The 1 Package: All-Inclusive Alabama Remodeling, Alteration and Maintenance Contractor Exam, Licensing & Business Setup Solution

The 1 Package: All-Inclusive Alabama Remodeling, Alteration and Maintenance Contractor Exam, Licensing & Business Setup Solution

Remodeling work demands range—from framing corrections and finish upgrades to concrete patching, masonry repairs, and code-driven alterations. If you’re pursuing the Alabama Remodeling, Alteration, and Maintenance contractor classification, you need a preparation plan that matches the scope of the trade and supports your licensing path from start to finish.

The 1 Package brings your exam references, business & law book, structured course access, and business setup services into one coordinated solution—built to help you study efficiently, stay organized under timed testing conditions, and move forward with a properly formed business foundation.

This package includes the complete trade reference set associated with the PSI-administered Alabama Remodeling, Alteration, and Maintenance exam, plus the NASCLA Alabama, 3rd Edition business & law book in a highlighted and tabbed format to help with navigation and speed.

Package Pricing: $2,299 plus a refundable deposit of $550 for a total of $2,849.

Exam Details

The Alabama Remodeling, Alteration, and Maintenance contractor examination is administered by PSI for the State of Alabama licensing process under the Licensing Board for General Contractors. The trade exam measures practical job knowledge across carpentry systems and materials, common remodel/maintenance scenarios, and core safety expectations.

• Trade Exam: Remodeling, Alteration, and Maintenance Contractor
• Number of Questions: 60
• Time Allowed: 120 minutes
• Minimum Passing Score: 70% (42 correct)

Trade exam content areas:

• Safety: 6 items
• Windows and Doors: 3 items
• Rough Carpentry: 16 items
• Finish Carpentry: 16 items
• Siding: 3 items
• Drywall: 2 items
• Concrete: 7 items
• Masonry: 7 items

In addition to the trade exam, Alabama requires contractors to complete the Business & Law Examination (formerly the General Contractor Examination). This exam is built from a single NASCLA book (included in this package).

Open Book Test

The Alabama contractor exams in this package are open book. Your reference materials are allowed in the examination center, and properly prepared books can make a major difference in your pacing and confidence.

What open book means for your prep:

• Navigation matters: You need to know which book holds the answer and how to reach the right section fast.
• Time is still tight: 60 questions in 120 minutes rewards candidates who practice lookups and stay steady under pressure.
• Organization is a study strategy: Clean indexing, smart tab placement, and consistent highlighting help you reduce page-flipping.
• Code editions matter: When a specific code edition is designated for testing, exam questions align to that edition—so your IBC edition must match what the exam is based on.

Tip for open-book performance: Treat your prep like jobsite troubleshooting. Read and understand the concepts first, then practice finding the supporting rule or detail in your references. That combination—trade knowledge + quick verification—is what open-book exams are designed to measure.

Licensing Steps

Contractor licensing in Alabama is overseen by the Licensing Board for General Contractors, and exam administration is handled by PSI once the Board determines eligibility. While each applicant’s timeline can vary, the process typically follows this progression:

1. Choose the correct classification: Apply under the Remodeling, Alteration, and Maintenance classification (and any additional classification(s) that match your intended scope).
2. Submit your application to the Board: Provide all required documentation requested for review and eligibility.
3. Receive exam eligibility: Once approved, you can register and schedule your exams through PSI.
4. Prepare using the approved references: Build familiarity with the trade outline areas and practice timed navigation.
5. Pass required exam(s): Complete both the Business & Law exam and the trade exam associated with your classification.
6. Complete remaining board requirements: Finalize any additional items required for license issuance and activation.

This is where The 1 Package helps you stay on track: you’re not trying to build a plan from scratch, locate books one-by-one, or figure out business setup after you test. Your exam references, business & law book, and business formation services are aligned from day one.

State Requirements

The Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors licenses and regulates commercial and industrial contractors in major and specialty classifications. The Board reviews applications, establishes eligibility, and governs the licensing process in Alabama.

Remodeling, alteration, and maintenance work often touches multiple systems and materials—carpentry, finishing, code compliance, and structural repairs. Applicants typically pursue this classification when their business scope includes renovation work, improvements, replacements, and maintenance tasks performed under a contracting business structure.

Because licensing pathways can involve documentation standards, classification selection, and compliance expectations beyond test day, this package includes Contractor Compliance Guidance and Application Service to support the administrative side of becoming licensed.

Reference Books

Your package includes the trade references used for the Remodeling, Alteration, and Maintenance contractor exam and the business & law reference used for the Alabama Business & Law exam. Each title supports real exam objectives—safety compliance, code-based decision-making, carpentry systems, estimating logic, concrete and masonry fundamentals, and finish installation accuracy.

