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A General Contractor’s license is generally required in Virginia (VA) for any construction work in excess of $1,000. An individual license is issued to those who want to do work with plumbing, electrical, and HVAC, at the master and journeyman levels.

After registering your business with the state of Virginia, you are required to be licensed as a contractor, including commercial, residential, plumbing, electrical and HVAC. Class A…

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    Virginia 8 Hour Pre-Licensing Course

    $84.99

    Topics include:

    • Licensing
    • Business Structures
    • Bidding and Estimating
    • Risk Management
    • Lien Law
    • Taxes
    • Standards of Conduct
    • Safety and much much more!

    8 Hour Pre-Licensing: $102.99
    Trade Exam Review: $219.99
    Class A or B Exam Practice Tests: $102.99

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  • Virginia HVAC Exam Review (Master / Journeyman)

    $219.99

    HVAC licensing in Virginia is at 3 levels: journeyman, master, and contractor. To become either a journeyman HVAC or a master HVAC , there are two examination portions that must be passed: statutory and regulatory portion and the trade portion. This license allows for individual to do work for heating systems, boilers, process piping, and mechanical refrigeration systems. @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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  • Virginia Electrical Continuing Education 2017 NEC (3 Hours)

    $43.99

    Virginia Electricians (Masters and Journeyman) are required to obtain 3 hours of continuing education for each renewal. You can take either the 2014 NEC or the 2017 NEC for your continuing education. The following courses are state-approved and will satisfy all of your required hours: 2014 NEC Changes, 2017 NEC Changes. @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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  • Virginia Contractor Class A/B Practice Tests

    $102.99

    Virginia requires two licenses to become a contractor: Business/Law and Technical. The Class A/B license covers the business and law portion and is required by the designated employee or member of responsible management. There is an 8-hour Pre-License requirement for all new Virginia Contractors. @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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  • Virginia Home Improvement Exam Review

    $164.99

    The Virginia Exam Review includes the following:

    • Highlighting Guides
    • Practice Exams
    • Math and Calculations
    • Study Tips
    • Licensing Information
    • Instructor Support

    *The Business and Law Exam must be passed to become a licensed contractor

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  • Virginia Residential Building Exam Review

    $164.99

    The Virginia Residential Building Exam Review includes the following:

    • Highlighting Guides
    • Practice Exams
    • Math and Calculations
    • Study Tips
    • Licensing Information
    • Instructor Support
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  • Virginia Gas Fitter (Master/ Journeyman) Exam Review

    $219.99

    The online course provides everything you need to pass the Virginia Gas Fitter (Master/Journeyman) Exam, including:

    • Highlighting Guides
    • Practice Exams
    • Study Tips
    • Licensing Information
    • Instructor Support
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  • Virginia Electrical Exam Review

    $219.99

    This course covers information regarding the National Electrical Code and other material used for your state exam. In this course you will find:

    • Highlighting guides
    • Practice quizzes
    • Math, Calculations and Theory (This includes additional NEC practice, electrical theory, calculations and transformer information)
    • Instructor Support
    • Test Taking Tips
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  • Virginia Plumbing 2018 Code Update Continuing Education (3 Hours)

    $43.99

    Virginia Plumbers (Masters and Journeyman) are required to obtain 3 hours of continuing education for each renewal. The following courses are state approved: 2015 IPC Changes. @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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  • Virginia Plumbing Exam Review

    $219.99

    The Virginia Exam Review includes the following:

    • Highlighting Guides
    • Practice Exams
    • Math and Calculations
    • Study Tips
    • Licensing Information
    • Instructor Support
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  • Virginia Electrical Continuing Education 2014 NEC (3 Hours)

    $43.99

    Virginia Electricians (Masters and Journeyman) are required to obtain 3 hours of continuing education for each renewal. You can take either the 2014 NEC or the 2017 NEC for your continuing education. The following courses are state-approved and will satisfy all of your required hours: 2014 NEC Changes, 2017 NEC Changes. @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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  • Virginia Commercial Building Exam Review

