The 1 Package: All-Inclusive Arizona Excavating, Grading and Oil Surfacing Residential Contractor (R-2) Exam, Licensing & Business Setup Solution from 1 Exam Prep is your complete, start-to-finish pathway to becoming a licensed excavation, grading, and oil surfacing contractor in Arizona—and launching a profitable, compliant sitework and paving business.
This all-in-one system goes far beyond basic exam prep. It combines excavation and grading education, asphalt paving instruction, heavy equipment and construction planning training, OSHA safety preparation, licensing support, and full business setup services to take you from skilled operator or sitework professional to fully licensed contractor and business owner with confidence.
Built specifically for Arizona’s open-book exam format, this program teaches you not just what to study—but how to efficiently navigate technical manuals, construction references, and trade resources under time pressure so you can pass your exam faster and operate successfully in the field.
The 1 Package: All-Inclusive Arizona Excavating, Grading and Oil Surfacing Residential Contractor (R-2) Exam, Licensing & Business Setup Solution
Total Cost: $2,365
Plus a $250 Refundable Deposit if books are returned in similar condition within 1 year
Total: $2,615 (All-Inclusive – No Hidden Fees!)
The 1 Package: All-Inclusive Arizona
Excavating, Grading and Oil Surfacing Residential
Contractor (R-2) Exam, Licensing & Business Setup Solution
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🚜 Your Complete Excavation & Grading Contractor Licensing & Business Launch System
The 1 Package is your all-in-one solution to pass your Arizona Excavating, Grading and Oil Surfacing Residential Contractor (R-2) exam, complete your licensing process, and build a successful excavation and paving business.
We handle everything—from exam prep and book preparation to business formation and licensing guidance—so you can focus on passing your exam and growing your company.
📦 What’s Included
✅ State Licensing Application Support*
Step-by-step guidance through the Arizona contractor licensing process to help you avoid delays, missing paperwork, and compliance issues.
We assist with:
- Understanding Arizona licensing requirements
- Application preparation guidance
- Required documentation support
- Navigating the contractor licensing process
✅ Business Formation (LLC or Corporation)
We establish your business entity so you are legally structured and ready to operate as an excavation and grading contractor.
✅ EIN Filing with the IRS
We obtain your Employer Identification Number (EIN) so you can:
- Open business bank accounts
- Manage taxes properly
- Hire employees
- Operate your sitework company professionally
✅ Workers’ Compensation Exemption Filing
If eligible, we assist with filing your exemption to help reduce startup insurance expenses.
📚 Highlighted & Tabbed Book Set (1-Year Rental)
All required excavation and paving trade references come professionally highlighted and tabbed to help you:
- Study faster
- Navigate technical references efficiently
- Locate important sections quickly
- Improve speed and accuracy during the exam
- Master Arizona’s open-book testing format
🎓 Online Exam Prep Courses (1-Year Access)
Get full access to comprehensive excavation and grading contractor exam prep training for 12 months.
Each course includes:
- Practice exam questions
- Structured study modules
- Open-book navigation training
- Excavation, grading, and paving systems review
- Proven exam-taking strategies
- Simulated practice exams
🚀 Build Beyond Business Accelerator (Bonus)
Included with your package is exclusive access to our Build Beyond Business Accelerator—an 18-week live contractor training program designed to help you grow beyond simply getting licensed.
📅 Live Weekly Virtual Sessions
🕒 Thursdays | 6:30–8:00 PM EST
You’ll learn how to:
- Estimate and bid excavation projects
- Manage crews and heavy equipment operations
- Improve job costing and profitability
- Build systems for operational efficiency
- Generate referral and repeat business
- Scale your sitework and paving business with confidence
📚 What’s Included in This Package?
🏗️ Arizona Excavating, Grading and Oil Surfacing Residential Contractor (R-2) Trade References
✅ Asphalt in Pavement Maintenance (MS-16), 3rd Edition
Comprehensive asphalt maintenance reference covering:
- Pavement preservation techniques
- Asphalt repair methods
- Surface treatments
- Seal coating systems
- Pavement maintenance best practices
- Residential roadway applications
✅ Code of Federal Regulations – 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
Critical OSHA construction safety standards covering:
- Excavation and trenching safety
- Heavy equipment safety
- Personal protective equipment
- Hazard communication
- Construction site safety standards
- OSHA compliance requirements
✅ Construction Planning, Equipment, and Methods, 10th Edition
Heavy construction operations reference covering:
- Earthmoving equipment
- Construction planning methods
- Sitework operations
- Equipment productivity
- Project coordination
- Construction management fundamentals
✅ Excavation and Grading Handbook — Nick Capachi, 2006
Practical excavation systems reference covering:
- Site grading procedures
- Soil and compaction fundamentals
- Excavation techniques
- Drainage grading
- Utility trenching methods
- Residential site preparation practices
✅ Hot Mix Asphalt Paving Handbook
Industry-standard asphalt paving reference covering:
- Asphalt paving procedures
- Mix placement methods
- Compaction techniques
- Paving equipment operations
- Surface preparation
- Asphalt construction best practices
✅ Pipe and Excavation Contracting
Comprehensive sitework reference covering:
- Utility installation coordination
- Excavation methods
- Trenching procedures
- Underground utility practices
- Site preparation techniques
- Construction safety and compliance
🚀 Why This Package Works
This program is designed to give you a complete competitive advantage by combining:
- Specialized excavation and grading contractor exam prep
- Asphalt paving and pavement maintenance education
- Heavy equipment and construction planning training
- Site grading and utility excavation instruction
- OSHA excavation and trenching safety preparation
- Full licensing and application support
- Business formation and EIN setup
- Professionally highlighted and tabbed books
- 1-year access to online exam prep courses
- Contractor business growth coaching
- A clear roadmap from license to revenue
🎯 Who This Is For
- Individuals pursuing the Arizona Excavating, Grading and Oil Surfacing Residential Contractor (R-2) License
- Equipment operators ready to become licensed contractors
- Excavation and sitework professionals
- Asphalt paving contractors
- Residential grading and utility installation specialists
- Anyone looking for a complete, guided path from licensing to business ownership
🚀 Get Licensed. Get Legal. Build Your Excavation & Paving Business.
With The 1 Package, you’re not just preparing for an exam—you’re building the foundation for a successful excavation, grading, and oil surfacing construction company.
Pass your exam. Launch your business. Scale with confidence.
*License application preparation does not include state licensing fees. Applicants are responsible for submitting all required payments directly to the Arizona Registrar of Contractors.