Get Your Contractor License to Install Drywall  

If you want to legally install drywall, you will need a contractor’s license in the state of Florida.  

Drywall contractors do the installation and repairs of dry wall in buildings and homes. Drywall is also known as gypsum, wall board, and sheetrock. Drywall contractors work will other contractors and homeowners and business or building owners. 

By definition,  “A gypsum drywall contractor is a specialty contractor whose scope of work is limited to the installation of all necessary and incidental metal accessories, including non-load bearing metal studs, runners, hangers, channels, drywall metal suspension accessories and prefabricated ceiling materials; and the preparation of the surface over which drywall product is to be applied. This includes the application of base and finish coats specifically designed for the gypsum drywall products of their own erection. This category shall not include plastering, block, or wood partitions. Nothing in this rule shall be deemed to restrict or limit in any manner the scope of work authorized by law of other contractor classifications.”  

In order to be a drywall contractor, a high school diploma or GED is at least required. People can enter a drywall apprenticeship program where they will get on-the-job training and classroom instruction that pays them. This program can run from two to four years. Another way to become a drywall contractor is to work for an experienced drywaller, and train with them for up to a year. As time goes on, the person will rise in rank and take on more and more responsibilities 

To become a drywaller, you will need a contractor license. In Florida, you need:  

• 4 years of experience under a Licensed Gypsum Drywall Contractor or Division I Contractor (RC, BC, GC). This can be reduced by up to 3 years with college credits. 
• At least one year out of the four must have been as a foreman 
• Show experience from this employment period that demonstrates substantial compliance with statutory experience requirements in all the following areas: 

• Light Steel Framing 

• Gypsum Board 
• Finishing 

The type of license a drywaller needs varies from state to state. Some states require a general contractor’s license and other states require a specialty license. In order to get the license, a person must have the correct amount of work experience and pass an examination about drywalling and business operations. Some states also require a person to have a college degree related to construction or a minimum amount of college credits. It’s important to find out what the state you work in requires so you will be working legally. 

Get a Florida Gypsum Drywall Specialty Contractor’s License 

Looking to get a Florida Contractor’s License or other state contractor’s license? Look no further! Our team here can help. We specialize in helping our clients get their contractor’s fast, and we make the process so easy. To start the process, click Florida Gypsum Drywall Contractor License page or call 239-777-1028.