Contractors in Vermont
Browse contractors by city or trade across Vermont.
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Contractor Market in Vermont
Top Trades by Contractor Volume
Landscaping
5,599
contractors
$55–$74/hr
typical shop rate
Handyman
5,489
contractors
$69–$93/hr
typical shop rate
Electrical
3,377
contractors
$75–$102/hr
typical shop rate
General Contracting
3,234
contractors
$131–$177/hr
typical shop rate
HVAC
3,157
contractors
$75–$101/hr
typical shop rate
Contractor Licensing in Vermont
| Trade | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Electrical | Vermont requires Electrical Contractor License through the Division of Fire Safety. Must pass state exam, provide proof of 4 years experience or apprenticeship completion, maintain $50,000 bond, and renew every 2 years with continuing education requirements. |
| General Contracting | Vermont requires Residential Contractor Registration for projects over $10,000. Must pass business and law exam, provide proof of insurance, post $20,000 bond. Commercial work requires additional certifications. Registration renewed annually through Secretary of State. |
| Handyman | Vermont does not require a general handyman license. However, work requiring electrical, plumbing, or HVAC permits requires appropriate trade licenses. Electrical work requires VT electrical license through Department of Public Safety. Plumbing requires journeyman or master plumber license through Office of Professional Regulation. |
| HVAC | Vermont requires HVAC contractors to hold a Mechanical Contractor License through the Office of Professional Regulation. Must pass trade exam and business law exam, provide proof of 4 years experience or apprenticeship completion, carry required insurance, and renew biennially with continuing education requirements. |
| Landscaping | Vermont does not require state licensing for landscaping contractors. However, pesticide application requires certification through Vermont Agency of Agriculture. Commercial applicators need Category 3 (Ornamental and Turf) certification, requiring exam and continuing education. Tree work may require arborist certification. |
| Roofing | Vermont requires Home Improvement Contractor Registration through the Office of Professional Regulation. Must pass criminal background check, provide proof of insurance, and pay $75 registration fee. No trade exam required but must demonstrate 2 years experience or complete approved training program. Registration renewed annually. |
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