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title: Virginia Contractor Exam Prep for Every License
url: https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/
updated: 2026-10-19
site: Pass Your Virginia Contractor Exam
description: Virginia contractor exam prep for 60 licenses: Class A, B and C trade classifications, tradesman licenses and ICC inspector exams. Books, courses and The 1.
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# Virginia contractor exam prep for every license

Exam prep for 60 Virginia licenses: contractor classes A, B and C, tradesman licenses for electricians, plumbers, HVAC and gas fitters, and ICC inspector and plans examiner certifications. Pick your license to compare its packages, from online courses to The 1 Package, then check out in one click.

## Key takeaways

- 339 products across 60 license classes, from $19.95 to $4,674.
- Class A, B and C contractor applicants all complete 8 hours of pre-license education; Class A and B also pass PSI exams costing $40 to $85.
- Tradesman exams cost $100 for journeyman and $125 for master, paid to PSI after board approval.
- Every Buy now button goes straight to secure checkout at our fulfillment center, 1 Exam Prep.

Updated October 19, 2026 · prices checked against the 1 Exam Prep store

## Contractor license classes

Board for Contractors trade classifications for a Class A, B or C license. The designated employee or qualified individual for the firm passes the exam for the classification.

- [**NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor** 7 options from $395](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/nascla-commercial-general-building/)
- [**Commercial Building Contractor (CBC)** 8 options from $99.99](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/commercial-building/)
- [**Commercial Improvement Contractor (CIC)** 8 options from $79.99](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/commercial-improvement/)
- [**Residential Building Contractor (RBC)** 7 options from $49.99](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/residential-building/)
- [**Home Improvement Contractor (HIC)** 8 options from $99.99](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/home-improvement/)
- [**Concrete Contractor** 8 options from $99.99](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/concrete/)
- [**Masonry Contractor** 8 options from $74.99](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/masonry/)
- [**Roofing Contractor** 8 options from $89.99](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/roofing/)
- [**Floor and Floor Covering Contractor** 7 options from $295](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/flooring/)
- [**Painting and Wall Covering Contractor** 7 options from $39.99](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/painting/)
- [**Tile, Marble, Ceramic and Terrazzo Contractor** 7 options from $295](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/tile/)
- [**Swimming Pool Construction Contractor** 8 options from $99.99](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/swimming-pool/)
- [**Refrigeration Contractor** 7 options from $295](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/refrigeration/)
- [**Fire Alarm Systems Contractor** 2 options from $545](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/fire-alarm/)
- [**Framing Contractor** 1 option from $595](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/framing/)
- [**Finish Carpentry Contractor** 2 options from $145](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/finish-carpentry/)
- [**Insulation and Weather Stripping Contractor** 1 option from $1,495](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/insulation/)
- [**Marine Facility Contractor** 2 options from $795](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/marine-facility/)
- [**Alternative Energy Systems Contractor** 1 option from $545](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/alternative-energy/)
- [**Asphalt Paving and Sealcoating Contractor** 2 options from $795](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/asphalt-paving/)
- [**Billboard Sign Contractor** 1 option from $195](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/billboard-sign/)
- [**Farm Improvement Contractor** 1 option from $1,545](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/farm-improvement/)
- [**Landscape Service Contractor** 1 option from $695](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/landscape-service/)
- [**Steel Erection Contractor** 1 option from $695](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/steel-erection/)
- [**Underground Utility and Excavating Contractor** 1 option from $1,195](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/underground-utility/)
- [**Vessel Contractor** 1 option from $1,895](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/vessel/)

## Business and law, pre-license and paperwork

The business and law exam, the 8-hour pre-license course, and help with the application and the company filing.

- [**8-Hour Pre-License Education** 1 option from $89](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/pre-license-education/)
- [**Class A/B Business and Law** 11 options from $19.95](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/business-and-law/)
- [**Application and Business Filing Services** 3 options from $295](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/licensing-services/)

## Tradesman licenses

Journeyman and master licenses for electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians and gas fitters, issued through the Board for Contractors tradesman program.

