Installer apply flow
License Requirements by Trade
Trade-by-trade breakdown of state licensing requirements. This config drives the installer apply flow to show or hide the license verification step. If you change a trade's requirement status, the next install session will pick it up.
Total trades
29
Always required
9
State-dependent
10
Never Required — 10 trades
These trades are exempt from state licensing requirements. Examples: cleaning, landscaping, basic handyman work under exemption thresholds.
| Trade | Notes |
|---|---|
House Cleaning | No state contractor license required for residential cleaning. |
Landscaping | Basic landscaping (mowing, mulching, plant installation) is generally unlicensed. Pesticide application is separate. |
Lawn Care | Mowing and routine maintenance — no license required. |
Window Cleaning | Exterior/interior window cleaning — no state license required. |
Carpet Cleaning | No state contractor license required for carpet cleaning. |
Junk Removal | Hauling and removal — no trade license required (may need local business license). |
Snow Removal | Plowing and shoveling — no state contractor license required. |
Pressure Washing | No state contractor license required for pressure/power washing. |
Gutter Services | Gutter cleaning and basic guard installation typically don't require a license. |
Handyman | Minor repairs below the state's handyman exemption threshold (typically $500–$1,000 per job) are unlicensed in most states. Larger projects need a GC license. |
Always Required — 9 trades
These trades require a state contractor license in all 50 states. Examples: electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roofing.
| Trade | Requirement | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Electrical | Required | State electrical contractor license required in all 50 states. |
Plumbing | Required | State plumbing license required in all 50 states. |
HVAC | Required | EPA 608 certification + state HVAC/mechanical contractor license required. |
Roofing | Required | State roofing contractor or general contractor license required in most states. |
General Contracting | Required | State general contractor license required. |
Solar Installation | Required | Electrical contractor license + often a state-specific solar/C-46 certification required. |
EV Charger Installation | Required | EV charger installation is electrical work — state electrical contractor license required. |
Pest Control | Required | Pesticide applicator or pest control operator license required in all 50 states. |
Water Heater | Required | Water heater replacement typically requires a plumbing license or specialty water heater permit. |
State-Dependent — 10 trades
These trades require licensing in some states but not others. The installer apply flow will show the license step only if the customer's state is in therequiredInStates list. If the state is not listed, the license requirement is waived.
| Trade | Required In States | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Painting | State-Dependent CANVAZWAORNM | Contractor license required in western states; unlicensed in most eastern states. |
Tree Services | State-Dependent CAFLTX | Arborist or tree contractor license required in some states. |
Pool Service | State-Dependent CAFLTXAZNV | Pool/spa contractor license required in pool-heavy states. |
Flooring | State-Dependent CANVAZ | Contractor license required in some western states. |
Fencing | State-Dependent CANVAZFL | Contractor license required in some states. |
Deck Building | State-Dependent CANVAZWAORFLTX | General contractor or specialty carpentry license required in many states. |
Window Installation | State-Dependent CANVAZWAORFL | Glazing or contractor license required in some states. Window cleaning only is unlicensed. |
Siding | State-Dependent CANVAZWAORFL | General contractor or specialty siding license required in some states. |
Insulation | State-Dependent CANVAZWAORFL | Insulation contractor license required in some states. |
Garage Door | State-Dependent CANVAZFL | Specialty contractor license required in some states. |