238990 — All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in specialized trades (except foundation, structure, and building exterior contractors; building equipment contractors; building finishing contractors; and site preparation contractors). The specialty trade work performed includes new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs.
Illustrative Examples
- Billboard erection
- Outdoor swimming pool construction
- Paver, brick (e.g., driveway, patio, sidewalk), installation
- Crane rental with operator
- Paving, residential and commercial driveway and parking lot
- Sandblasting building exteriors
- Fence installation
- Scaffold erecting and dismantling
- Interlocking brick and block installation
- Steeplejack work
- Manufactured (mobile) home set up and tie-down work
- Driveway paving or sealing
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Foundation, structure, and building exterior work--are classified in Industry Group 2381, Foundation,
- Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors;
- Installing, repairing, or maintaining building mechanical systems--are classified in Industry Group 2382,
- Building Equipment Contractors;
- Finishing buildings--are classified in Industry Group 2383, Building Finishing Contractors;
- Paving public highways, streets, and roads--are classified in Industry 237310, Highway, Street, and Bridge
- Construction;
- Construction equipment rental with an operator (except cranes), preparing land for building construction, or
- building demolition--are classified in Industry 238910, Site Preparation Contractors;
- Construction equipment rental without an operator--are classified in U.S. Industry 532412, Construction,
- Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing;
- Radon testing--are classified in Industry 541380, Testing Laboratories and Services;
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 238990 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | All Other Specialty Trade Contractors |
| SBA Size Standard | $19,000,000 |
| IRS PBA Code | 238900 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 23 → 238 → 2389 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual / 2026-06-28 |
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 1629 - Heavy Construction NEC (via SIC1987:1629→NAICS1997:23499→2002:238990→2007:238990→2012:238990→2017:238990→2022:238990)
- SIC 1771 - Concrete Work (via SIC1987:1771→NAICS1997:23571→2002:238990→2007:238990→2012:238990→2017:238990→2022:238990)
- SIC 1799 - Special Trade Contractors, NEC (via SIC1987:1799→NAICS1997:23599→2002:238990→2007:238990→2012:238990→2017:238990→2022:238990)
- SIC 4581 - Airports, Flying Fields, and Airport Terminal Services (via SIC1987:4581→NAICS1997:56172→2002:238990→2007:238990→2012:238990→2017:238990→2022:238990)
- SIC 7342 - Disinfecting and Pest Control Services (via SIC1987:7342→NAICS1997:56172→2002:238990→2007:238990→2012:238990→2017:238990→2022:238990)
- SIC 7349 - Building Cleaning and Maintenance Services, NEC (via SIC1987:7349→NAICS1997:56172→2002:238990→2007:238990→2012:238990→2017:238990→2022:238990)
- SIC 7353 - Heavy Construction Equipment Rental and Leasing (via SIC1987:7353→NAICS1997:23499→2002:238990→2007:238990→2012:238990→2017:238990→2022:238990)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 238990:
- Sector 23 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Construction sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.
Related Industries in 2389
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 238990 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 238990 is 'All Other Specialty Trade Contractors', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 23 (Construction); the SBA small-business size standard is $19,000,000.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 238990?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 238990 is $19,000,000 (based on receipts).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 238990?
NAICS code 238990 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 1629 - Heavy Construction NEC, 1771 - Concrete Work, 1799 - Special Trade Contractors, NEC, 4581 - Airports, Flying Fields, and Airport Terminal Services, 7342 - Disinfecting and Pest Control Services, 7349 - Building Cleaning and Maintenance Services, NEC, 7353 - Heavy Construction Equipment Rental and Leasing.