Winston-Salem, NC Local Service Guides

Costs, hiring checklists and red flags for 24 services · Updated November 2026

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โ„๏ธ HVAC๐Ÿ”ง Plumbingโšก Electrical๐Ÿ  Roofing๐Ÿ”จ General Contracting๐ŸŒฟ Landscaping๐ŸŽจ Painting๐Ÿชต Flooring๐ŸŠ Pool & Spa๐Ÿ› Pest Control๐Ÿงน Residential Cleaning๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Handyman๐Ÿš› Moving๐Ÿ”’ Home Securityโ˜€๏ธ Solar Energy๐Ÿš— Auto Repair๐Ÿพ Pet Services๐Ÿ’ช Personal Training๐Ÿ“š Tutoring๐Ÿ“Š Accountingโš–๏ธ Legal๐Ÿก Mortgage๐Ÿ“ˆ Digital Marketing๐Ÿ’ป IT Services

These guides explain what typical projects cost, how to compare providers and how to check licensing in North Carolina.

Who licenses contractors and lawyers in North Carolina

TradeLicensed byVerify
HVACNorth Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating & Fire Sprinkler ContractorsCheck a license
PlumbingNorth Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating & Fire Sprinkler ContractorsCheck a license
ElectricalNorth Carolina State Board of Examiners of Electrical ContractorsCheck a license
RoofingNorth Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors (NCLBGC)Check a license
General / home-improvement contractingNorth Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors (NCLBGC)Check a license
AttorneysNorth Carolina State BarCheck 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 Winston-Salem

Residential building permits are issued by City of Winston-Salem Planning and Development Services, Inspections Division. Your contractor should normally pull the permit and schedule inspections.

Official permit office page, checked November 15, 2026.

Local businesses by trade in Forsyth County

How many employer businesses each trade has locally, from the Census Bureau's County Business Patterns.

ServiceCensus industryLocationsEmployees
HVAC & plumbingPlumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors1161,900
ElectricalElectrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors82896
RoofingRoofing contractors40358
General ContractingResidential remodelers142430
LandscapingLandscaping services179884
PaintingPainting and wall covering contractors44189
FlooringFlooring contractors20110
Pest ControlExterminating and pest control services25271
Residential CleaningJanitorial services801,772
MovingUsed household and office goods moving11125
Home SecuritySecurity systems services (except locksmiths)15249
Auto RepairGeneral automotive repair109553
Pet ServicesPet care (except veterinary) services35199
TutoringExam preparation and tutoring92,935
AccountingOffices of certified public accountants60407
LegalOffices of lawyers1741,604
Digital MarketingAdvertising agencies22207
IT ServicesComputer systems design services48721

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023. Employer establishments only. Checked November 15, 2026.

Winston-Salem climate at a glance

Winston-Salem averages 3,497 heating degree days and 1,513 cooling degree days a year, with 43.2 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 USW00093807. Checked November 15, 2026.

Local notes for Winston-Salem

Winston-Salem 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.

HVAC in Winston-SalemPlumbing in Winston-SalemElectrical in Winston-SalemRoofing in Winston-SalemGeneral Contracting in Winston-SalemLawyers in Winston-SalemLandscaping in Winston-SalemPainting in Winston-SalemFlooring in Winston-SalemPool & Spa in Winston-SalemPest Control in Winston-SalemResidential Cleaning in Winston-SalemHandyman in Winston-SalemMoving in Winston-SalemHome Security in Winston-SalemSolar Energy in Winston-SalemAuto Repair in Winston-SalemPet Services in Winston-SalemPersonal Training in Winston-SalemTutoring in Winston-SalemAccounting in Winston-SalemMortgage in Winston-SalemDigital Marketing in Winston-SalemIT Services in Winston-Salem

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