How to become a general contractor

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  • Опубликовано: 15 дек 2024

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  • @BRIANVANDUYN
    @BRIANVANDUYN  6 лет назад +15

    THE STEPS ARE IN THE DESCRIPTION AS WELL

    • @amerikaine
      @amerikaine 4 года назад +1

      The hardest exam in USA is in Florida to be Certified General Contractor State Florida !

    • @amerikaine
      @amerikaine 4 года назад +2

      Im european real tile -marble installer , over 25 years experence in construction with new licence Certified General Contractor State Florida , i dont have connection in Florida, let me know where i find jobs remodeling bathrooms, floor , walls ,pool , kittchen, etc, if you have some conection here in Florida i give you percent ..., thank you

    • @amerikaine
      @amerikaine 4 года назад

      @@joes5711 Hollywood Florida .

    • @gustavobarroeta6444
      @gustavobarroeta6444 4 года назад

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  • @sampson4672
    @sampson4672 5 лет назад +14

    2020 baby let’s do it ! Thank you for the video perfect info

  • @robbienickels8996
    @robbienickels8996 6 лет назад +5

    Thank you this is the best step by step video have seen.

  • @RobsTrucking
    @RobsTrucking 6 лет назад +5

    The process is different in each area, in Missouri it is up to the city or county you plan to do work in. Generally here in Missouri it is a fee set by the local government, copy of insurance and workman's comp.

  • @YooKasean
    @YooKasean 2 года назад +1

    Thank you!

  • @heresmy2cents..35
    @heresmy2cents..35 2 года назад +1

    No requirement for coursework/training?
    No test to prove your ability’s?

  • @everardoflandesrico1198
    @everardoflandesrico1198 3 года назад +2

    Thank you I'm in the process off getting licensed now just waiting to hear back from r.o.c here in az

  • @ERNESTOANGEL1
    @ERNESTOANGEL1 4 года назад +1

    Thank you for the info Brian you are the best stay safe and healthy bro wish you success with the general contractor license. Im working on my general license wish me luck bro

  • @joshfump8238
    @joshfump8238 4 года назад +2

    You killed it thanks for the video

  • @sacredodyssey
    @sacredodyssey 4 года назад +9

    Notary fee?! Any bank or credit union will do this for FREE...

  • @vln1276
    @vln1276 4 года назад +13

    i am 15 years old and i really would like my dad to become a general contractor, but he dont speak english very good help please. 😔

    • @JoseLara-sl5mj
      @JoseLara-sl5mj 4 года назад +1

      Did you get help

    • @moneymitchamp
      @moneymitchamp 3 года назад +2

      In 3 yrs you can actually help him by getting certified at 18.

  • @nathanmacdonald6696
    @nathanmacdonald6696 Год назад +1

    You don’t have to have a contractors license to have a dump truck business? Do you ?

  • @ttgk8506
    @ttgk8506 2 года назад

    It's very difficult to get in my state

  • @gloriapalomino9559
    @gloriapalomino9559 5 лет назад +5

    I'm in the process of studying for the general contracting test. Wish me luck...

    • @danielgalvan7999
      @danielgalvan7999 5 лет назад +4

      What book do you use to study?

    • @lionheart93
      @lionheart93 5 лет назад +2

      did u pass and advice tips?

    • @jackies35
      @jackies35 4 года назад +1

      What city and state? I might just go to WA.

  • @davidmelchor7429
    @davidmelchor7429 4 года назад +7

    I was told way back then I needed to go to school for this for some reason

    • @BRIANVANDUYN
      @BRIANVANDUYN  4 года назад +7

      Its a common misconception, some states require it some dont.

    • @davidmelchor7429
      @davidmelchor7429 4 года назад +2

      BRIAN VANDUYN ahh okay I believe California requires it but I now live in Washington and as far as I know out here it’s not required I’ve been wanting to start a general contractors business and need to save those 12k

    • @Okami88
      @Okami88 3 года назад +1

      Yes some states require a test and etc etc.

  • @Hohenheim23
    @Hohenheim23 3 года назад +3

    Dang so your state didn't require tests to be taken? That's crazy, how do they even know you know your stuff and codes?

    • @BRIANVANDUYN
      @BRIANVANDUYN  3 года назад +1

      They dont if you dont pass inspection it doesn't get approved

    • @everardoflandesrico1198
      @everardoflandesrico1198 3 года назад +2

      So I can get licensed there without taking trade exam or statues and rules?

