Contractors in Utah
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Contractor Market in Utah
Top Trades by Contractor Volume
Landscaping
15,048
contractors
$50–$68/hr
typical shop rate
Plumbing
14,938
contractors
$77–$104/hr
typical shop rate
Handyman
13,772
contractors
$64–$86/hr
typical shop rate
General Contracting
13,540
contractors
$132–$179/hr
typical shop rate
Electrical
11,110
contractors
$77–$105/hr
typical shop rate
Contractor Licensing in Utah
| Trade | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Electrical | Utah requires Electrical Contractor License through DOPL. Must pass PSI electrical contractor exam, show 4 years experience or equivalent education, maintain $50,000 surety bond. Journeyman license requires 8,000 hours apprenticeship or equivalent, pass journeyman exam. Licenses renew every 2 years with continuing education requirements. |
| General Contracting | Utah requires Contractor License through DOPL. Class B-100 General Building for residential under $750K, Class A-100 for unlimited commercial/residential. Must pass PSI exam, show 4 years experience or approved education, maintain $50K surety bond. Renewal every 2 years with 16 hours continuing education. |
| Handyman | Utah does not require a state contractor license for handyman work under $3,000 per project. For work over $3,000, must obtain contractor license through Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL). Requires 4 years experience or 2 years plus approved education, pass PSI exam, maintain $50,000 surety bond, and renew every 2 years. |
| Landscaping | Utah requires Landscape Contractor License for projects over $1000. Must pass trade and business law exams, show 4 years experience or complete approved education program, carry $50,000 bond, and maintain continuing education. License renewal every 2 years. |
| Painting | Utah requires contractor license for projects over $3000. Class B-100 General Building Contractor or R100 Residential Building Contractor license required. Must pass PSI exam, show 4 years experience or 2 years plus approved education. $300 application fee, $185 annual renewal. Bond required: $15000 for Class B, $6000 for residential. |
| Pest Control | Utah requires Structural Pest Control License through Utah Department of Agriculture. Must pass written exam covering pest biology, pesticide application, and safety. Requires 40 hours pre-licensing education. License renewal every 3 years with 20 hours continuing education. Commercial applicators need additional Pesticide Applicator License. |
| Plumbing | Utah requires a Plumbing Contractor License through DOPL. Must pass state exam, provide 4 years experience or complete apprenticeship program, maintain $50,000 bond. Journeyman plumber license prerequisite. Renewal every 2 years with 16 hours continuing education. |
| Roofing | Utah requires R100 Residential and Commercial Contractor license for roofing work over $3,000. Must pass PSI exam, provide 4 years experience or equivalent education, maintain $50,000 surety bond. License renewal every 2 years with 16 hours continuing education. |
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