    $164.99
    • Our online commercial building exam review is one of the best online exam review programs.
    • The program takes you through each one of the reference books that you are allowed to use during the examination showing you exactly what to highlight. After your highlighting is completed with each book, you have the option take an online practice test to reinforce concepts presented. Also, there is an extensive math and plans analysis portion.
    • The entire program is fully narrated.
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  • Virginia Commercial Improvement Exam Review

    $164.99

    This license allows for repair or improvement to non-residential property and multi-family property as defined in the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code. Our program takes you through each one of the reference books that the exam is based on showing you exactly what to highlight. There are optional practice tests as well as an extensive math and plans analysis portion. @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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  • State Licensed Contractor Application Processing

    Virginia Application Processing

    $129.99$199.99

    @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 Virginia 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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  • Virginia Drywall Contracting Exam Review

    $164.99

    This license includes the installation, taping, and finishing of drywall, panels and assemblies of gypsum wallboard, sheathing, and cementitious board. Our program takes you through each one of the reference books that the exam is based on showing you exactly what to highlight. There are optional practice tests as well. @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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  • Virginia Concrete Contracting Exam Review

    $164.99

    The Virginia Concrete Contracting Exam is required to be passed if you are applying for the CEM classification. This license provides for all work in connection with the processing, proportioning, batching, mixing, conveying and placing of concrete composed of materials common to the concrete industry. @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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  • Virginia Fire Alarm Systems Contracting Exam Review

    $219.99

    This license includes the installation, repair, or improvement of fire alarm systems that operate at 50 volts or less. Our program takes you through each one of the reference books that the exam is based on showing you exactly what to highlight. There are optional practice tests as well. @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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  • Virginia Framing Subcontractor Exam Review

    $164.99

    This license includes the construction, removal, repair, or improvement to any framing or rough carpentry necessary for the construction of framed structures. Our program takes you through each one of the reference books that the exam is based on showing you exactly what to highlight. There are optional practice tests as well. @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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  • Virginia Refrigeration Contracting Exam Review

    $164.99

    The Virginia Refrigeration Contracting Exam is required to be passed if you are applying for the REF classification. This license includes the installation, repair, or removal of any refrigeration equipment (excluding HVAC equipment). @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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  • Virginia Insulation and Weather Stripping Contracting Exam Review

    $164.99

    The Virginia Insulation and Weather Stripping Contracting Exam is required to be passed if you are applying for the INS classification. This license includes installation, repair, improvement, or removal of materials classified as insulating media used for the purpose of temperature/sound control of buildings. @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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  • Virginia HVAC Exam Review (Master / Journeyman) Complete Package

    $641.95

    HVAC licensing in Virginia is at 3 levels: journeyman, master, and contractor. To become either a journeyman HVAC or a master HVAC , there are two examination portions that must be passed: statutory and regulatory portion and the trade portion. This license allows for individual to do work for heating systems, boilers, process piping, and mechanical refrigeration systems. @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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  • Virginia Farm Improvement Contracting Exam Review

    $164.99

    This license includes installation, repair or improvement of a nonresidential farm building or structure, or nonresidential farm accessory-use structure, or additions thereto. Our program takes you through each one of the reference books that the exam is based on showing you exactly what to highlight. There are optional practice tests as well. @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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  • Virginia Contractor Class A/B Practice Tests Complete Package

    $246.96

    The Virginia Contractor Class A/B Complete Package includes the following:

    • Virginia Contractor Class A/B Practice Tests
    • Virginia Contractors Guide to Business and Law
    • Virginia Business Law Tabs
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  • Virginia Refrigeration Contracting Complete Package

    $487.96

    The Virginia Refrigeration Contracting Complete Package includes the following:

    • Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
    • 2015 International Mechanical 
    • Virginia Refrigeration Tab Pack
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  • Virginia Insulation and Weather Stripping Contracting Complete Package

    $451.95

    The Virginia Insulation and Weather-Stripping Contracting Complete Package includes the following:

    • Virginia Insulation and Weather Stripping Contracting Exam Review
    • Osha
    • Insulation Handbook
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  • Virginia Framing Subcontractor Exam Complete Package

    $699.94

    The Virginia Framing Subcontractor Exam Complete Package includes the following:

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  • Virginia Fire Alarm Systems Contracting Exam Complete Package

