West Virginia Remodeling & Repair (Specialty 005) Contractor License
The Remodeling & Repair (Specialty 005) Contractor License allows you to do the following work:
- Adapt and repair already-built manufactured homes (respecting the HUD Code)
How to Get the Remodeling & Repair (Specialty 005) Contractor’s License in West Virginia?
- Contact the West Virginia Division of Labor Contractor Licensing Board and provide the scope of work to verify the classifications and tests required to obtain the Specialty Contractor License; send the request to
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - Schedule and take both the trade and business and law exams with PSI©, apply online or contact them at (855) 539-0708
- For entities, get a Business Registration Tax Number; for more details, call the West Virginia Tax Division at (304) 558-3333
- Register with the West Virginia Secretary of State; candidates can contact a Business Specialist at (866) 767-8683 or (304) 558-8000 to determine if the entity must be enrolled; applicants may also register the business online at WV One Stop Business Portal, in-person at the office located on 13 Kanawha Blvd., W., Suite 201, Charleston, WV 25302, or by visiting one of their Business Hubs
- Present evidence of Workers' Compensation and Unemployment Compensation for all employees in case of being an entity
- Contact the Workers' Compensation staff at (304) 558-3386, and the Unemployment Compensation personnel at (304) 558-2451
- Provide proof of General Liability Insurance Coverage if the candidate’s entity is exempt and West Virginia coverage is not required
- Send a completed application form and affidavit; a wage bond is a guarantee issued to the Division of Labor to protect employee wages and fringe benefits; if the entity performs commercial construction work with employees, contact the Wage & Hour staff at (304) 558-7890 or by sending an email to
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to verify the wage bond status- Note that the State of West Virginia requires a wage bond for a contractor who did not actively engage in construction work in the State for at least one year preceding the completion date of the application/affidavit form
- Pay the contractor license fee by check, money order, or credit card at the Charleston City Service Center Office
- Expect an answer from the Division regarding the license once the process is complete
West Virginia Remodeling & Repair (Specialty 005) Contractor License Exam Prep Courses
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Unlimited access (no time limits)
Lecture videos
Practice questions
Key concepts
Step-by-step solutions to math problems
Live review
classes$340.00$340.00
West Virginia Remodeling & Repair (Specialty 005) Contractor License Exams
Below is all the information related to the trade and Business and Law exams, including the official reference lists.
West Virginia Remodeling & Repair (Specialty 005) Contractor Trade Exam
- Testing Method: Computer-based or remote proctored
- Testing Company: PSI©
- Number of Questions: 50
- Types of Questions: Multiple choice
- Time Allowed: 180 Minutes
- Minimum Passing Score: 35 Questions (70%)
- Subjects Involved (No. of Questions):
- Plan Reading and Estimating (5)
- Sitework (4)
- Concrete (5)
- Masonry (5)
- Carpentry (10)
- Roofing (6)
- Associated Trades (including siding, insulation, doors and windows and finishes) (10)
- Safety - OSHA (5)
- PSI© Remodeling & Repair (Specialty 005) Official Content Outline
West Virginia Remodeling & Repair (Specialty 005) Contractor Business and Law Exam
- Testing Method: Computer-based or remote proctored
- Testing Company: PSI©
- Number of Questions: 50
- Types of Questions: Multiple choice
- Time Allowed: 180 Minutes
- Minimum Passing Score: 35 Questions (70%)
- Subjects Involved (No. of Questions):
- Business Organization (2)
- Contracts (4)
- Estimating and Bidding (4)
- Financial Management (5)
- Labor Law (3)
- Licensing (7)
- Lien Law (4)
- Project Management (8)
- Risk Management (4)
- Safety - OSHA (5)
- Tax Laws (4)
- PSI© Business and Law Official Content Outline
West Virginia Remodeling & Repair (Specialty 005) Contractor Book Set
This set of books includes all required references for the Remodeling & Repair (Specialty 005) and Business and Law exams. Orders placed before 2 PM are shipped the same day via UPS and a tracking number is emailed before 3 PM.
WEST VIRGINIA REMODELING & REPAIR (SPECIALTY 005) - BOOK SET WITHOUT TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS
Sales price: $580.62-
WEST VIRGINIA REMODELING & REPAIR (SPECIALTY 005) - BOOK SET WITH TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS
Sales price: $630.62
West Virginia Remodeling & Repair (Specialty 005) Contractor Exam Books
Books Allowed in Testing
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The International Residential Code uses thes...International Residential Code
$192.66$192.66 -
Provides insight into proven practices that w...The Contractors Guide to Quality Concrete Con
$84.10$84.10 -
This is a used book, used book pricing has be...Modern Masonry: Brick, Block, Stone
$172.20$172.20 -
This is a used book, used book pricing has be...Carpentry & Building Construction
$69.66$69.66
West Virginia Remodeling & Repair (Specialty 005) Business and Law Exam Books
Books Allowed in Testing
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This guide provides an extensive and easy-to-...West Virginia NASCLA Contractors Guide to Bus
$62.00$62.00
Candidates are advised to read the OSHA Regulations that are part of the NASCLA Business and Law Manual. These regulations support exam content on OSHA Safety (7% of the questions originate from this book).