In Arizona all contractors who perform residential and commercial remodeling and construction must be licensed and bonded.

One exception, however, applies to work performed where the material and labor are less than $1,000, there is no building permit required and the work is not part of a larger project.

To obtain a license, contractors must pass a test, show work history and experience.

There are many kinds of contractors – those who specialize in one area of work and general contractors who will manage a job that may call for specialist in several areas.