    $816.95

    The Virginia Fire Alarm Systems Contracting Complete Package includes the following:

    • Virginia Fire Alarm Systems Contracting Exam Review
    • 2011 National Electrical Code 
    • National Electrical Code 2011 Handbook
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  • Virginia Commercial Improvement Exam Complete Package

    $1,088.90 View Product
  • Virginia Farm Improvement Contracting Exam Complete Package

    $1,103.90

    The Virginia Farm Improvement Contracting Exam Complete Package includes the following:

    • Virginia Farm Improvement Contracting Exam Review
    • Pipe and Excavation Contracting
    • Osha
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  • Virginia Commercial Building Exam Complete Package

    $1,221.86

    The Virginia Commercial Building Exam Complete Package includes the following:

    • Code of Federal Regulations – 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
    • 2015 International Building Code
    • Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities, 2009
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  • Virginia Drywall Contracting Exam Complete Package

    $699.94 View Product
  • Virginia Residential Building Exam Complete Package

    $702.92

    The Virginia Residential Building Exam Complete Package includes the following:

    • Virginia Residential Building Exam Review
    • Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code
    • Virginia Builders Technical Supplement 
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  • Virginia Plumbing Complete Package

    $339.97

    The Virginia Plumbing Complete Package Includes the following:

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  • Virginia Gas Fitter (Master/ Journeyman) Complete Package

    $458.96

    The Virginia Gas Fitter (Master/Journeyman) Complete Package, includes the following:

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  • Virginia Electrical Exam Complete Package

    $543.96 View Product
  • Radon Mitigation Technology

    $475.99

    This course is offered in partnership with CERTI.  Entry Level course to become certified in Radon Mitigation in the United States.

    • The instruction is audio based, with online course manual, resources, new ANSI-AARST Standards, and quizzes to reinforce the material.
    • It also includes a field exercise program tailored to your experience level.
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  • Radon and Radon Decay Product Measurement Course

    $325.99

    This course is offered in partnership with CERTI.  Entry Level course which includes training required for becoming certified in radon measurement.

    • This popular online course was recently updated (May 2021) to include video of a classroom session, and the new ANSI-AARST Standards.
    • Includes many extras including business resources and online quiz questions designed to help you prepare for the national certification exam.
    • Students also have access to the audio version of the course.
    • This course is also a p…
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Why Choose @HomePrep for Your Contractor Licensing?

Get the most out of your career with @HomePrep. As a national leader in online education, we help professional contractors of all types and trades people advance their career. If you are looking to invest in yourself, further your career, and increasing working capital, then we are here to make that happen. Our number one goal is to deliver the highest quality Virginia contractors license courses at the lowest possible price.

If you are a Virginia general contractor, home builder, electrician, plumber, HVAC technician or specialize in another trade, we have the online courses and books you need to get your license in the state of Virginia and maintain continuing education.

This site offers 1000 courses and 115 State Board Accreditations, and we’ve served 110,000 students in 25 industries since 2014. We strive to provide the most inclusive and beneficial content to help our students advance in their field.

Below are some of the benefits & features of selecting our site for your training needs.

Benefits:

  • Price match policy
  • Reciprocity for continued education across states
  • Live and very responsive customer support team via phone and email
  • Courses written and vetted by industry professionals
  • Industry-related bookstore
  • No-pass, No Pay policy for Exam Prep in most states
  • One stop shop for application services, courses and books
  • Live seminar options available
  • Certain courses offered in Spanish
  • Veteran Discount
  • Loyalty Discount

Features:

  • 365 days of course access
  • Start and stop courses as needed
  • 80% exam pass rate when course sections and quizzes are taken and scored well on
  • Courses are state and industry compliant
  • All Continuing education is state approved
  • Courses are narrated
  • Application processes services
  • American company
  • In business since 2002
  • Over 75 years of combined educational experience
  • Partnership and reseller options available
  • Industry-related products

TESTIMONIALS

“As a busy contractor with multiple state licenses and needs, it is nice to find a valuable source that can help fulfill my obligations from testing prep to CEU requirements.” – Ken R.

“I have finally experienced customer satisfaction in the highest form. You guys are so much more than a voice or words on the other side of the phone or screen. You are all real people who really care!” – Soo C.

