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General Contractors in New Hampshire

A general contractor runs your project: pricing it, scheduling the trades, pulling permits and answering to the building inspector. In New Hampshire that often means planning around a short building season, town-by-town permit rules and, outside the cities, wells and septic systems.

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Frequently asked questions

Do general contractors need a license in New Hampshire?
No. New Hampshire has no state license for general contractors or remodelers. The electricians and plumbers working under them do need state licenses, and you can check those with the NH OPLC license lookup. Our guide to which NH contractors need a license has the details.
Who pulls the building permit?
Usually the contractor doing the work. Permit rules are set by each town, so ask your contractor which permits and inspections your project needs. Be wary of anyone who asks you to pull the permit in your own name. See our building permit guide.
What should be in a written contract?
The scope of work, price and payment schedule, start and finish dates, who handles permits, and how changes are priced. Our hiring checklist covers deposits and red flags.
How do I get quotes from general contractors in New Hampshire?
Compare the listings on this page and contact a few directly, or describe your project once on our free quote form and we'll send it to up to 3 matching local pros.