How to Become a Home Improvement Contractor
You want to contract yourself to repair and renovate people's homes, but you don't want to work for a company. Use your skills to start your own home improvement business and contract yourself to others. With a little effort and some marketing, you can have the freedom of being your own boss. Instructions Understand the nature of the work. You must find people who want home improvement jobs done for them. Then you outline the job in a contract and get signatures from all parties involved. You must supply the material and the equipment. The customer pays you for completing the job. Check the laws in your state or province. You may need a contractor's license before you begin. Find out if you need insurance in your area. You want to protect yourself in case of legal or safety difficulties. Develop skills in general home repairs and renovations like painting, electrical work, plumbing, drywalling, tiling, flooring, building and wood working. Learn to replace, renovate a