South Carolina Contractor License Education, Exam Preparation, and Resources

In South Carolina (SC), the pursuit of a successful career as a general contractor necessitates obtaining the appropriate state license for various types of construction work. Specifically, a general contractor’s license is mandatory for engaging in commercial projects exceeding $5,000 in value. Moreover, both residential general work surpassing $5,000 and residential specialty work exceeding $200 require state licensure. As part of the licensure process, candidates are required to successfully pass two examinations: the business and law exam, as well as the trade-specific exam. To obtain the application for commercial licensure, individuals can contact 1-803-896-4686, while those interested in residential licensure can reach out to 1-803-896-4696. Scheduling examinations can be facilitated through PSI by contacting 1-800-733-9267. 

Navigating the South Carolina contractor licensing process can be complex, but our team is here to provide the guidance and resources you need. We offer comprehensive education and exam preparation materials to help you excel in both the business and law exam as well as the trade-specific exam. With our support, you can approach the licensure process with confidence, knowing that you have the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed.

  • Business & Law Exam Preparation

    South Carolina Business and Law Residential Online Exam Prep Course Only

    $219.99

    All Residential Contractors except Fire Alarm and Burglar Alarm Contractors are required by the state to pass this exam in addition to their trade exam in order to obtain a license. We offer review for the South Carolina Business and Law exam through online practice tests. Our practice tests include over 250 questions and are designed to be the best and most efficient way to prepare you for your business and law examination. The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information.

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  • NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors Online Exam Prep Course Only

    NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors Online Exam Prep Course Only

    $398.99

    The NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors Online Exam Prep course includes highlighting guides, practice quizzes, math and calculations, study tips, licensing information, and instructor support are included. The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information. Pre-approval from NASCLA is required to take the exam. This preapproval can be obtained by submitting a completed application.

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  • NASCLA-Accredited Examination-Commerical General Building Contractor Online Exam Prep Complete Package

    NASCLA-Accredited Examination-Commerical General Building Contractor Online Exam Prep Complete Package

    $3,384.75

    Purchase all your required materials for the NASCLA exam along with our Online exam prep course in one bundle.

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  • South Carolina Air Conditioning (Commercial) Online Exam Prep Course Only

    South Carolina Air Conditioning (Commercial) Online Exam Prep Course Only

    $296.99

    The South Carolina Air Conditioning Exam Prep topics includes Piping, Tubing, Valves, Pumps, Hangers and Supports, Mechanical Sound, Vibration, and Seismic Control, Water Treatment for Mechanical Systems, Heating and Cooling Principles, Refrigerants, Load Calculations, Heating and Cooling Equipment, Air Compressors, HVACR Control Fundamentals, Air Conditioning Systems and Heat Pumps, Furnaces, Specialized Heaters, Chimneys, Flues, Vents, and Vent Connectors, Combustion Air, Safety and more. Additionally, the South Carolina Air Conditioning Exam Prep includes narrated highlighting guides, practice tests, theory, calculations, instructor support and test-taking tips and strategies. The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information.

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  • Residential Builder course

    South Carolina Residential Builder Online Exam Prep Course Only

    $296.99

    The South Carolina Residential Builder Exam Review includes narrated highlighting guides, practice tests, theory, calculations, instructor support and test taking tips and strategies. Topics include bidding and estimating, contract management, scheduling and project management, construction classification and more. The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information.

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  • HVAC Exam Prep

    South Carolina HVAC (Residential) Online Exam Prep Course Only

    $296.99

    Please note that the Residential Business and Law Exam must be passed in addition to the trade exam. Pre-approval is required before sitting for the exam and A minimum of one year of experience is required to qualify. The course includes sample figures, questions, math and calculations, as well as a highlighting guide for the approved references. The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information.

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  • Electrical Continuing Education

    South Carolina Electrical (Commercial) Online Exam Prep Course Only

    $296.99

    Please note that the Commercial Business and Law Exam must be passed in addition to the trade exam. A minimum of two years of residential and/or commercial experience within the last 5 years is required to qualify. This course includes highlighting guides, practice tests, theory, calculations, instructor support and test taking tips/strategies. Each time you take a practice test, the questions are randomly generated from our database. The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information.

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    South Carolina Business and Law Commercial Online Exam Prep Course Only

    $219.99

    The South Carolina Business and Law Commercial Exam Prep includes narrated highlighting guides, practice tests, theory, calculations, instructor support and test-taking tips and strategies. Topics  include bidding and estimating, contract management, liens, tax basics, insurance bonding, scheduling and project management, employee relations, financial management and more. The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information.

