Most jurisdictions require a licensed general contractor for house flips, and buyers expect a one-year warranty. Long-term homeowners renovating for themselves can skip the contractor and hire handymen instead, saving money but requiring more oversight.
Do you need to use a licensed general contractor when you're flipping a house? Well, the answer is probably yes. There are laws on the books in most jurisdictions that require a licensed general contractor when you are flipping the house. Plus, you're going to want to use one just because when you sell the house, the buyer is going to want that general contractor to call and offer their 1-year warranty just in case something breaks. But if you own the house long-term and you're doing a renovation yourself, you can definitely get away with not using a general contractor. You're going to save some money, but you're going to spend some more time managing the contractors yourself. You can use handymen and contractors if you're not flipping the house, and I would recommend that to save money if you have the time to manage them. Please like this video if you found it helpful. I'd appreciate it.
