Whom can I employ to perform construction work on my property?

If you have any questions regarding the requirements for contractor licensing, please call Permit Services at 803-909-7200 or email [email protected]

Residential
All residential construction must be performed by a properly licensed contractor. Contractors must be licensed through the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation (SC LLR). A homeowner may be exempt from needing a licensed contractor if they are going to be performing all of the work themselves and meet the requirements of the SC Code of Laws Section 40-59-260. 

Commercial
When the total cost of construction for a project exceeds $5,000, all contractors must be properly licensed through the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation (SC LLR). 

Modular Home
A properly licensed South Carolina contractor is required to perform work on or set up a modular home. The homeowner/property owner is not allowed to do their own work on a modular home.

Manufactured Home (Mobile Home)
A properly licensed South Carolina contractor is required to perform work on or set up a manufactured home. The homeowner/property owner is not allowed to do their own work on a manufactured home. 

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1. Once my site plans are approved, when can I obtain my grading permit?
2. How do I obtain a business license?
3. How does one become a Licensed Contractor?
4. As a homeowner, can I get the required permit(s) to work on my house without using a contractor?
5. Whom can I employ to perform construction work on my property?
6. Do I need a permit if my project is under $500?
7. How do I schedule an inspection?
8. I have a North Carolina License, may I perform work in South Carolina?
9. Does each trade have to pull a separate permit for their trade on a commercial project?
10. I have a complaint with the Contractor who built my house. How do I address this problem?
11. How do I get a 9-1-1 address for my property?
12. How do I go about taking over a Building / Structure that has been foreclosed upon?
13. Does York County require a business license?
14. When do I need to hire an architect for my project?
15. Do I need a permit for a storage building I purchased at Home Depot / Lowes etc.?