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    South Carolina Plumbing Contractor (Commercial) Online Exam Prep Course Only

    $296.99

    The South Carolina Plumbing Contractor (Commercial) Exam Prep course includes narrated highlighting guides, practice tests, theory, calculations, instructor support and test-taking tips and strategies. Topics include plumbing fixtures and terminology, plumbing fundamentals, traps, cleanouts, interceptors, drainage requirements, vent requirements, water distribution, plan and analysis and more. @HomePrep is a National Leader in online education. With over 100,000 satisfied students and a course catalog of over 1,000 classes, we are here to help you – Invest in Yourself. The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information.

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  • Business & Law Exam Preparation

    South Carolina Business and Law Commercial Online Exam Prep Complete Package

    $364.97

    The South Carolina Business and Law Commercial Exam Prep complete package includes all references included during the exam along with pre-printed tabs and 365 days access to our online course which includes narrated highlighting guides, practice tests, theory, calculations, instructor support and test-taking tips and strategies. The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information.

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  • South Carolina Plumbing Contractor Online Exam Prep Course Only

    South Carolina Plumbing Contractor Online Exam Prep Course Only

    $296.99

    The South Carolina Plumbing Contractor Exam Prep includes narrated highlighting guides, practice tests, theory, calculations, instructor support and test-taking tips and strategies. Topics include plumbing fixtures and terminology, plumbing fundamentals, traps, cleanouts, interceptors, drainage requirements, vent requirements, water distribution, plan and analysis and more. @HomePrep is a National Leader in online education. With over 100,000 satisfied students and a course catalog of over 1,000 classes, we are here to help you – Invest in Yourself. The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information.

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  • Contractor Licensing

    South Carolina Limited Building Contractor Online Exam Prep Course Only

    $296.99

    The South Carolina Limited Building Contractor Exam Review includes narrated highlighting guides, practice tests, theory, calculations, instructor support and test taking tips and strategies. Topics include bidding and estimating, contract management, scheduling and project management, construction classification and more.@HomePrep is a National Leader in online education. With over 100,000 satisfied students and a course catalog of over 1,000 classes, we are here to help you – Invest in Yourself. The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information.

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  • Electrical Continuing Education

    South Carolina Electrical (Residential) Online Exam Prep Course Only

    $296.99

    Please note that the Residential Business and Law Exam must be passed in addition to the trade exam. A minimum of two years of residential and/or commercial experience within the last 5 years is required to qualify. This course includes highlighting guides, practice tests, theory, calculations, instructor support and test taking tips/strategies. Each time you take a practice test, the questions are randomly generated from our database. The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information.

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  • Business & Law Exam Preparation

    South Carolina Business and Law Residential Online Exam Prep Complete Package

    $364.97

    All Residential Contractors except Fire Alarm and Burglar Alarm Contractors are required by the state to pass this exam in addition to their trade exam in order to obtain a license. We offer review for the South Carolina Business and Law exam through online practice tests. Our practice tests include over 250 questions and are designed to be the best and most efficient way to prepare you for your business and law examination. The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information.

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  • South Carolina Limited Building Contractor Online Exam Prep Complete Package

    South Carolina Limited Building Contractor Online Exam Prep Complete Package

    $516.98

    The South Carolina Limited Building Contractor Exam Review Course Package:

    • South Carolina Business and Law Residential Exam Review
    • South Carolina Limited Building Contractor Exam Review
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    South Carolina Plumbing Contractor (Residential) Online Exam Prep Course Only

    $296.99

    The South Carolina Plumbing Contractor (Residential) Exam Prep course includes narrated highlighting guides, practice tests, theory, calculations, instructor support and test-taking tips and strategies. Topics include plumbing fixtures and terminology, plumbing fundamentals, traps, cleanouts, interceptors, drainage requirements, vent requirements, water distribution, plan and analysis and more. @HomePrep is a National Leader in online education. With over 100,000 satisfied students and a course catalog of over 1,000 classes, we are here to help you – Invest in Yourself. The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information.

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  • HVAC Exam Prep

    South Carolina Refrigeration Contractor – IMC Online Exam Prep Course Only

    $296.99

    This license allows the installation, replacement, alteration, and repair of refrigeration equipment and systems used for processing, storage, and display of food products and other perishable commodities and commercial, industrial, and manufacturing processes requiring refrigeration, excluding comfort air conditioning. @HomePrep is a National Leader in online education. With over 100,000 satisfied students and a course catalog of over 1,000 classes, we are here to help you – Invest in Yourself.

