Field guide · Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania contractor licensing, by trade
Verified: 4 pages, between 2026-06-25 and 2026-07-09
Pennsylvania has 4 licensed trades on this site — 2 of them regulated by cities rather than a state board. Each has its own bond, fees and renewal cycle, compared side by side; every figure is source-cited on the trade page.
Pennsylvania licensing detail compiled from the official state boards and cross-checked against the source of record. Every page links its sources and shows the date a human last verified it.
Bond type: Fixed set amount · Tiered scales by volume · Credit-based financial responsibility in lieu of a bond · Conditional only if the board requires one · None no bond required
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| ⚡ Electrician | $60 | Annual | Varies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🔧 Plumber | $50 | Annual | Varies |
| 🏗️ General Contractor | $100 | Every 2 yrs | Varies |
| 🏠 Roofer | $100 | Every 2 yrs | Varies |
Not yet on this site for Pennsylvania: HVAC · Refrigeration · Home Improvement Contractor