--- title: Virginia Residential Building Contractor (RBC) Book Package url: https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/residential-building/book-package/ updated: 2026-10-19 site: Pass Your Virginia Contractor Exam description: Book Package for the Virginia Residential Building Contractor (RBC) exam: the reference books the exam is written to, new and unmarked. $545. One-click. --- [All licenses](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/) /[Contractor license classes](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/#contractor) /[Residential Building Contractor (RBC)](https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/residential-building/) /Book Package Residential Building Contractor (RBC) · Book Package # Virginia Residential Building Contractor Book Package The Virginia Residential Building Contractor Book Package is the reference books the exam is written to, new and unmarked for the Residential Building Contractor (RBC) exam (Virginia), at $545, 16% off the $645 list price. Books ship from our fulfillment center, 1 Exam Prep. Buy now goes straight to secure checkout at 1 Exam Prep. $545 (was $645) Save 16% [Buy now, go to checkout](https://1examprep.com/cart/50675457425465:1?attributes%5BSite%5D=passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com&ref=passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com) - Secure checkout, fulfilled by 1 Exam Prep - Books ship from our fulfillment center, 1 Exam Prep - Questions before you buy? Call [(877) 775-9400](tel:+18777759400) ## Key takeaways - Book Package: $545, down from $645. - For the Residential Building Contractor (RBC) exam; the reference books the exam is written to, new and unmarked. - 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. - Books ship from our fulfillment center, 1 Exam Prep. Buying does not grant exam eligibility. Updated October 19, 2026 · prices checked against the 1 Exam Prep store ## What does the Book Package include? - Book Package: the reference books the exam is written to, new and unmarked - Written for the Residential Building Contractor (RBC) exam - Books ship from our fulfillment center, 1 Exam Prep - Options from $545 to $895, chosen above before checkout **Options at checkout:** Book Package; Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package [+$350]. Pick one above and the price updates. ## About this Residential Building Contractor (RBC) package Virginia Residential Building Contractor Book Package Prepare for the Virginia Residential Building Contractor examination with a comprehensive collection of residential construction, building code, business, law, project management, and technical references. The Virginia Residential Building Contractor Book Package brings together key resources for candidates preparing for the Virginia Residential Building Contractor (RBC) classification and the broader contractor licensing process. ## How does the Residential Building Contractor (RBC) exam work? The Residential Building Contractor (RBC) 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. 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The price at checkout is the one that applies, and it is shown before you pay. ### What is included? Book Package: the reference books the exam is written to, new and unmarked. Books ship from our fulfillment center, 1 Exam Prep. ### Is the Residential Building Contractor (RBC) 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 license or certification? It comes from the Board for Contractors at the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR). Buying study material does not register you or make you eligible to test. ### Are these the real exam questions? No. Licensing exam questions are confidential. Courses and practice exams are original material written to the same subjects and format. ### How fast can I start? Online courses and practice exams arrive by email after purchase. Books ship from our fulfillment center, 1 Exam Prep; shipping options are shown at checkout. ## 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) Licensing facts checked against these pages; last updated October 19, 2026. Rules change, so confirm with the board before you apply. --- Source: https://passyourvirginiacontractorexam.com/residential-building/book-package/ Publisher: Pass Your Virginia Contractor Exam. Orders are fulfilled by 1 Exam Prep (https://1examprep.com). Phone (877) 775-9400, email sales@1examprep.com. Prices change; the product page and checkout show the current price.