Floor and Floor Covering Contractor exam prep

The Floor and Floor Covering Contractor specialty covers installing wood, laminate, resilient and carpet flooring and the underlayment beneath it. Here are 7 packages, from $295 to $2,710, each with one-click checkout. Compare what each one includes, see how the exam works and find the answers to the questions people ask most.

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7 Floor and Floor Covering Contractor packages

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How do the Floor and Floor Covering Contractor options compare?

Prices are the starting price for each option; some offer add-ons at checkout.

OptionWhat you getPrice
Online Exam Prep Coursean online course with practice exams you can take on a phone or laptop$295
Book Packagethe reference books the exam is written to, new and unmarked$645
Highlighted and Tabbed Booksthe reference books already highlighted and permanently tabbed, ready for the exam room$995
Live Virtual Traininglive virtual classes with an instructor plus self-study material$595
Books and Courses Rentalthe reference books on rental plus the online course, returned after your exam$1,585
Ultimate Rental Packagehighlighted and tabbed rental books, the online course and live training$2,010
The 1 Package (all-inclusive)everything: exam prep, books, licensing paperwork and business setup$2,710

How does the Floor and Floor Covering Contractor exam work?

The Floor and Floor Covering Contractor exam is the technical portion of the license for that classification. A Class A or B firm usually also needs the business and law portion, and every applicant needs the 8-hour pre-license course.

  • Virginia issues contractor licenses in three classes. Class C covers single jobs of $1,000 to under $10,000 and under $150,000 a year; Class B covers single jobs of $10,000 to under $120,000 and under $750,000 a year; Class A has no upper limit.
  • Every applicant completes 8 hours of pre-license education before the license is issued.
  • Class A and B firms name a designated employee or member of responsible management who passes the exams. PSI runs them, and the fee is $40 for one portion, $72 for two and $85 for three.
  • The exams are open book. You bring your own references, which may be highlighted and permanently tabbed; removable flags and loose notes are not allowed.

Which Floor and Floor Covering Contractor option should I choose?

The Online Exam Prep Course at $295 is the lightest way into the Floor and Floor Covering Contractor exam: an online course with practice exams you can take on a phone or laptop. Highlighted and Tabbed Books at $995 are the biggest time saver on an open-book test, because the references arrive ready for the exam room. The Online Exam Prep Course at $295 adds timed practice you can run on a phone between jobs. Live Virtual Training at $595 suits people who learn better with an instructor and a fixed schedule. The The 1 Package (all-inclusive) at $2,710 is the most complete option: everything: exam prep, books, licensing paperwork and business setup.

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How much does Floor and Floor Covering Contractor exam prep cost?

Floor and Floor Covering Contractor exam prep runs from $295 to $2,710 across 7 options: Online Exam Prep Course $295; Book Package $645; Highlighted and Tabbed Books $995; Live Virtual Training $595; Books and Courses Rental $1,585; Ultimate Rental Package $2,010; and 1 more.

Is the Floor and Floor Covering Contractor exam open book?

Yes. The Virginia exams PSI runs are open book. You bring your own references, which may be highlighted and permanently tabbed; removable flags and loose notes are not allowed.

Who issues the Floor and Floor Covering Contractor license or certification in Virginia?

It comes from the Board for Contractors at the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR). Buying a package here does not register you or make you eligible; the board approves you first, and the exam vendor schedules the test.

Do I need the 8-hour pre-license course for a Floor and Floor Covering Contractor license?

Yes. Every Class A, B and C applicant completes 8 hours of pre-license education before the Board for Contractors issues the license. For Class A and B it is taken by the designated employee or a member of responsible management.

What does the PSI exam cost?

PSI charges $40 for one portion, $72 for two portions and $85 for three, paid to PSI. The fee is separate from the license application fee the board charges.

Are these the real exam questions?

No. Licensing exam questions are confidential. The courses and practice exams are original material written to the same subjects and format, with explanations that point to the reference section.

How do the books and courses arrive?

Printed and rental books ship from our fulfillment center, 1 Exam Prep. Online courses and practice exams arrive by email after purchase, so you can start the same day. Call (877) 775-9400 with any question first.

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