  • @Okami88
    @Okami88 3 года назад +1

    BRIAN VANDUYN Which insurance company do you use?

    • @BRIANVANDUYN
      @BRIANVANDUYN  3 года назад +1

      Progressive

    • @Okami88
      @Okami88 3 года назад +1

      @@BRIANVANDUYN thank you boss. Love your channel. Much love washingtonians. You have amazing Google reviews boss.

    • @BRIANVANDUYN
      @BRIANVANDUYN  3 года назад

      Haha thx and good luck to you as well

  • @JorgeCruz-hu1je
    @JorgeCruz-hu1je 3 года назад +1

    Si señor gracias por todo
    Yo tengo registrada una compañia en Norte Carolina de grading, pero me piden la general contractor licensia y no tengo
    Yo boy aser eso Gracias hermano.

  • @pascualegamas2138
    @pascualegamas2138 4 года назад +2

    Quick question; where you are, which state? Thanks !

  • @jayjay2167
    @jayjay2167 4 года назад +2

    Hey I have no Experience in The trades but should I go to a Community College for construction Management than learn carpentry on the side or while in school or just go to a trade school than go on from there i don’t know I am 18 with no experience , people are telling me to go to trade school but I feel like getting school knowledge and hands on is best of both worlds i don’t know I don’t know much about construction world as of now any thoughts I really really need help right now ??

    • @BRIANVANDUYN
      @BRIANVANDUYN  4 года назад +1

      Follow what your brain is telling you

    • @doctahoe8663
      @doctahoe8663 4 года назад

      I have a 5 year degree in Architecture and worked in construction and poured concrete to pay for college. I would look for a college that offers a degree in construction management then you go out and obtain construction experience. That piece of paper will gives you more credibility in the real world. I KNOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @samjack1677
      @samjack1677 4 года назад

      @@doctahoe8663 Thank you for the info looking towards it

  • @ChemicalSoldier
    @ChemicalSoldier 6 лет назад +8

    What are you going to use the license for?

    • @BRIANVANDUYN
      @BRIANVANDUYN  6 лет назад +4

      +Nolan Stratton WELL THE MAIN REASON IS in order to have a resellers permit to sell gravel at the price i want to "mark up a little" you have to have a contractor license also in order for me to legally use my dozer and backhoe on peoples property i should have it...

    • @ChemicalSoldier
      @ChemicalSoldier 6 лет назад +2

      Makes sense to me

  • @yairval9
    @yairval9 3 года назад +1

    no test?

  • @masterlawson
    @masterlawson 2 года назад

    What state is this in?

  • @danielgalvan7999
    @danielgalvan7999 5 лет назад +9

    Hi what you can do as a general contractor? Slap, framing,sheet rock, etc, the whole house?

  • @Peter-dj3ze
    @Peter-dj3ze 3 года назад

    What about the exam ??

  • @aaronzhu5609
    @aaronzhu5609 4 года назад +1

    Do you need a LLC before this?

  • @Yoboiiscool22
    @Yoboiiscool22 4 года назад +2

    Do I have to go to school and how long would this process take cause I got plans for the future

    • @Yoboiiscool22
      @Yoboiiscool22 4 года назад

      Is there something I need to study

    • @jrmendoza9141
      @jrmendoza9141 3 года назад

      @@Yoboiiscool22 probably just framing blueprints

    • @daybydaygrind9985
      @daybydaygrind9985 2 года назад

      Not in nj

    • @Yoboiiscool22
      @Yoboiiscool22 2 года назад

      @@daybydaygrind9985 lol I already got my license I had to study a book and do a test

  • @kieriana12
    @kieriana12 4 года назад +6

    Do you have to have the 12,000 on a savings account or can you just get the bond by itself without the $12,000 in the savings account

    • @BRIANVANDUYN
      @BRIANVANDUYN  4 года назад +2

      Either or , you can have one or the other.

    • @jackies35
      @jackies35 4 года назад

      @@BRIANVANDUYN Hahaha!!

  • @CAMiniVans
    @CAMiniVans 5 лет назад +4

    Do you have to go to contracting school or anything?

  • @yevgeniytsarkov7256
    @yevgeniytsarkov7256 2 года назад +1

    What state is this for?

  • @xicanica8565
    @xicanica8565 4 года назад +1

    Heyyy i am in wa state trying to get my business going thanks for the info

  • @dieseljay1087
    @dieseljay1087 5 лет назад +9

    i am 15 years old and I really would like to be a general contractor , I plan to start working construction out of highschool and save up to be a GC, would that be a good plan ?

    • @kenneth9249
      @kenneth9249 5 лет назад +3

      I'm 16 and have the same plan brother. The only thing is I need more knowledge.

    • @lionheart93
      @lionheart93 5 лет назад +1

      yup

    • @giancarlomejia5415
      @giancarlomejia5415 4 года назад +1

      You should try joining a union and learn more about construction

    • @igotbanned5489
      @igotbanned5489 4 года назад +1

      Giancarlo Mejia what’s a union?

  • @ActivM4
    @ActivM4 3 года назад

    Do you first get your license issued online on application status or do you have to receive your wall certificate to start work?

  • @ale-0-0-
    @ale-0-0- 3 года назад

    Is this for a NY contractor? 🤔

  • @DBOYOUNG
    @DBOYOUNG 4 года назад +1

    Are these steps needed in all states? I live in Kentucky

  • @doctahoe8663
    @doctahoe8663 4 года назад +3

    The video really doesn't give that much information . I don't even think you said what state. There's a lot more to it than just the application I know I'm licensed in 15 states with multiple classification in each state

    • @BRIANVANDUYN
      @BRIANVANDUYN  4 года назад

      There is no test in Wa.

    • @waldemarpalomo123
      @waldemarpalomo123 4 года назад

      I want to get it. The" B" license. But schools are closed. To do the test for covid19

  • @Trashboat95
    @Trashboat95 3 года назад

    Always use your bank its free

  • @ireneortiz9875
    @ireneortiz9875 3 года назад

    Who's name did u put on the bond?

    • @BRIANVANDUYN
      @BRIANVANDUYN  3 года назад

      The business is listed I believe

  • @tamikasmitt8871
    @tamikasmitt8871 5 лет назад +3

    How much does it cost for that liability insurance

    • @BRIANVANDUYN
      @BRIANVANDUYN  5 лет назад

      depends on your coverage

    • @johndeere6100
      @johndeere6100 5 лет назад +1

      @@BRIANVANDUYN Would you have an estimate of what the lowest amount of coverage would cost? Or would you mind telling us what yours cost

    • @BRIANVANDUYN
      @BRIANVANDUYN  5 лет назад

      ITS BASICALLY 10K YOUR FIRST YEAR FOR 1M WORTH OF INSURANCE THEN SECOND YEAR IT DROPPED DOWN TO 6K WITH NO CLAIMS.

  • @pg939
    @pg939 4 года назад +2

    Hey I have a question and it may be a dumb one, but it doesn’t hurt to ask I just hope I can get an answer. I’m going to school to learn the trade construction technology but I also want my contractor license to start up my business. The question is there like some type of a website where contractors bid for jobs? Other than word to mouth how can you get the big customers.

    • @BRIANVANDUYN
      @BRIANVANDUYN  4 года назад +2

      There are several web sites but some cost big$$$ to be apart of them or allow you to bid! Great question.

    • @pg939
      @pg939 4 года назад +1

      BRIAN VANDUYN thanks bud have a good one. Really good information you putting out there.

    • @BRIANVANDUYN
      @BRIANVANDUYN  4 года назад

      @@pg939 thx man and please take the time to share it!

  • @jmaguedon
    @jmaguedon 3 года назад +1

    what state is this for

  • @doctahoe8663
    @doctahoe8663 4 года назад +1

    Brian did you pass the test??????

  • @MVRecordz1
    @MVRecordz1 4 года назад +1

    Thank You for the info! What about the exam??

    • @BRIANVANDUYN
      @BRIANVANDUYN  4 года назад +1

      None in washington state

    • @MVRecordz1
      @MVRecordz1 4 года назад +1

      BRIAN VANDUYN can i go out there & transfer license here without taking test? Thank You!!

    • @BRIANVANDUYN
      @BRIANVANDUYN  4 года назад +2

      I have no idea

  • @Leonardo-baby
    @Leonardo-baby 3 года назад

    Hey brother. What state is this in. I am in illinois and i had a trucking company did not work out so i want to open my handyman gc bussiness.

