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Who licenses contractors and lawyers in Georgia
| Trade | Licensed by | Verify |
|---|---|---|
| HVAC | Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board (Secretary of State), Division of Conditioned Air Contractors | Check a license |
| Plumbing | Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board (Secretary of State), Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers | Check a license |
| Electrical | Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board (Secretary of State), Division of Electrical Contractors | Check a license |
| Roofing | Cities and counties (no state license) | No online state lookup |
| General / home-improvement contracting | State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors (Georgia Secretary of State) | Check a license |
| Attorneys | State Bar of Georgia | Check a license |
Compiled from each state agency's official site, checked November 15, 2026. Details and sources are on each trade page.
Building permits in Atlanta
Residential building permits are issued by City of Atlanta Department of City Planning, Office of Buildings. Your contractor should normally pull the permit and schedule inspections.
Official permit office page, checked November 15, 2026.
Local businesses by trade in Fulton County
How many employer businesses each trade has locally, from the Census Bureau's County Business Patterns.
| Service | Census industry | Locations | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC & plumbing | Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 124 | 1,057 |
| Electrical | Electrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors | 120 | 3,501 |
| Roofing | Roofing contractors | 71 | 415 |
| General Contracting | Residential remodelers | 321 | 992 |
| Landscaping | Landscaping services | 196 | 1,637 |
| Painting | Painting and wall covering contractors | 66 | 354 |
| Flooring | Flooring contractors | 33 | 186 |
| Pest Control | Exterminating and pest control services | 37 | 784 |
| Residential Cleaning | Janitorial services | 194 | 9,192 |
| Moving | Used household and office goods moving | 35 | 441 |
| Home Security | Security systems services (except locksmiths) | 19 | 266 |
| Auto Repair | General automotive repair | 151 | 1,084 |
| Pet Services | Pet care (except veterinary) services | 108 | 1,299 |
| Tutoring | Exam preparation and tutoring | 94 | 1,029 |
| Accounting | Offices of certified public accountants | 297 | 12,074 |
| Legal | Offices of lawyers | 1,626 | 16,641 |
| Mortgage | Mortgage and nonmortgage loan brokers | 78 | 371 |
| Digital Marketing | Advertising agencies | 147 | 2,990 |
| IT Services | Computer systems design services | 645 | 16,794 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023. Employer establishments only. Checked November 15, 2026.
Atlanta climate at a glance
Atlanta averages 2,775 heating degree days and 1,825 cooling degree days a year, with 48.1 inches of precipitation. That shapes HVAC sizing and roofing choices; see the HVAC and roofing pages for what it means.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station USW00003888. Checked November 15, 2026.
Local notes for Atlanta
Atlanta pages for each service. HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing, contracting and lawyer pages include the licensing body, permit office, local firm counts and wages, with sources.
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