Handyman Insurance in California
Tuesday, Jul. 25th 2023 1:29 PM
While insurance requirements vary from state to state, anyone working as a career handyman should consider having a few different insurance policies to protect themselves and their customers should anything happen on the job.
In California, a handyperson working on any project exceeding $500 must be licensed as a contractor. Similarly, in Arizona, a license is required if any project exceeds $1,000 in value or a permit is required.
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