West Virginia Remodeling and Repair Contractor

A Remodeling and Repair contractor is one whose principle business is the general remodeling, additions and repairs to existing structures requiring the use of 2 or more classifications where the cost of the undertaking does not exceed $40,000.00 and includes all rough and finish carpentry work, the installation of related hardware and accessories, an all minor repairs and replacement of pre-manufactured items on existing structures.

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  • The first step in the licensing process is to pass all required exams. Once the exams are passed, then you submit an application to the State Licensing Board.
  • The Business and Law exam is required as well as the trade exam.
  • There are no State mandated minimum experience requirements for this license.
  • There are no State mandated financial requirements except for the Wage Bond.
  • The Licensing application fee is $90.00. All types of contractors are required to carry Workers Compensation Insurance and Unemployment Insurance.
  • Applicants who have NOT been actively and actually engaged in construction work in West Virginia for the past 5 consecutive years must obtain a Wage Bond covering all employee salaries for four weeks at full production. Exceptions to the Wage Bond requirement are contractors that are only performing Residential work and those who have been actively engaged in construction work in West Virginia for the past 5 consecutive years.
  • A Remodeling and Repair contractor is one whose principle business is the general remodeling, additions and repairs to existing structures requiring the use of 2 or more classifications where the cost of the undertaking does not exceed $40,000.00 and includes all rough and finish carpentry work, the installation of related hardware and accessories, an all minor repairs and replacement of pre-manufactured items on existing structures.

    West Virginia Division of Labor

    Contractor Licensing Board at (304) 558-7890.

    West Virginia Division of Labor

    Contractor Licensing Board

    State Capital Complex, Bldg. 9, Rm. 749

    Charleston, WV 25305br

    To apply for an examination:

    Prov Exam

    www.provexam.com

    Phone: (866)720-7768

     

    Important Contacts

    To apply for a Contractors license, contact:

    West Virginia Division of Labor
    Contractor Licensing Board
    State Capital Complex, Bldg. 9, Rm. 749
    Charleston, WV 25305
    (304)558-7890
    To apply for an Electricians License or to schedule for and Electrician's exam, contact:

    State Fire Commission
    Office of the State Fire Marshal
    Regulatory and Licensing Division
    1207 Quarrier St. 2nd floor
    Charleston, WV 25301
    (304)558-2191
    To Apply for an Exam:

    Prov
    150 W Civic Center Dr
    Suite 601
    Sandy, UT 84070
    866-720-7768
    West Virginia has no reciprocity agreements for the Remodeling & Repair Contractor license.
    West Virginia does not require Continuing Education for this license at this time.

    Prov began administering all exam services for West Virginia as of  September 1, 2024.

    • Prov administers the exam and a score of 70% is required.
    • Business and Law is required.
    • It is an open book timed test with 50 questions and a 3-hour time limit.
    • The exam fee is $59.95 per exam.
    • To schedule an exam please contact Prov at 866-720-7768

    www.provexam.com

    Exam topics include: Plan Reading, Site Work, Concrete, Masonry, Carpentry, Interior Finish, Exterior Finish and Safety.

      American Contractors does not currently offer a preparation seminar for the Remodeling & Repair Contractors exam. We have several license classifications under development as Home-Study courses. We do offer the Business Law seminar.