In the past I have always turned down work out of state for the GC I do work for. Earlier this year we were slow so we did a job in New York to keep the guys busy. Everything went well, made money on the job, did not have to take any exams for licensing or permits. The 2 jobs were small, 30k each, one man on each job and they would help each other out when they needed to.
I have a few questions though on continuing to do out of state work-
1. What do some of you do where the state requires licensing? Do you go and take the test? Partner up with a local contractor? Some states it seems like it would take months to get licensed.
2. If you partner up with a contractor do you send a foreman and use the local guys? Just sub the job out to the local guy? Have them pull the permit and look over the job.
3. Any other ways? I have heard that in some places you can call up the building department, tell them you are doing one remodel and get a temporary license.
Most of the work I would have no problem getting, I have done these jobs 100's of times and know what goes into them. At the same time I do not want to jeopardize my relationship with the GC by not being able to provide the same type of service we provide in state. Most jobs are 1-2 man jobs, some are 4-6 man depending on the remodel. The jobs are all private bid and make good money.
I have a few questions though on continuing to do out of state work-
1. What do some of you do where the state requires licensing? Do you go and take the test? Partner up with a local contractor? Some states it seems like it would take months to get licensed.
2. If you partner up with a contractor do you send a foreman and use the local guys? Just sub the job out to the local guy? Have them pull the permit and look over the job.
3. Any other ways? I have heard that in some places you can call up the building department, tell them you are doing one remodel and get a temporary license.
Most of the work I would have no problem getting, I have done these jobs 100's of times and know what goes into them. At the same time I do not want to jeopardize my relationship with the GC by not being able to provide the same type of service we provide in state. Most jobs are 1-2 man jobs, some are 4-6 man depending on the remodel. The jobs are all private bid and make good money.
