This video explores the basic plumbing things you need to know before obtaining licensing. If you have experience in the industry, you can get licensed as a plumbing contractor after passing a national test and taking an apprenticeship program. Each state has its licensing requirements, but most require applicants to have at least five years of journeyman experience with a licensed plumber before taking the exam.
When homeowners need plumbing services, they expect a licensed plumbing contractor to provide them with the solution. A plumbing contractor installs, repairs, and maintains pipes and fixtures in residential buildings and commercial properties. To become a plumbing contractor, you must complete several steps, including passing a journeyman test and obtaining one.
You will also need tools and equipment, including safety gear, pipe wrenches, hammers, and other items necessary for working on plumbing systems. You may need special tools depending on your plumbing work, such as installing water heaters. Unlicensed contractors may face fines or even jail time if caught working without proper licenses. A licensed plumbing contractor must also acquire general liability insurance and maintain a permanent office location where one can reach them during business hours.
