Package Overview

What's Included

  • Online Exam Prep Course: Self-paced instruction covering the key topics on the North Carolina Residential Contractor exam, including residential construction methods, building codes, estimating, safety, and business and law.
  • Exam Simulator: Practice with exam-style questions to reinforce your knowledge, identify areas for improvement, and build test-day confidence.
  • Exam-Ready Book Set: Approved exam reference books professionally tabbed and highlighted to help you find important information quickly and efficiently.
  • Monthly Instructor Office Hours: Access experienced instructors for additional guidance as you prepare.

Why Choose Exam-Ready?

The North Carolina Residential Contractor exam tests both construction knowledge and your ability to navigate approved reference materials. Professionally prepared books help you spend less time tabbing and highlighting and more time studying and practicing.

Best For: Contractors who want comprehensive online exam preparation and ready-to-use reference books without the supplemental study materials and licensing consultation included in Full-Service.

Class Days & Times

This is an entirely online, self-paced course. Our online pre-recorded content is available 24/7 with unlimited access for 180 days after purchase.

If you require an extension after your initial 180 days of course access, contact our support team to request a course extension for $150.

Exam Overview

Books

The North Carolina Residential Contractor Exam is open-book. The following books are allowed into the exam:

  • North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry, with latest available amendments
  • Contractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management - North Carolina General Contractors Edition
  • North Carolina State Building Code: Residential Code, 2018 edition
  • North Carolina State Building Code: Administrative Code and Policies, 2018 edition
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Access Period 6 Months

Unlimited access to all content