Online Exam Prep Course
Virginia Master Plumber Exam - Online Exam Prep Course
$295$395Save 25% to $495
Master Plumber exam prep
The master plumber license is the top Virginia plumbing tradesman license and can serve as the master for a plumbing contracting firm. Here are 7 packages, from $29.99 to $1,310, 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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Highlighted and Tabbed Books
Virginia Master Plumber Exam Complete Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package
$295$495Save 40% to $590
Live Virtual Training
Virginia Master Plumber Exam Prep - Live Virtual + Self Study Training
$495$695Save 29%
Books and Courses Rental
Virginia Master Plumber Exam - Book & Courses Rental Package
$885$1,185Save 25% to $1,535
Ultimate Rental Package
Virginia Master Plumber Ultimate Exam Prep Rental Package
$1,310$1,710Save 23%
How do the Master Plumber options compare?
Prices are the starting price for each option; some offer add-ons at checkout.
| Option | What you get | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Online Exam Prep Course | an online course with practice exams you can take on a phone or laptop | $295 |
| Pre-Printed Tabs | pre-printed permanent tabs for the reference books, allowed in the exam room | $29.99 |
| Book Package | the reference books the exam is written to, new and unmarked | $195 |
| Highlighted and Tabbed Books | the reference books already highlighted and permanently tabbed, ready for the exam room | $295 |
| Live Virtual Training | live virtual classes with an instructor plus self-study material | $495 |
| Books and Courses Rental | the reference books on rental plus the online course, returned after your exam | $885 |
| Ultimate Rental Package | highlighted and tabbed rental books, the online course and live training | $1,310 |
How does the Master Plumber exam work?
The Master Plumber exam is a tradesman exam: one person is licensed, and a contracting firm in that trade also needs its own Board for Contractors license.
- Tradesman licenses are issued by the Board for Contractors through its Tradesmen program, for electrical, plumbing, HVAC and gas fitting.
- The board has to approve you before PSI lets you schedule. The exam fee is $100 for journeyman and $125 for master.
- Pre-license education is required, and renewals need 3 hours of continuing education for electrical, plumbing and HVAC and 1 hour for gas fitting.
- Residential plumbing and residential HVAC mechanic licenses, added on April 1, 2025, need less experience than a journeyman license.
Which Master Plumber option should I choose?
The Pre-Printed Tabs at $29.99 is the lightest way into the Master Plumber exam: pre-printed permanent tabs for the reference books, allowed in the exam room. Highlighted and Tabbed Books at $295 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 $495 suits people who learn better with an instructor and a fixed schedule. The Ultimate Rental Package at $1,310 is the most complete option: highlighted and tabbed rental books, the online course and live training.
Master Plumber exam questions
How much does Master Plumber exam prep cost?
Master Plumber exam prep runs from $29.99 to $1,310 across 7 options: Online Exam Prep Course $295; Pre-Printed Tabs $29.99; Book Package $195; Highlighted and Tabbed Books $295; Live Virtual Training $495; Books and Courses Rental $885; and 1 more.
Is the Master Plumber 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 Master Plumber license or certification in Virginia?
It comes from the Board for Contractors, through the DPOR Tradesmen program. Buying a package here does not register you or make you eligible; the board approves you first, and the exam vendor schedules the test.
What does the Master Plumber exam cost?
PSI charges $100 for a journeyman tradesman exam and $125 for a master exam, paid directly to PSI after the Board for Contractors approves you to sit it.
How much continuing education does the license need?
Renewing a journeyman or master license takes 3 hours of continuing education for electrical, plumbing and HVAC, and 1 hour for the gas fitting trades, from a board-approved provider.
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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Licensing facts checked against these pages; last updated . Rules change, so confirm with the board before you apply.