null
Toggle menu
877-699-0775
TRY OUR FREE DEMO

Choose Your State

Shop By Brand

  • Alabama
  • Arizona
  • Arkansas
  • Delaware
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Louisiana
  • Maryland
  • Mississippi
  • NASCLA Building
  • NASCLA Electrical
  • Nevada
  • New Mexico
  • North Carolina
  • Oklahoma
  • Oregon
  • South Carolina
  • Tennessee
  • Utah
  • U.S. Virgin Islands
  • Virginia
  • Bookstore
  • One Time Practice Exams

    • Shop By Brand

  • NASCLA
  • ICC
  • NFPA
  • NRCA
  • Pearson
  • American Technical Publishers
  • Cengage
  • ASME
  • BICSI
  • Contractor Learning
  • Goodheart-Wilcox
  • Goodheart-Willcox
  • Gypsum Association
  • Mike Holt
  • My Contractors License
  • NTC
  • View all Brands

    • South Carolina Residential Contractor

    Product Combos

    There are two combos: Regular and Pre-Highlighted. The only difference is that the Pre-Highlighted combo comes with books that are already highlighted and tabbed for you. If you get the regular combo, you still get all of the books and tabs, but you will highlight yourself. The course includes highlighting guides for each book.

    What's the difference between Regular and Pre-highlighted?

    Regular Combo

    Combos include

    • All of the textbooks for both exams
    • Pre-printed book tabs for all of the books
    • Online Courses for both exams:
      • Highlighting Guides
      • Audio tracks
      • Digital Study Guides
      • Quizzes for each book
      • Book lookup exercises
      • Unlimited practice exams
      • Unlimited tutoring
      • And more!

    Pre-Highlighted Combo

    Other Products

    Course Only

    Bookset Only

    Tabset Only

    Individual Books

    Compare Selected

    Steps to Obtain Your South Carolina Residential Builder License

    Step 1
    Submit Your Application

    Submit your South Carolina Application

    Submit Application
    Step 2
    Purchase Your Exam Prep Course

    Buy the South Carolina Residential Exam Complete Course Package.

    Purchase Course
    Step 3
    Study for and Take the Exam

    Prepare and complete the South Carolina Residential Exam.

    Study
    Step 4
    Pass the PSI Exam

    Pass Your South Carolina Residential PSI Exam

    Pass Exam

    South Carolina Residential Builder License Requirements & Application

    • License required for contracts exceeding $5,000.
    • Pre-approval by the board is required to sit for the exam.
    • Submit application fees and a credit report with your application.
    • South Carolina Business and Law exam required.
    • Obtain a $15,000 surety bond.
    • Submit an affidavit proving at least one year of experience supervising a licensed builder.
    • Surety bond of twice the net worth requirement may substitute a financial statement.

    Board Contact Information:
    South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
    Synergy Business Park, Kingstree Building
    110 Centerview Dr., Columbia, SC 29210
    Phone:803.896.4300
    Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Website: South Carolina State Licensing Board

    Fees: Application fee: $100

    Application and additional forms: South Carolina Residential Application

    South Carolina Residential Builder Exam Information

    Test Information: The test covers 8 subject areas based on an 8-book set.

    Attempts: You have 3 attempts to pass within 12 months. If you fail the exam (3) times you must wait 12 months from your last attempt date to reapply

    Candidate Information Bulletin: South Carolina Residential Candidate Bulletin

    Exam Information Details
    Exam Fee$75
    Number of Questions110
    Passing Score70% or 77 Questions
    Time Limit360 Minutes
    Subject Area Number of Questions
    General Building Construction74
    Residential Electrical12
    Residential HVAC12
    Residential Plumbing12

    South Carolina Residential Builder License Reciprocity

    Residential Reciprocity agreements are available for licenses issued for at least 1 year in Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Utah, and with the NASCLA National Contractors Exam. For further details, refer to the South Carolina Reciprocity FAQ.

    Permitted Work

    "Residential builder" applies to construction or supervision of residential buildings not exceeding three floors or more than sixteen units in a single apartment building, for projects exceeding $5,000. More details on permitted work can be found in the South Carolina Building Code.

    South Carolina Residential Prep Courses Offered