Contractors and Repair Shops in South Carolina
Licensing, written contracts, deposits and estimates for home improvement contractors and auto repair shops in South Carolina.
Short answer: A person or firm must be registered with or licensed by the South Carolina Residential Builders Commission to engage in, or offer, residential building or residential specialty contracting. S.C. Code Ann. § 40-59-30
| Home improvement contractors | A person or firm must be registered with or licensed by the South Carolina Residential Builders Commission to engage in, or offer, residential building or residential specialty contracting. Doing so without a license or registration is a misdemeanor, and an unlicensed or unregistered contractor who was required to have one may not file a mechanics' lien or sue to enforce the contract. Source: S.C. Code Ann. § 40-59-30 |
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FAQ
What are the rules for home improvement contractors in South Carolina?
A person or firm must be registered with or licensed by the South Carolina Residential Builders Commission to engage in, or offer, residential building or residential specialty contracting. Doing so without a license or registration is a misdemeanor, and an unlicensed or unregistered contractor who was required to have one may not file a mechanics' lien or sue to enforce the contract.
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.