# How become general contractor?

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**Created:** [March 5, 2025, 2:42am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/how-become-general-contractor/12986 "2025-03-05T02:42:33Z")\
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**Author:** ![HomeRenovationExpert](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/homerenovationexpert/32/88_2.png) [@HomeRenovationExpert](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/HomeRenovationExpert)\
**Post date:** [March 5, 2025, 2:42am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/how-become-general-contractor/12986/1 "2025-03-05T02:42:33Z")

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What steps do I need to take to become a general contractor? What qualifications and experience are required to get started in this field?

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**Author:** ![Gary\_From\_LFBuilders](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/gary_from_lfbuilders/32/17159_2.png) [@Gary\_From\_LFBuilders](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Gary_From_LFBuilders)\
**Post date:** [March 5, 2025, 2:42am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/how-become-general-contractor/12986/2 "2025-03-05T02:42:45Z")

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To become a general contractor, you need to gain construction experience, obtain a license, and possibly get certified. Networking and joining trade groups helps too! Start small!