Hiring Commercial Property Services Providers in Indiana

Commercial real estate services in Indiana call for a sharp eye on the state’s city-by-city licensing patchwork. General contractors, roofers, and remodelers must secure a contractor license or registration from the local building authority—Indianapolis Department of Business and Neighborhood Services, Fort Wayne Neighborhood Code, or similar—and pull permits for structural or tenant-improvement work. Plumbers are licensed statewide by the Indiana Plumbing Commission, while electricians and HVAC techs are typically credentialed at the county or municipal level. Soft-service vendors need an Indiana business registration; private security firms must hold licenses from the Private Investigator & Security Guard Board, and pesticide applicators require certification from the Office of the State Chemist. Insist on at least $2 million general liability for trades and $1 million for routine janitorial or landscaping, plus statutory workers’ comp and E&O for architects or code consultants. Confirm familiarity with Indiana Department of Environmental Management storm-water and asbestos rules, and require local references on comparable assets—downtown office towers, logistics centers along I-70, or student housing near Big Ten campuses—before award.