The 1 Package: All-Inclusive Florida Gypsum Drywall Contractor Exam, Licensing & Business Setup Solution

The 1 Package: All-Inclusive Florida Gypsum Drywall Contractor Exam, Licensing & Business Setup Solution

Total Cost: $2,745 
Plus a $550 Refundable Deposit if books are returned in similar condition within 1 year.
Total: $3,295 (All-Inclusive – No Hidden Fees!)

Your Complete Licensing & Business Setup Solution

The 1 Package is the most comprehensive, all-in-one solution for obtaining your Florida Gypsum Drywall Contractor license and legally establishing your business. We take care of everything—exam prep, book rentals, state fees, corporate setup, EIN filing, workers' comp exemption, credit reports, and municipal contractor registration—so you can focus on passing your exam and launching your business.

With exam-ready book rentals, online prep courses, live virtual classes, and full business formation support, this package provides everything you need to pass your exams and start operating legally and efficiently.

What’s Included?

✅ State & Licensing Fees Paid – We cover your application fee and all associated state licensing fees!

✅ Business & Corporation Setup – We form your LLC or Corporation to ensure you’re legally established.
✅ EIN Filing with the IRS – We handle your Employer Identification Number (EIN) setup for tax and payroll compliance.
✅ Workers' Comp Exemption Filing – If eligible, we file your Workers’ Compensation Exemption to help you save on insurance costs.
✅ 1 Municipal Contractor Registration – Get registered in one Florida municipality so you can start pulling permits immediately. (Additional registrations available if needed.)
✅ Credit Reports – Required for licensing—we take care of it for you.
✅ Test-Ready Books – Fully tabbed and highlighted for fast reference during the open-book exams.
✅ 1 Year of Access to Complete Online Exam Prep Courses:

• Business and Finance

• Gypsum Drywall Trade
  ✅ 1 Year Access to Weekly Live, Instructor-Led Virtual Classes – Get expert guidance and stay on track.
  ✅ 1-Year Book Rental Period – Use the latest exam-approved materials.
  ✅ $550 Refundable Deposit – Return books in similar condition within 1 year to receive your deposit back.

📌 Please allow up to 15 business days for tabbed and highlighted book package orders.

What is a Florida Gypsum Drywall Contractor?

A Florida Gypsum Drywall Contractor is a specialty contractor licensed to:

✔ Install non-load-bearing metal studs, runners, hangers, and channels
✔ Work with drywall metal suspension accessories and prefabricated ceiling materials
✔ Apply base and finish coats designed for gypsum drywall

This classification does not include plastering, block, or wood partitions, but it plays a key role in interior finishing and structural partitioning.

Includes These Essential References

Business & Finance Exam Books:

📖 Contractor's Manual (2021)
📖 Builder's Guide to Accounting, Michael C. Thomsett (2001)
📖 A201 – General Conditions of the Contract for Construction (2017)
📖 A401 – Standard Form of Agreement Between Contractor & Subcontractor (2017)
📖 A701 – Instructions to Bidders (2018)
📖 Florida Statutes Chapter 455

Gypsum Drywall Contractor Trade Exam Books:

📖 C754-20 – Standard Specification for Installation of Steel Framing Members to Receive Screw-Attached Gypsum Panel Products
📖 C840-23 – Standard Specification for Application and Finishing of Gypsum Board
📖 C1047-19 – Standard Specification for Accessories for Gypsum Wallboard and Gypsum Veneer Base
📖 C1396-24 – Standard Specification for Gypsum Board
📖 Walker’s Building Estimator’s Reference Book (33rd Edition)
📖 Ceiling Systems Handbook – A. Stahl (19th Printing, 2012, Revised 2019)
📖 Code of Federal Regulations (OSHA) 29 Part 1926
📖 Gypsum Construction Handbook (7th Edition, 2014)
📖 Application and Finishing of Gypsum Panel Products (GA-216, 2018 Edition)

Florida Gypsum Drywall Contractor License Requirements

To qualify as a Florida Certified Gypsum Drywall Contractor, you must:
✔ Pass the Trade Exam & Business & Finance Exam
✔ Demonstrate Financial Stability
✔ Provide Proof of Experience (Four years of experience or a combination of college and experience; military experience may also be considered.)

📢 Important: The Application Preparation Fee does not cover the state application processing fee. The required payment must be submitted separately to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) via check, money order, or online payment.

🚀 Get Licensed & Launch Your Gypsum Drywall Business with Ease! Secure Your All-Inclusive Licensing & Business Setup Package Today!