Heating Contractors in Tennessee

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The temperatures in Tennessee may not be as harsh as much of the rest of the country, but it still has some periods each year of cold weather -- particularly at the higher elevations. Though the highs in the summer can easily reach the 90s, the lows in the winter easily reach the 30s. Heating contractors are in demand in all parts of the state to cope with the winter temperatures, and especially in the portion of the Great Smoky Mountains in the Western part of the state.

To work as a heating contractor in Tennessee it is required that the contractor be licensed. This is true of any type of construction work done within the state. The state enforces the licensing laws and has even initiated a media campaign to inform the public about the potential risks of using an unlicensed contractor.

To get a license means filling out a great deal of forms and applying to the Board of Licensing Contractors. All applicants must provide a letter of reference from a former employer or client who is knowledgeable about the applicant's work, and must also produce a statement about their current financial situation. In addition to these, the applicant must have papers attesting to their incorporation status: if incorporated outside of the state the applicant must get the Tennessee Secretary of State to issue a Certificate of Authority; and if incorporated inside the state, company charter papers. Along with these, the applicant is required to fill out a financial worksheet to outline the finances of the applicant's company.

After this arduous process has been completed, the applicant must pass an exam pertaining to Tennessee law and business practices, as well as a HVAC test. The application is $150, with another $45 for the test, and then a further $25 per year to maintain the license.

If after all of this a heating contractor still manages to cause any trouble, consumers can file their complaints with the state through the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance.