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Who licenses contractors and lawyers in Arkansas
| Trade | Licensed by | Verify |
|---|---|---|
| HVAC | Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing, HVACR Licensing Board | Check a license |
| Plumbing | Arkansas Department of Health, Plumbing and Natural Gas Section | Check a license |
| Electrical | Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing, Board of Electrical Examiners | Check a license |
| Roofing | Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board (Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing) | Check a license |
| General / home-improvement contracting | Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board (Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing) | Check a license |
| Attorneys | Arkansas Judiciary (Arkansas Supreme Court) | 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 Little Rock
Residential building permits are issued by City of Little Rock Planning and Development Department, Building Codes Division. Your contractor should normally pull the permit and schedule inspections.
Official permit office page, checked November 15, 2026.
Local businesses by trade in Pulaski 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 | 127 | 1,651 |
| Electrical | Electrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors | 86 | 1,481 |
| Roofing | Roofing contractors | 51 | 410 |
| General Contracting | Residential remodelers | 94 | 383 |
| Landscaping | Landscaping services | 116 | 1,030 |
| Painting | Painting and wall covering contractors | 33 | 325 |
| Flooring | Flooring contractors | 17 | 53 |
| Pest Control | Exterminating and pest control services | 24 | 487 |
| Residential Cleaning | Janitorial services | 76 | 2,149 |
| Moving | Used household and office goods moving | 12 | 195 |
| Home Security | Security systems services (except locksmiths) | 19 | 307 |
| Auto Repair | General automotive repair | 84 | 534 |
| Pet Services | Pet care (except veterinary) services | 28 | 236 |
| Tutoring | Exam preparation and tutoring | 13 | 93 |
| Accounting | Offices of certified public accountants | 99 | 941 |
| Legal | Offices of lawyers | 427 | 2,146 |
| Mortgage | Mortgage and nonmortgage loan brokers | 6 | 11 |
| Digital Marketing | Advertising agencies | 30 | 585 |
| IT Services | Computer systems design services | 61 | 552 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023. Employer establishments only. Checked November 15, 2026.
Little Rock climate at a glance
Little Rock averages 3,165 heating degree days and 1,989 cooling degree days a year, with 50.4 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 USW00013963. Checked November 15, 2026.
Local notes for Little Rock
Little Rock 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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