FAQs

In general terms, a contractor is responsible for planning, leading, executing, supervising and inspecting a building construction project. The responsibility extends from the beginning to the end of the project, regardless of its scope.

Definition of contractor

1 : one that contracts or is party to a contract: such as. a : one that contracts to perform work or provide supplies. b : one that contracts to erect buildings.

An auto mechanic who has a station license, a resale license, buys the parts necessary for the repairs, sets his or her own prices, collects from the customer, sets his or her own hours and days of work, and owns or rents the shop from a third party is an example of an independent contractor.

An engineering contractor is a self-employed individual who provides consultancy or specialised skills to clients on a project-by-project basis. They are usually contracted in for the services they can deliver for a defined period of time to work on a specific project.

What Are the Different Types of California Contractors Licenses? There are four primary CSLB license classification groups: A: General Contracting, B: General Building, B-2: Residential Remodeling, and C: Specialty. The C-class license group is composed of approximately 45 specialized trade classifications.