At-a-glance
- Licensing body: Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC)
- License threshold: License required for any project over $1,000 or requiring a permit
- Permit authority: City or county building department
- Typical fees: $100–$500 for a door installation permit
The $1,000 threshold
Any residential door installation project over $1,000, or any project requiring a permit, requires a licensed contractor in Arizona. Door installations always cross both thresholds.
The correct license category for door installations is B or B-4 (Residential Contractor) or R-11 (Plumbing) for plumbing-only scopes.
Slab conditions and acclimation
Phoenix-area heat and dryness can shrink wood door slabs and frames if they're installed without acclimation, opening gaps at the weatherstrip. Ask your door contractor how they handle wood door acclimation, and consider fiberglass or steel for extreme-heat exposures.
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Frequently asked questions
What's the ROC threshold?+
$1,000 or any permitted project.
Deep-dive planning guides
Arizona-specific planning guides
Permits in other states
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