Contractors and Repair Shops in Alabama
Licensing, written contracts, deposits and estimates for home improvement contractors and auto repair shops in Alabama.
Short answer: Residential home builders must be licensed every year by the Home Builders Licensure Board. This covers building, repairing or improving a home (up to three floors and four units) when the cost of the job exceeds $10,000, and residential roofers when the job exceeds $2,500. Ala. Code §§ 34-14A-2, 34-14A-5, 34-14A-6, 8-36-2
| Home improvement contractors | Residential home builders must be licensed every year by the Home Builders Licensure Board. This covers building, repairing or improving a home (up to three floors and four units) when the cost of the job exceeds $10,000, and residential roofers when the job exceeds $2,500. Homeowners acting as their own contractor on their own home are exempt. Separately, a homeowner who signs a roofing contract to be paid from insurance may cancel before midnight of the fifth business day after the insurer says the claim is not covered or will not cover the contract amount. The Attorney General and the Home Builders Licensure Board advise getting quotes and contracts in writing and not paying in full up front; you can check a license at hblb.alabama.gov. |
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FAQ
What are the rules for home improvement contractors in Alabama?
Residential home builders must be licensed every year by the Home Builders Licensure Board. This covers building, repairing or improving a home (up to three floors and four units) when the cost of the job exceeds $10,000, and residential roofers when the job exceeds $2,500. Homeowners acting as their own contractor on their own home are exempt. Separately, a homeowner who signs a roofing contract to be paid from insurance may cancel before midnight of the fifth business day after the insurer says the claim is not covered or will not cover the contract amount.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.