“Their training was first class. The website is easy to navigate and they provided me all the tools I needed to complete this very stressful task. All in all, they helped make this a positive experience.” – Alfred R.

Contractor License FAQs

How Do I Get A Contractors License In Virginia?

The first step to obtaining your license is to complete an 8 Hour Pre-Licensing Course. This course is required for all potential contractors.

We also offer the materials needed to get your Class A, B, or C Contractor License.To be a Class A or Class B Contractor, individuals must pass an examination on the regulations of the board and on business management practices. You are also required to pass an examination specific to your type of work. The Board must pre-approve your ability to sit for the exam.

Class A Contractor Requirements:

  • Complete 8 Hour Pre-Licensing Course
  • Pass General, Advanced, and Law exams
  • Pass any specialty exams required for your trade
  • Submit an Application to the State
  • Show 5 years experience and a net worth of at least $45,000

Class B Contractor Requirements:

  • Complete 8 Hour Pre-Licensing Course
  • Pass General and Law exams
  • Pass any specialty exams required for your trade
  • Submit an Application to the State
  • Show 3 years experience and a net worth of at least $15,000

Class C Contractor Requirements:

  • Complete 8 Hour Pre-Licensing Course
  • Pass any specialty exams required for your trade
  • Submit an Application to the State
  • Show 2 years experience

By allowing us to be the chosen provider for exam prep courses, continuing education credits and a variety of other courses, students can be assured they are receiving state and industry approved training.

Do I Need A License?

Virginia requires tradesman licenses for electrical, plumbing, HVAC and all gas fitting. The Virginia Board for Contractors licenses work at three levels, beginning with jobs of $1,000. Applicants need to complete eight hours of pre-license education before they may receive one.

What Is A Class C License?

Class C contractors perform or manage construction, removal, repair, or improvements when (i) the total value referred to in a single contract or project is over $1,000 but no more than $10,000, or (ii) the total value of all such construction, removal, repair, or improvements undertaken by such person within any twelve-month period is no more than $150,000.

Where Can I Find Exam Prep Books?

We offer a wide range of exam prep books for the construction fields. Visit our bookstore to begin.

How Much Does It Cost?

Licensing costs vary depending on the type of license you need. For example, some trades will cost more than others and some licenses, like the general contractors license, require additional certification. Those additional certifications add to the cost. If you have a specific question about the cost of study materials for your license, contact us. Our support team is here to help.

License Requirements

There may be additional permitting requirements established by local cities, towns, municipalities or governments below the state level beyond the Commonwealth of Virginia business registration requirements as well as the DPOR Board for Contractors licensing requirements. These vary and it remains the contractor’s responsibility to know and follow all registrations and permitting requirements pertinent to their specialty and industry.

Does A Handyman Need A License

According to Virginia state law, a general handyman does not need a license to perform basic repair and maintenance tasks for homeowners. However, if an unlicensed handyman does any work falling into the scope of a licensed contractor, he or she is subject to fines and possible prosecution. The major purpose of licensing is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public. Check with your licensing department for specific rules, but err on the side of caution as it’s better to be safe than sorry.

Can I Get A Contractors License Without Experience?

According to the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, all applicants must be over 18 years old and have some experience in order to receive their license. At the lowest level, or Class C license, you must have at least two years experience in the specialty. For Class B, you need 3 years. For Class A you need 5 years experience.

How Long Does It Take?

According to the Virginia DPOR, applications are processed on a first in – first out basis. The average processing time for most applications is approximately 30 days. This is just an average and it can be more or less depending on a number of factors.

The license will be issued at the initial review and will be mailed to you if your application is complete and you have met all of the eligibility requirements. If your application is incomplete, then a letter will be sent to you outlining what was missing and what is needed to finish the review and issue your license.

Virginia Contacts

To apply for a contractor license, contact:

Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 400
Richmond, VA 23233
1-804-367-8511
Website

To apply for a tradesman license, contact:

Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 400
Richmond, VA 23233
1-804-367-8511
Website

To schedule your exam, contact:

PSI
3210 East Tropicana
Las Vegas, NV 89121
1-800-733-9267
Website