What is a home improvement contractor and how to become one

Key steps to become a home improvement contractor

1. Explore home improvement contractor education requirements

   Most common home improvement contractor degrees

   Bachelor's

   33.3 %

   High School Diploma

   27.6 %

   Associate

   19.0 %

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2. Start to develop specific home improvement contractor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Strong Customer Service	34.03%
   Customer Service	19.49%
   Ladders	11.22%
   Sales Floor	9.44%
   Plumbing	5.06%

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3. Complete relevant home improvement contractor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New home improvement contractors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a home improvement contractor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real home improvement contractor resumes.

4. Research home improvement contractor duties and responsibilities

   • Train and manage new cooks and dishwashers and achieve significant improvements in their productivity.
   • Fill cracks, holes, or joints with caulks, putty, plaster, or fillers, using caulking guns.
   • Conduct carpentry work, specializing in flooring, painting, and tiling.
   • Complete various home improvement, landscaping, renovation, HVAC, and logging jobs.

5. Apply for home improvement contractor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a home improvement contractor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams