Hiring a Contractor in North Carolina
A plain-language guide to what matters when you hire a general contractor in NC — licensing, permits, and a written contract.
State General Contractor License
North Carolina requires a state general contractor license for projects above a set dollar threshold. Before you hire, ask any contractor for their license number.
Our license number is #107063 — you can look it up on the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors website.
Look Up the License
You can look up a contractor's license on the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors website. Take the license number you are given and verify it there before signing anything.
Building Permits
Building permits are issued by your county or town inspections department — not the state. The local inspections office determines what your project requires and inspects the work along the way.
Get It in Writing
Get a written scope of work and contract before any work starts. A written scope spells out what is included, what it costs, and how changes are handled — so there are no surprises mid-project.
Quick Checklist
- Ask for the contractor's North Carolina license number.
- Verify that license on the NC Licensing Board for General Contractors website.
- Confirm which county or town inspections department handles your permits.
- Get a written scope and contract before work begins.
Have questions about your project in NC?
Call (919) 868-4997