• Included Book: Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  Construction safety standards used across jobsite operations. Supports safety questions and compliant work practices tied to remodeling and maintenance environments.
• Included Book: Carpentry and Building Construction, 2016
  A carpentry and building construction reference supporting rough carpentry fundamentals, structural reasoning, installation practices, and common remodel scenarios.
• Included Book: Finish Carpenter's Manual, Jim Tolpin, 1993
  A practical finish carpentry guide supporting trim work, layout, installation logic, and craftsmanship decisions reflected in finish-focused exam content.
• Included Book: International Building Code, 2015
  A code reference that supports questions tied to compliant construction practices. Code-based questions require comfort navigating chapters, tables, and key definitions.
• Included Book: Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition
  A concrete fundamentals reference supporting concrete content areas such as mixture behavior, performance considerations, and best-practice reasoning used in trade questions.
• Included Book: Modern Masonry - Brick, Block, Stone, Clois E. Kicklighter
  A masonry reference supporting installation practices, material behavior, and basic masonry reasoning found in remodeling and repair work.
• Included Book: The Complete Illustrated Guide to Furniture and Cabinet Construction, 2001
  A detailed construction reference reinforcing accuracy in build concepts, joinery understanding, and material handling that can support finish and installation reasoning.
• Included Book: NASCLA Alabama, 3rd Edition Highlighted and Tabbed
  The business & law reference used for Alabama’s Business & Law examination. Your copy is highlighted and tabbed to support faster lookups during open-book testing and focused study.

Test Information and Study Materials

This trade exam blends practical know-how with code-and-reference navigation. The most productive way to prepare is to study in the same rhythm you’ll test:

• Build a map of the books: Know which topics live in which reference (safety vs. code vs. carpentry vs. masonry vs. concrete).
• Practice timed lookups: Train yourself to find answers quickly without second-guessing or over-reading.
• Study by content outline: Put the heaviest weight where the exam places the most questions—rough carpentry and finish carpentry are major sections.
• Strengthen scenario judgment: Remodeling questions often assume real jobsite decisions: what comes first, what method is acceptable, what detail is code-driven, and what’s the safest compliant action.

High-value prep focus areas based on the exam outline:

• Safety: hazard awareness, jobsite practices, and OSHA-based expectations
• Windows and Doors: installation basics, clearances, and finishing considerations
• Rough Carpentry: framing logic, layout, structural basics, and remodel conditions
• Finish Carpentry: trim systems, measurement discipline, installation sequence, and fit/finish choices
• Siding and Drywall: common installation and repair decisions
• Concrete and Masonry: fundamentals that show up in repair work and structural alterations

When your books are organized and your study plan is structured, you can stop “studying harder” and start studying smarter—fewer wasted hours, stronger recall, and better test-day pacing.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep supports contractors with a practical, trade-aligned approach to preparation—organized study guidance, realistic pacing, and confidence-building structure that mirrors how open-book exams are actually taken.

• Trade-focused organization: Prep that keeps you locked onto the content areas the exam actually emphasizes—especially rough and finish carpentry.
• Practice-oriented preparation: A study structure designed around understanding concepts and quickly verifying details in the references.
• Reference navigation habits: Open-book exams reward speed and accuracy. This package supports efficient lookup routines using the allowed references and a highlighted/tabbed NASCLA business book.
• Licensing support that keeps momentum: Application Service plus compliance guidance helps reduce delays in the steps that happen outside the exam room.
• Business setup built in: With business formation and EIN filing included, you’re not just preparing to test—you’re preparing to operate professionally.

The result is a single, coordinated package that helps you prepare, apply, and set up your business foundation with fewer loose ends and a clearer path forward.

FAQ: What is included in the total price of $2,849?

The total is $2,299 plus a refundable deposit of $550, for a total of $2,849. It includes your trade reference books, the NASCLA Alabama, 3rd Edition highlighted and tabbed business book, 1 year of course access, Application Service, Business Formation (LLC or Corporation), EIN Filing with the IRS, and Contractor Compliance Guidance.

FAQ: How many questions are on the Remodeling, Alteration, and Maintenance trade exam?

The trade exam includes 60 questions.

FAQ: How much time do I get to complete the trade exam?

You are given 120 minutes to complete the Remodeling, Alteration, and Maintenance contractor trade exam.

FAQ: What score do I need to pass?

The minimum passing score is 70%, which equals 42 correct answers out of 60.

FAQ: Is this an open book test?

Yes. The Alabama contractor examinations covered by this package are open book, and the listed reference materials are allowed in the examination center.

FAQ: What topics should I prioritize when studying?

Based on the trade exam outline, the heaviest sections are Rough Carpentry and Finish Carpentry, followed by Concrete, Masonry, and Safety. Strong pacing comes from studying by the outline and practicing quick lookups in the correct book.

FAQ: Why is the NASCLA Alabama book included?

Alabama requires a Business & Law examination for contractors. The included NASCLA Alabama, 3rd Edition is the reference used for that exam, and the highlighted/tabbed format supports faster navigation and more efficient study.

FAQ: What does Business Formation (LLC or Corporation) do for me?

Business formation establishes your legal entity so you can operate professionally, keep business operations properly structured, and build a foundation for contracting work under a compliant business setup.

FAQ: What does EIN Filing help with?

An EIN is commonly used to open business bank accounts, manage taxes properly, hire employees, and present your company professionally when dealing with clients, vendors, and financial institutions.

FAQ: Who is this package best for?

This package is best for contractors pursuing the Alabama Remodeling, Alteration, and Maintenance classification who want a single solution that combines exam references, structured preparation support, licensing assistance, and foundational business setup.