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South Carolina General Contractor

South Carolina Contractor Licenses

South Carolina has three different types of licenses: Residential Builder, Limited Building Contractor, and General Building Contractor.

All 3 licenses can do residential, so the difference is in how much commercial work is allowed.

Residential Builder cannot do commercial work, Limited Building Contractor can do only "limited" commercial work (commercial structures under four stories and less than $500,000), and General Building Contractor has no restrictions.

In South Carolina, a license is required for any job over $5,000.

South Carolina General Contractor (NASCLA)

The SC General Building Contractor license allows bidding/building any type or size of commercial or residential property.

Requires NASCLA commercial trades exam + SC Commercial Business Law exam. NASCLA is accepted in many states. Click Here

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South Carolina Residential Builder

License allows full residential construction and remodeling.

Requires: SC Residential Builder trades exam + SC Residential Business Law exam.

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South Carolina Limited Building Contractor

Can build any residential structure and commercial structures under 3 stories or $500,000.

Requires: Limited Building trades exam + SC Commercial Business Law exam.

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South Carolina Non-Structural Building Contractor

This license covers renovation, remodeling, insulation, plaster, drywall, waterproofing, ceiling systems, windows, flooring, cabinetry, millwork, and more.

Requires: SC Non-Structural trades exam + SC Business Law exam.

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South Carolina Commercial Business & Law

This exam is required for all commercial licenses. Short 2-hour test based on one book.

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South Carolina Residential Business & Law

This exam is required for all residential licenses. Short 2-hour test based on one book.

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