Contractors and Repair Shops in Utah
Licensing, written contracts, deposits and estimates for home improvement contractors and auto repair shops in Utah.
Short answer: Contractors and people in licensed construction trades must be licensed under Utah's Construction Trades Licensing Act before working in Utah unless exempt. Utah Code §§ 58-55-301, 58-55-305
| Home improvement contractors | Contractors and people in licensed construction trades must be licensed under Utah's Construction Trades Licensing Act before working in Utah unless exempt. One exemption covers alteration, repair, remodeling or improvement of a building with a total contracted value (labor and materials, including changes) of less than $7,000, subject to limits for plumbing and electrical work and other conditions. |
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FAQ
What are the rules for home improvement contractors in Utah?
Contractors and people in licensed construction trades must be licensed under Utah's Construction Trades Licensing Act before working in Utah unless exempt. One exemption covers alteration, repair, remodeling or improvement of a building with a total contracted value (labor and materials, including changes) of less than $7,000, subject to limits for plumbing and electrical work and other conditions.
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