleaning business.
Who needs a license.
Under no circumstances shall ned stevens gutter cleaning general contracting inc its subsidiaries affiliates or their respective officers directors employees or agents be liable for any indirect incidental special consequential or punitive damages whether in an action in contract or tort including negligence and strict liability.
Hiring someone to clean your gutters is an option if you aren t comfortable on a ladder.
Licensed contractors are easy to find and are required by law to offer a guarantee of their workmanship for different periods of time depending on which state you reside in.
A building contractor remodeler or roofer license is required for anyone who contracts directly with a homeowner to provide building construction services in more than one skill area.
Installing carpet and carpet cleaning are not within the definition of home improvement so an mhic license is not required.
The tasks that do not need state licenses are.
Always check local regulations.
Gutters need to be cleaned at least twice a year in the spring and in the fall.
The state of colorado does not license general contractors.
However any contractor should check with the local county and city governments to see if permits are required to do the work.
It s very easy to find rain gutter contractors by simply searching on the state contractor board website of the state you live in.
I would also like to install some tile flooring.