Business & LicensingQuestion 1463 of 1605
Which scenario most clearly REQUIRES a contractor's license?
a.A $200 fence repair that is casual and complete in itself
b.A homeowner painting their own bedroom
c.A neighbor helping stack firewood for free
d.A $6,000 kitchen remodel involving multiple trades for a client
Explanation
Under B&P Code section 7048, a $6,000 remodel far exceeds the $1,000 threshold and involves construction work for another, so a license is required. Owner-performed work on one's own home and casual sub-$1,000 jobs may be exempt.
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