- [**NASCLA Electrical Contractor** 9 options from $295](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/electrical-contractor-nascla/)
- [**Journeyman Electrician** 33 options from $39.99](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/journeyman-electrician/)
- [**Master Electrician** 24 options from $39.99](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/master-electrician/)
- [**Residential Plumber Tradesman** 2 options from $195](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/residential-plumber/)
- [**Journeyman Plumber** 12 options from $29.99](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/journeyman-plumber/)
- [**Master Plumber** 7 options from $29.99](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/master-plumber/)
- [**Residential HVAC Tradesman** 2 options from $745](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/residential-hvac/)
- [**Journeyman HVAC** 3 options from $495](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/journeyman-hvac/)
- [**Master HVAC** 5 options from $65](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/master-hvac/)
- [**Journeyman Natural Gas Fitter** 5 options from $295](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/journeyman-natural-gas-fitter/)
- [**Master Natural Gas Fitter** 7 options from $79.99](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/master-natural-gas-fitter/)
- [**Journeyman Gas Fitter (LP)** 7 options from $39.99](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/journeyman-gas-fitter/)
- [**Master Gas Fitter (LP)** 8 options from $39.99](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/master-gas-fitter/)

## Building officials: inspectors and plans examiners

ICC certification exams for code officials. ICC exams are national, so a few Ohio and West Virginia editions are listed with the Virginia ones.

- [**Residential Energy Inspector / Plans Examiner** 6 options from $129](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/residential-energy-inspector/)
- [**Commercial Energy Inspector** 2 options from $245](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/commercial-energy-inspector/)
- [**Commercial Energy Plans Examiner** 1 option from $540](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/commercial-energy-plans-examiner/)
- [**Building Plans Examiner (B3)** 6 options from $295](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/building-plans-examiner/)
- [**Residential Plans Examiner (R3)** 5 options from $199](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/residential-plans-examiner/)
- [**Electrical Plans Examiner (E3)** 7 options from $225](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/electrical-plans-examiner/)
- [**Mechanical Plans Examiner (M3)** 5 options from $295](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/mechanical-plans-examiner/)
- [**Plumbing Plans Examiner (P3)** 6 options from $295](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/plumbing-plans-examiner/)
- [**Fire Plans Examiner** 1 option from $945](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/fire-plans-examiner/)
- [**Fire Inspector II** 1 option from $595](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/fire-inspector/)
- [**Commercial Building Inspector (B2)** 6 options from $295](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/commercial-building-inspector/)
- [**Residential Building Inspector (B1)** 4 options from $199](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/residential-building-inspector/)
- [**Commercial Electrical Inspector (E2)** 7 options from $225](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/commercial-electrical-inspector/)
- [**Residential Electrical Inspector (E1)** 3 options from $295](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/residential-electrical-inspector/)
- [**Commercial Mechanical Inspector (M2)** 7 options from $295](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/commercial-mechanical-inspector/)
- [**Commercial Plumbing Inspector (P2)** 5 options from $295](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/commercial-plumbing-inspector/)
- [**Residential Plumbing Inspector (P1)** 7 options from $199](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/residential-plumbing-inspector/)

## Code books and code courses

Reference books and short courses on the codes the exams are written to.

- [**Code Books and Code Courses** 6 options from $19.99](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/code-books-and-courses/)

## How do Virginia contractor license classes work?

The class decides how large a job your firm may take. The trade classification on the license decides what kind of work it may do, and each classification has its own exam.

Class | Single contract | Total in 12 months | Exams
Class C | $1,000 to under $10,000 | Under $150,000 | 8-hour pre-license course; no PSI exam for most classifications
Class B | $10,000 to under $120,000 | $150,000 to under $750,000 | Virginia and general business portions plus the trade exam
Class A | $120,000 or more | $750,000 or more | Virginia, general and advanced business portions plus the trade exam

Limits from section 54.1-1100 of the Code of Virginia. Check the [Board for Contractors](https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/Boards/Contractors) before applying, since limits and exam requirements change.

## Which kind of package should you choose?

Most licenses offer the same building blocks. Prices vary by license because the reference lists differ.

