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Not sure if Louisiana is serious... Question for Contractors.
Posted on 5/30/18 at 2:54 pm
Posted on 5/30/18 at 2:54 pm
So I was looking to get a house build but instead of hiring a contractor, turns out, I CAN take a test and become a contractor myself?
Like...wtf is that legit in the state of Louisiana? Just a simple test and "Here you go, go ahead and build some property Random Guy A!"
I would think you'd need schooling , a BA, trade school experience or something...
Like...wtf is that legit in the state of Louisiana? Just a simple test and "Here you go, go ahead and build some property Random Guy A!"
I would think you'd need schooling , a BA, trade school experience or something...
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Posted on 5/30/18 at 2:56 pm to Duzz
Yes, if you can pass the test, meet the financial requirements, carry insurance, and show you have the knowledge to build a house then you can have a contractors license.
In all seriousness, if you can do all of that, shouldn't it be enough?
In all seriousness, if you can do all of that, shouldn't it be enough?
This post was edited on 5/30/18 at 2:58 pm
Posted on 5/30/18 at 2:56 pm to Duzz
No idea, but I wouldn't be surprised.
Posted on 5/30/18 at 2:57 pm to Duzz
you dont need to be a contractor to sub out building your own house. I've done 2 already
Posted on 5/30/18 at 2:57 pm to Duzz
A license isn’t required at all to subcontract your own house.
Posted on 5/30/18 at 2:57 pm to Duzz
I bet you pass the test.
Posted on 5/30/18 at 2:57 pm to Duzz
You don’t even need a test. Next time there’s a flood just go to some baws that got that big insurance check and tell them you’ll do the job at half of the price of the other guys.
Get the cash upfront. Never be seen again. Profit
Get the cash upfront. Never be seen again. Profit
Posted on 5/30/18 at 2:57 pm to Duzz
Make sure you line up your GL/Work Comp prior to filling all paperwork. You should be able to purchase the required insurance for a little over $5k. 
Posted on 5/30/18 at 2:58 pm to Duzz
Well, the test will include questions that the average person will probably not know without having experience in the business, at least.
BTW, being a "contractor" does not mean the same as a builder. The "contractor" is exactly that. He contracts the work to be done.
BTW, being a "contractor" does not mean the same as a builder. The "contractor" is exactly that. He contracts the work to be done.
Posted on 5/30/18 at 2:58 pm to Duzz
There are plenty of licenses out there where all you need to do it pay a fee and have a tiny worthless bond. At least you need to take a test for the construction.
Posted on 5/30/18 at 3:00 pm to Duzz
If you can't qualify to be a contractor, you should turn in your baw card.
Posted on 5/30/18 at 3:01 pm to Duzz
The test isn't something you're going to just pass easily 
Are other states any different?
Are other states any different?
Posted on 5/30/18 at 3:01 pm to Duzz
quote:
I would think you'd need schooling , a BA, trade school experience or something...
…but you still have to study for and take a test, so...
Posted on 5/30/18 at 3:01 pm to Duzz
yep, you can also take the bar and become an attorney too.
Posted on 5/30/18 at 3:02 pm to Duzz
You can take the bar exam without going to law school cant you?
Posted on 5/30/18 at 3:02 pm to LNCHBOX
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Are other states any different?
Only a dumbass wouldn't know the anser to this.
Posted on 5/30/18 at 3:03 pm to Mingo Was His NameO
And only a fgt like yourself would respond with such a douchey comment.
Posted on 5/30/18 at 3:03 pm to Pesticide
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I wasn't about to be paying between 10-20% for some other shady frick to make phone calls and sit on their arse.
Its absolutely worth the 10-20% to not have to deal with those crackhead subs
Posted on 5/30/18 at 3:05 pm to Cosmo
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You can take the bar exam without going to law school cant you?
In the past yes, that is what the main character did in Catch Me If You Can. Pretty sure that loophole was closed a number of years ago and you are required to attend a law school to sit.
Posted on 5/30/18 at 3:05 pm to Duzz
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turns out, I CAN take a test and become a contractor myself?
That's basically true in every state for a residential contractor.
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