0:08 California's definition of General Contractor 1:35 Responsibilities 2:11 Trades overseen by a General B 2:46 Basic requirements 3:02 Experience requirements 3:19 Who can sign off on your experience? 3:30 How long does the process take? 3:47 General contractor exam 4:30 Fees and Bonding 4:54 Complete Course General B Exam Course: Digitalconstructive.com/generalb Blueprint Reading: Digitalconstructive.com/blueprintreading
Great video! What license would I need for concrete staining? My partner and I have a business license but we’re unsure of how to go about getting our contractors license, any info would be awesome, thanks and again great video! 👍
That would be the C-61/D-6 License for Concrete Related Services. You can find all the info here: digitalconstructive.com/concrete-services-license-c61-d6/
Hey I’m 17 years of age and I’ve been working in construction since I was around 12 years of age helping my father and gaining experience since then. I guess my question is if I’m able to get my father to sign for the experience
@@EIesar I would say continue working with your dad or another General Contractor. Learn as much as you can. Consider finding an apprenticeship. Try to keep documented records of your hours and pay. You are young and the GC license isn't going anywhere. What is most important is to gain as much experience, knowledge, and expertise as you can. We go in-depth into the description of a journeyman here: digitalconstructive.com/apprentice-vs-journeyman/ Hope this helps!
As homeowners can we hire a non-licensed person to construct a new room addition (adding square footage to your home) or a totally new home without a license? Is just a normal person allowed to do this job? I am in California. Your reply would be highly appreciated.
According to the CSLB if the project is over $500 in labor and materials it has to be done by a licensed contractor. If you are physically doing the work on your own property no license is needed. Assuming all of the correct building permits are pulled.
@@digitalconstructive5486 I appreciate the response. How does one create a contract for the people you hire for these jobs? Should it include anything special?
Don't let HOA tell you you can't build your own home without being licensed. That's BS. Tell them to read their own bylaws. Only if you plan on selling your home for profit once complete, then you can build all you want. Must be according to code and pull your permits.
so what happens if i been self employed for 10 years doing construction and i dont have anyone to sign my work experience. how do i get that signature part done?
Hello Charlie. So you can use either: licensed contractor, foreman, supervisor, fellow journeyman, fellow employee, or business associate. There are also several ways you can document your experience to the CSLB if they ask for further documentation. We cover that in this video: th-cam.com/video/Vm0zWnVQXCc/w-d-xo.html
I was told that only licensed contractors are allowed to work on an apartment building. The owner cannot work on it. For example, changing the windows from single pane to double pane. Is this true. What California Code can I get more information on this. Thank you.
I imagine you could find some information on that here in the California Business and Professions Code: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayexpandedbranch.xhtml?tocCode=BPC&division=1.&title=&part=&chapter=&article=
Hello Luis. Unfortunately, we are not offering tutoring at this moment. However we do have our complete course for General Contractors available here: digitalconstructive.com/general-contractor-license-exam-course/
if i worked as a maintenance person doing plumbing, electrical, and miscellaneous repairs for the last 10 years however im not working under a licensed general contractor. can this experience be used as a qualifier to get licensed?
@@stanleylim8487 The CSLB will most likely want to see that you have experience overseeing residential and commercial construction projects. Framing, concrete, electrical, etc. However, the only way to know for sure is to submit an application. They may recommend you go for the B-2 Residential Remodeling classification which you can learn about here: th-cam.com/video/-bayHy1U17k/w-d-xo.html
Hey, does being an estimator count as experience? I’ve been an estimator for a concrete construction company for 3 years now. Next year it’ll be 4, will this count as experience?
Hello Chris. Ultimately it will be up to the CSLB to decide whether your experience as an estimator can count toward a General B license, however, I do know that they will want to see experience overseeing construction projects as a GC.
To See The Complete General Contractor License Guide, Check-Out: digitalconstructive.com/general-contractor-license/
Thank you for a great, informative video
Thanks for watching!
0:08 California's definition of General Contractor
1:35 Responsibilities
2:11 Trades overseen by a General B
2:46 Basic requirements
3:02 Experience requirements
3:19 Who can sign off on your experience?
3:30 How long does the process take?
3:47 General contractor exam
4:30 Fees and Bonding
4:54 Complete Course
General B Exam Course: Digitalconstructive.com/generalb
Blueprint Reading: Digitalconstructive.com/blueprintreading
Is there any trade schools I can get into that’s going to show me all this ?
Here is a course specifically on House Framing that you may find helpful: digitalconstructive.com/framing
Nice video. Very informative
Thankyou!
Do you need a license if you buy the house and re-sell / build the house and re-sale ? We do all the work / hire people for certain parts
digitalconstructive.com/owner-builder-and-the-general-contractor-license/
Great video! What license would I need for concrete staining? My partner and I have a business license but we’re unsure of how to go about getting our contractors license, any info would be awesome, thanks and again great video! 👍
That would be the C-61/D-6 License for Concrete Related Services. You can find all the info here: digitalconstructive.com/concrete-services-license-c61-d6/
Hey I’m 17 years of age and I’ve been working in construction since I was around 12 years of age helping my father and gaining experience since then. I guess my question is if I’m able to get my father to sign for the experience
Hello Elesar. The CSLB will only accept experience gained after your 18th birthday
@@digitalconstructive5486 thanks for letting me know, also I have another question. How can I gain the 4 years of experience as a journeyman?
@@EIesar I would say continue working with your dad or another General Contractor. Learn as much as you can. Consider finding an apprenticeship. Try to keep documented records of your hours and pay. You are young and the GC license isn't going anywhere. What is most important is to gain as much experience, knowledge, and expertise as you can. We go in-depth into the description of a journeyman here: digitalconstructive.com/apprentice-vs-journeyman/
Hope this helps!
@@digitalconstructive5486 thanks you don’t know how much this helps me I appreciate it!! Thanks for your time!!
@@digitalconstructive5486 yo one more question where can I find people who have their license in order to start
As homeowners can we hire a non-licensed person to construct a new room addition (adding square footage to your home) or a totally new home without a license? Is just a normal person allowed to do this job? I am in California. Your reply would be highly appreciated.
According to the CSLB if the project is over $500 in labor and materials it has to be done by a licensed contractor. If you are physically doing the work on your own property no license is needed. Assuming all of the correct building permits are pulled.
@@digitalconstructive5486 I appreciate the response. How does one create a contract for the people you hire for these jobs? Should it include anything special?
This is a good resources: www.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/ZipCodeSearch.aspx
Don't let HOA tell you you can't build your own home without being licensed. That's BS. Tell them to read their own bylaws. Only if you plan on selling your home for profit once complete, then you can build all you want. Must be according to code and pull your permits.
so what happens if i been self employed for 10 years doing construction and i dont have anyone to sign my work experience. how do i get that signature part done?
Hello Charlie. So you can use either: licensed contractor, foreman, supervisor, fellow journeyman, fellow employee, or business associate. There are also several ways you can document your experience to the CSLB if they ask for further documentation. We cover that in this video: th-cam.com/video/Vm0zWnVQXCc/w-d-xo.html
I was told that only licensed contractors are allowed to work on an apartment building. The owner cannot work on it. For example, changing the windows from single pane to double pane. Is this true. What California Code can I get more information on this. Thank you.
I imagine you could find some information on that here in the California Business and Professions Code:
leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayexpandedbranch.xhtml?tocCode=BPC&division=1.&title=&part=&chapter=&article=
Do you tutor for the CSBL?
Hello Luis. Unfortunately, we are not offering tutoring at this moment. However we do have our complete course for General Contractors available here: digitalconstructive.com/general-contractor-license-exam-course/
if i worked as a maintenance person doing plumbing, electrical, and miscellaneous repairs for the last 10 years however im not working under a licensed general contractor. can this experience be used as a qualifier to get licensed?
the company i work for just owns properties and they hired me to do all repairs.
@@stanleylim8487 The CSLB will most likely want to see that you have experience overseeing residential and commercial construction projects. Framing, concrete, electrical, etc. However, the only way to know for sure is to submit an application. They may recommend you go for the B-2 Residential Remodeling classification which you can learn about here: th-cam.com/video/-bayHy1U17k/w-d-xo.html
Hey, does being an estimator count as experience? I’ve been an estimator for a concrete construction company for 3 years now. Next year it’ll be 4, will this count as experience?
Hello Chris. Ultimately it will be up to the CSLB to decide whether your experience as an estimator can count toward a General B license, however, I do know that they will want to see experience overseeing construction projects as a GC.
Does working as a civil engineer count as “journey man level”
Hello Yousuf. In many cases it does. However, it will ultimately be up to the CSLB to decide if it qualifies toward B-General Building experience.
Do you need a high school diploma?
Hello Jose. No a high school diploma is not required for the B-General Contractor License