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  • South Carolina Plumbing Contractor (Commercial) Online Exam Prep Complete Package

    South Carolina Plumbing Contractor (Commercial) Online Exam Prep Complete Package

    $863.95

    The South Carolina Plumbing Contractor (Commercial) Exam Prep Complete Package course includes narrated highlighting guides, practice tests, theory, calculations, instructor support and test-taking tips and strategies. Topics include plumbing fixtures and terminology, plumbing fundamentals, traps, cleanouts, interceptors, drainage requirements, vent requirements, water distribution, plan and analysis and more. @HomePrep is a National Leader in online education. With over 100,000 satisfied students and a course catalog of over 1,000 classes, we are here to help you – Invest in Yourself. The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information.

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  • South Carolina Air Conditioning (Commercial) Online Exam Prep Complete Package

    South Carolina Air Conditioning (Commercial) Online Exam Prep Complete Package

    $1,425.90

    The South Carolina Air Conditioning Exam Prep (Commercial) Complete Package includes:

    • South Carolina Mechanical Code 2021 Edition
    • South Carolina Fuel Gas Code 2021 Edition
    • Code of Federal Regulations – 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
    • Manual N – Commercial Load Calculation for Small Commercial Buildings
    • Manual D – Residential Duct Systems
    • Manual J – Residential Load Calcs
    • ACCA Ductulator
    • Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
    • South Carolina Air Conditioning Commercial Tab Pack

    The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information.

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  • Application Processing

    South Carolina Application Processing

    $249.99

    @HomePrep Application Processing is here to ensure your application to become a state licensed contractor gets filled out correctly and promptly. We provide a professional service ensuring your privacy and comfort throughout the entire process. Following your purchase of the South Carolina Application Processing our AP Coordinator will contact you to discuss the next steps. If you have any questions please call us at 800-952-0910. We look forward to working with you.

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  • South Carolina General Roofing Online Exam Prep Course Only

    South Carolina General Roofing Online Exam Prep Course Only

    $296.99

    The South Carolina General Roofing Exam Prep course covers general roofing knowledge and regulations, international codes, installation procedures, testing systems, job safety and more. Highlighting guides, practice quizzes, math and calculations, study tips, licensing information, and instructor support are also included. The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information.

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  • South Carolina Packaged Equipment Online Exam Prep Course Only

    South Carolina Packaged Equipment Online Exam Prep Course Only

    $296.99

    Please note that the Commercial Business and Law Exam must be passed in addition to the trade exam. A minimum of two years of residential and/or commercial experience within the last 5 years is required to qualify. The course includes sample figures, questions, math and calculations, as well as a highlighting guide for the approved references. The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information.

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  • South Carolina Plumbing Contractor (Residential) Online Exam Prep Complete Package

    South Carolina Plumbing Contractor (Residential) Online Exam Prep Complete Package

    $737.95

    The South Carolina Plumbing Contractor (Residential) Exam Prep Complete Package course includes narrated highlighting guides, practice tests, theory, calculations, instructor support and test-taking tips and strategies. Topics include plumbing fixtures and terminology, plumbing fundamentals, traps, cleanouts, interceptors, drainage requirements, vent requirements, water distribution, plan and analysis and more. @HomePrep is a National Leader in online education. With over 100,000 satisfied students and a course catalog of over 1,000 classes, we are here to help you – Invest in Yourself. The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information.

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  • HVAC Exam Prep

    South Carolina Refrigeration Contractor – IMC Online Exam Prep Complete Package

    $1,012.93

    This license allows the installation, replacement, alteration, and repair of refrigeration equipment and systems used for processing, storage, and display of food products and other perishable commodities and commercial, industrial, and manufacturing processes requiring refrigeration, excluding comfort air conditioning. @HomePrep is a National Leader in online education. With over 100,000 satisfied students and a course catalog of over 1,000 classes, we are here to help you – Invest in Yourself.

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  • Electrical Continuing Education

    South Carolina Electrical Online Exam Prep (Residential) Complete Package

    $832.94

    The South Carolina Electrical Exam Prep Complete Package includes all reference used during the exam, pre-printed tabs for all references allowed in during the exam and 365 days access to our online exam prep course. The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information.

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  • South Carolina General Roofing Online Exam Prep Complete Package

    South Carolina General Roofing Online Exam Prep Complete Package

    $1,522.94

    The South Carolina General Roofing Online Exam Prep Complete Package includes all references used during the exam, pre-printed tabs for all references allowed into the exam and 365 days access to our online exam prep course. The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information.

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  • South Carolina Packaged Equipment Online Exam Prep Complete Package

    South Carolina Packaged Equipment Online Exam Prep Complete Package

    $2,053.86

    The South Carolina Packaged Equipment Online Exam Complete Package includes all references used during the exam, pre-printed tabs for all references allowed into the exam and 365 days access to our online exam prep course. The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information.

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