How Much Time Does It Take to Qualify a Business?
There's no minimum number of hours. What's required is that you actively supervise the work being done, and how much time that takes depends on how much work the business does and how complex it is.
Is there a minimum number of hours?
No. It's about the amount and complexity of the work, not a fixed number of hours per week. Rules can vary by state (learn more about your state here).
What determines how much time it takes?
The main factors are the number of projects underway, the number of techs and install crews in the field, the complexity of the work, and how many jobs are being bid. A small shop with a couple of techs and a handful of jobs is a very different workload from a business running multiple crews on large projects.
Can a part-time qualifier really do this?
Yes, if the business's workload fits. A part-time or standalone role works when the amount of work being supervised is manageable in that time. See our guide on how much you can earn as a qualifying agent for how standalone and bundled roles differ.
What does the state actually expect of you?
There's no such thing as too little or too much time, but you do have to actively supervise the work that takes place. See our guide on how the qualifying agent relationship actually works for what that supervision looks like.
Does qualifying more than one business change the math?
It depends on how much work each business does. See our guide on whether a business can have more than one qualifying agent for how that works.
How do you find a business to qualify?
findQualifier.com is a public, searchable board of licensed professionals advertising their availability to work as a qualifier, by state and trade. Browse businesses looking to hire or post a listing so businesses can find you instead.