Package | What you get | Price range | Products
Online Practice Exams | timed practice questions online, with explanations | $59.95 to $125 | 6
Online Exam Prep Course | an online course with practice exams you can take on a phone or laptop | $89 to $395 | 44
Pre-Printed Tabs | pre-printed permanent tabs for the reference books, allowed in the exam room | $19.95 to $99.99 | 17
Study Guide and Online Course | the study guide plus the online course | $119.99 | 1
Study Guide and Flash Cards | the study guide with practice exams plus flash cards | $99.95 | 2
Study Guide | the printed study guide with practice exams | $59.95 to $59.99 | 5
Code Book | the printed code book | $19.99 to $65 | 3
Book Package | the reference books the exam is written to, new and unmarked | $129 to $2,244 | 51
Study Guide + NEC with Tabs | the study guide, the National Electrical Code and pre-printed tabs | $249.95 | 4
Study Guide + Calculations + NEC | the study guide, the calculations guide and the National Electrical Code | $279.95 | 4
Super Combo | study guide, calculations guide, flash cards, the NEC and tabs | $349.95 | 4
Jump Start Package | a starter set of books and online practice | $350 to $360 | 7
Complete Package | the books, tabs and course together | $344.99 to $350 | 5
Ultimate Combo | the full study set plus the online test kit | $399.95 | 4
Highlighted and Tabbed Books | the reference books already highlighted and permanently tabbed, ready for the exam room | $225 to $3,094 | 57
Study Package with NEC Course | the study package plus an instructor-led NEC course | $499.95 | 4
Live Virtual Training | live virtual classes with an instructor plus self-study material | $495 to $595 | 23
Books and Courses Rental | the reference books on rental plus the online course, returned after your exam | $325 to $3,684 | 51
Ultimate Rental Package | highlighted and tabbed rental books, the online course and live training | $895 to $4,109 | 21
Licensing Service | help preparing and filing the license application | $295 to $995 | 4
The 1 Package (all-inclusive) | everything: exam prep, books, licensing paperwork and business setup | $2,410 to $4,674 | 16

## How does buying work?

**1**

### Find your license

Every license page lists its packages, what each one includes and the price, plus how that exam works.

**2**

### Pick a package

Start with an online course, get the reference books highlighted and tabbed, or take The 1 Package with the paperwork done for you.

**3**

### Check out in one click

Buy now opens secure checkout at 1 Exam Prep. Books ship from the fulfillment center and online courses arrive by email.

## What do people ask before buying?

### Which Virginia license do I need?

The right license depends on the work and the size of the jobs. Contractor firms need a Class A, B or C license with a classification for each trade they perform; individual electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians and gas fitters need a tradesman license; and building inspectors and plans examiners need DHCD certification.

### Are the Virginia contractor exams open book?

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

### Do I need the 8-hour pre-license course?

Yes, for any Class A, B or C contractor license. The course is 8 hours and is taken by a member of responsible management or, for Class A and B, the designated employee.

### What do the exams cost?

Contractor exams cost $40 for one portion, $72 for two and $85 for three. Tradesman exams cost $100 for journeyman and $125 for master. Fees are paid to PSI, separately from the board's application fee.

### Are these the real exam questions?

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

### Does buying a package register me for the exam?

No. The Board for Contractors, or DHCD for code officials, approves you first; PSI or ICC then schedules the exam. A package gets you ready for the test itself.

### How do orders arrive?

Books ship from our fulfillment center, 1 Exam Prep; online courses and practice exams arrive by email after purchase. Rental books go back after your exam.

### What is The 1 Package?

The 1 Package is the all-inclusive option for a contractor classification: the exam prep, the reference books, help with the license application and the business setup, in one order.

## Sources

- [Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR)](https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/Boards/Contractors)
- [Code of Virginia, section 54.1-1100: license classes](https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title54.1/chapter11/section54.1-1100/)
- [PSI candidate bulletin for the Virginia contractor exams](https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/sites/default/files/boards/Contractors/CIB_PSI_Contr_BusDE.pdf)
- [DHCD: earn a code official certification](https://www.dhcd.virginia.gov/earn-certification)
- [DPOR Tradesmen program](https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/Boards/Tradesmen/)

Licensing facts checked against these pages; last updated October 19, 2026. Rules change, so confirm with the board before you apply.

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