  • @DAVID-jf8tj
    @DAVID-jf8tj 4 года назад +1

    A question brother .. how can I get experience to obtain the contractor's license? In the state of GEORGIA requires 4 years of experience of a university.

    • @BRIANVANDUYN
      @BRIANVANDUYN  4 года назад +2

      I'm not sure i only know Washington state

    • @amerikaine
      @amerikaine 4 года назад +1

      The hardest exam in USA is in Florida to be Certified General Contractor State Florida !

  • @yojairanavas7609
    @yojairanavas7609 4 года назад +1

    Where do I get the applications?

    • @BRIANVANDUYN
      @BRIANVANDUYN  4 года назад +1

      I think i got mine at the department of licensing.

  • @JAMESMOORE-gq4vv
    @JAMESMOORE-gq4vv 4 года назад +1

    your bank is a free notary.

  • @vocalized_peak8103
    @vocalized_peak8103 3 года назад +1

    oooh yeah fuck yeah

  • @uuskbjggjifgk26
    @uuskbjggjifgk26 4 года назад +2

    Is there age requirement for South Carolina because I want to get my general contractor
    Also I’m 19 years old

    • @BRIANVANDUYN
      @BRIANVANDUYN  4 года назад

      Idk maybe someone from sc can answer that question?

  • @UnidadFamiliarCristiana
    @UnidadFamiliarCristiana 5 лет назад +2

    What area? State you in?

  • @amanshallay6697
    @amanshallay6697 4 года назад

    1 . ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT TAKING GENERAL CONTRACTOR LICENSE IN CANADA OR US?
    2 . I HAVE AN MECHANICAL DEGREE ,36 AGE , AND I WANT TO BE A GENERAL CONTRACTOR IN CANADA , SO I WANT TO ASK ABOUT "WHICH TRADE ONE HAS CHOOSE DURING APPRENTICE SO AS TO BECOME GENERAL CONTRACTOR .

  • @julianbautista2666
    @julianbautista2666 3 года назад

    well each state is different, WA is the easiest state to become A GC, in Oregon is a whole different story, not mention California so your info means nothing

  • @tamikasmitt8871
    @tamikasmitt8871 5 лет назад +2

    Good luck. Thanks for the video. How much did everything cost you outta pocket when its all said and done ?

    • @BRIANVANDUYN
      @BRIANVANDUYN  5 лет назад

      if I remember it was around 300 -500 dollars I can't remember

  • @doctahoe8663
    @doctahoe8663 4 года назад +1

    I KNOW THEY LET ANY ONE GET A LIC

  • @sacredodyssey
    @sacredodyssey 4 года назад +1

    Where are you? This is mostly useless info for Colorado.

  • @fun1138
    @fun1138 3 года назад

    Hay, do you have any info on what needs to be done and how to do it, I am running a counter top business and I want to get a license for my business in or and wa. I live near vancouver so I am wondering how I go about getting a license in the Portland area. Any info you have would be amazing. If you like I can get you my number or my email if you don’t want to write it out here. Thank you so much. Hope to hear from you soon.

    • @BRIANVANDUYN
      @BRIANVANDUYN  3 года назад

      I believe it's the same steps get a bond and apply at your nearest county city building

  • @TheBibleListener
    @TheBibleListener 6 лет назад +3

    Nice beard!

    • @BRIANVANDUYN
      @BRIANVANDUYN  6 лет назад

      Thx man

    • @TheBibleListener
      @TheBibleListener 6 лет назад +1

      @@BRIANVANDUYN growing mine out too, love theses vids, i go to church with a older man who had a dump truck and works for himself and have been talking to him about getting one, im 24 amd wanting to be my own boss and have grown up and drove trucks all my life. I guess the most scary part is actually going through with it and buying one lol.

  • @6074740
    @6074740 2 года назад

    This is for any state in the USA?

  • @mrchill2441
    @mrchill2441 4 года назад

    Is this different from a home improvement contractor license?

    • @BRIANVANDUYN
      @BRIANVANDUYN  4 года назад +1

      Same this is for general contractor license

    • @mrchill2441
      @mrchill2441 4 года назад +1

      @@BRIANVANDUYN thank you I’ll start my application today..PA