Contractors in Alaska
Browse contractors by city or trade across Alaska.
Cities in Alaska
All Trades
Contractor Market in Alaska
Top Trades by Contractor Volume
Handyman
3,930
contractors
$77–$104/hr
typical shop rate
HVAC
2,610
contractors
$100–$136/hr
typical shop rate
Plumbing
2,610
contractors
$103–$140/hr
typical shop rate
Electrical
2,470
contractors
$102–$139/hr
typical shop rate
Landscaping
1,850
contractors
$57–$77/hr
typical shop rate
Contractor Licensing in Alaska
| Trade | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Electrical | Alaska requires Electrical Administrator License (Master Electrician) to pull permits and supervise work. Must pass PSI exam, have 4 years experience as journeyman, and complete 8-hour business law course. Journeyman Electrician License requires 8000 hours apprenticeship or equivalent experience plus PSI exam. Licenses renew biennially with 16 hours continuing education. |
| General Contracting | Alaska requires Contractor Registration through Department of Commerce. No exam required but must provide proof of experience, financial responsibility, and workers compensation. Specialty licenses required for electrical, plumbing, mechanical work. Registration renewed biennially with continuing education requirements. |
| Handyman | Alaska does not require state licensing for handyman contractors. However, work exceeding $10,000 requires a general contractor license through the Alaska Department of Commerce. Electrical and plumbing work requires specialized trade licenses regardless of project value. |
| HVAC | Alaska requires a Mechanical Administrator License for contractors performing HVAC work. Must pass PSI exam, provide 4 years experience documentation, and maintain $25,000 bond. Journeyman Mechanical License required for technicians with 4-year apprenticeship or equivalent experience. Licenses renew biennially. |
| Landscaping | Alaska requires a Home Improvement Contractor license for landscaping work over $1,000. Must pass state exam, provide financial statement, and maintain $10,000 surety bond. Renewal required every 2 years with continuing education. Business license required through Alaska Department of Commerce. |
| Painting | Alaska does not require state licensing for painters. However, contractors performing work over $10,000 must register with Alaska Department of Commerce. Business license required through Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing. No trade-specific exam required for painting. |
| Plumbing | Alaska requires a Master Plumber license or Journeyman Plumber license. Journeyman requires 4 years apprenticeship plus exam. Master requires additional 2 years experience as Journeyman plus Master exam. Business license also required. Licenses renew biennially with continuing education requirements. |
| Roofing | Alaska requires a General Contractor license for roofing work over $10,000. Must pass business law exam and trade-specific exam, maintain $25,000 bond, provide financial statements. License renewal every 2 years with 16 hours continuing education. Residential Endorsement required for residential work. |
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