Georgia Demolition & Wrecking Contractor (C-21)

Yes. In Georgia, performing demolition contractor contracting work requires regulatory approval overseen by the Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors. Operating without proper credentials can subject contractors to stop-work orders, administrative citations, and fines.

While specific municipal requirements can exceed state minimums, contractors typically must carry at least $1,000,000 - $2,000,000 Each Occurrence / $4,000,000 General Aggregate. General liability coverage protects your business against third-party bodily injury, property damage, and completed operations claims during and after construction.

The statutory bond requirement in Georgia is generally $25,000 Contractor License Bond. With good credit (scores above 680), an annual surety bond premium typically costs between $700 and $1050 per year (1% to 2% of total bond penalty value). Contractors with lower credit scores can expect rates between $1260 and $1750 annually.

Mandatory for employers with 3+ regular employees. Regardless of state minimum thresholds, commercial project owners, general contractors, and municipal permitting offices almost always mandate a valid Certificate of Insurance (COI) listing workers' comp before releasing jobsite access.

Georgia currently maintains reciprocal licensing or exam waiver agreements with: FL, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN. Qualifying out-of-state contractors in good standing may apply to waive the trade examination portion of the license application.