Virginia Home Improvement Contracting - Book Rental Package (Class A/B Business and Trade)
Virginia Home Improvement Contracting - Book Rental Package (Class A/B Business and Trade) is part of our comprehensive contractor exam prep program designed to help you achieve your state licensing goals quickly and confidently. Whether you’re just starting your journey or upgrading your trade credentials, Contractor Exam Preps gives you the tools, knowledge, and confidence to succeed.
VIRGINIA HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTING - BOOK RENTAL PACKAGE (CLASS A/B BUSINESS AND TRADE)
The Virginia Home Improvement Contracting – Book Rental Package (Class A/B Business and Trade) from Contractor Exam Preps provides all the officially required study materials for candidates seeking the Home Improvement (HIC) classification under the Virginia Board for Contractors. This comprehensive rental package includes the International Residential Code (IRC), OSHA safety standards, and trade references addressing remodeling, repair, and finishing systems, along with the NASCLA Contractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management – Virginia Edition for the business exam portion. Fully aligned with Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) standards, the package supports both Class A and Class B contractor applicants preparing for PSI-administered business and trade examinations required for state licensing.
Virginia Home Improvement Contracting - (Class A and B Business and Trade)
Book Rental Package Pricing:
$1,199.00
*plus $800 refundable deposit if books are returned in similar condition within 6 months from the time they are received.
Total: $1,999.00
Book Rental Includes:
- Highlighted and tabbed books for class A/B business and trade/technical exams
- Class A/B Business online exam prep course
- Home Improvement Contracting trade online exam prep course
- 6 month book rental period and access to courses
The complete set of highlighted and tabbed exam books includes:
- NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Virginia, 11th Edition (Class A/B Business Exam)
- Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, 2018 - Part I, Construction Code (Class A/B Business Exam)
- Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), with latest available amendments
- International Residential Code, 2021
- Carpentry and Building Construction 2016 (Student Edition)
- The Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction
- Craftsman's Manual and Textbook, 8th edition
- Modern Masonry - Brick, Block, Stone, Clois E. Kicklighter, 9th or 10th Edition
- Standard Practice for Installation of Rigid Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) Siding and Soffit - ASTM D4756-06
- Insulation Handbook, 2000
- Gypsum Construction Handbook, 2014 Edition
- Finish Carpenter's Manual, 1993
- ANSI A117.1-2017 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities
Virginia License Requirements:
Virginia requires two licenses to become a contractor: Business (Class A or B only) to be taken by the Designated Employee and Technical/Trade to be taken by the Qualified Individual. This Class A or B license covers the business 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. The same person who takes the Pre-License course must be the same person who takes the Class A/B exams.
Class A – contractors perform or manage construction, removal, repair, or improvements when (i) the total value referred to in a single contract or project is $120,000 or more, or (ii) the total value of all such construction, removal, repair, or improvements undertaken by such person within any twelve-month period is $750,000 or more. The Company must have a $45k minimum net worth. Class A applicants must have a minimum five years experience.
Class B – contractors perform or manage construction, removal, repair, or improvements when (i) the total value referred to in a single contract or project is $10,000 or more, but less than $120,000, or (ii) the total value of all such construction, removal, repair, or improvements undertaken by such person within any twelve-month period is $150,000 or more, but less than $750,000 The company must have a minimum net worth of $15,000. Class B applicants must have a minimum three years experience.
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. Class C applicants must have a minimum two years experience.