{"product_id":"the-1-package-all-inclusive-north-carolina-grading-and-excavating-contractor-licensing-business-setup","title":"The 1 Package: All-Inclusive North Carolina Grading and Excavating Contractor Licensing \u0026 Business Setup","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eThe 1 Package: All-Inclusive North Carolina Grading and Excavating Contractor Licensing \u0026amp; Business Setup\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild a complete path toward your North Carolina Grading and Excavating Contractor license and business setup with one organized package. The 1 Package combines professionally highlighted and tabbed exam references, a one-year trade course, self-study preparation, live-class instruction, Application Service, business formation support, EIN filing, and contractor compliance guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis all-inclusive package is designed for contractors who want more than a stack of books. It brings exam preparation, licensing support, and essential business setup services into one structured program. Candidates receive the two references approved for use inside the North Carolina Grading and Excavating examination room, six additional study-only references, organized course access, and assistance with the administrative steps involved in building a contracting business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery included book is professionally highlighted and tabbed. Highlighting draws attention to important standards, definitions, procedures, tables, safety rules, construction specifications, excavation concepts, erosion-control requirements, and contractor regulations. Permanent tabs divide each reference into practical sections, helping candidates locate information more efficiently during study and inside the approved references on exam day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trade course includes both self-study and live-class preparation. Self-study access gives candidates the flexibility to review course material on their own schedule, while the live class provides guided instruction and a more structured way to work through exam topics. Course access remains available for one full year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease allow 15 business days for the included books to be highlighted and tabbed before shipment. The package price is $1,955, plus a refundable $400 book deposit, for a total initial payment of $2,355. The $400 deposit is refundable when the books are returned within one year in similar condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 3px solid #d32f2f; padding: 20px; margin: 25px 0; background-color: #fff7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry, with latest available amendments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e North Carolina Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures, 2018.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e North Carolina Administrative Code, Title 15A, Chapter 4 Sedimentation Control, including the latest amendments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 113A, Article 4 Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e North Carolina Excavation Safety Guidelines, 2022 or later.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management — North Carolina General Contractors Edition, 10th Edition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pipe and Excavation Contracting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e Laws and Regulations Applicable to General Contracting in the State of North Carolina.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighlighted and Tabbed References:\u003c\/strong\u003e All eight included books are professionally highlighted and tabbed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCourse Access:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 year of course access.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrade Course:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-study preparation and live-class instruction are included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included with this package.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBusiness Formation:\u003c\/strong\u003e LLC or corporation formation is included to establish the customer’s business entity so it is legally structured and ready to operate as a grading and excavating contractor in North Carolina.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEIN Filing with the IRS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Assistance obtaining an Employer Identification Number so the business can open business bank accounts, manage taxes properly, hire employees, and operate professionally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContractor Compliance Guidance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Assistance understanding compliance requirements relevant to North Carolina contractors so the business is positioned for long-term operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Price:\u003c\/strong\u003e $1,955.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefundable Book Deposit:\u003c\/strong\u003e $400.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Initial Payment:\u003c\/strong\u003e $2,355.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeposit Return Terms:\u003c\/strong\u003e The $400 book deposit is refundable when the books are returned within one year in similar condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBook Preparation Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow 15 business days for highlighting and tabbing before shipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eExam Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe North Carolina Grading and Excavating Contractor examination is administered by PSI for the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors. Eligibility to take the examination is determined through the licensing process before the candidate registers and schedules a testing appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExamination classification:\u003c\/strong\u003e H — Grading and Excavating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of scored questions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePassing score:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime allowed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTesting format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Computer-based examination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTesting provider:\u003c\/strong\u003e PSI Services LLC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe examination content outline includes the following subject areas:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Knowledge and Regulations:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcavating and Grading:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLien Law:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 question\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLicensing and Regulations:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne Call:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eErosion and Sedimentation Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcavating and grading is the largest examination category, but candidates should prepare for every subject. Safety and erosion-control questions make up a meaningful part of the test, while One Call procedures, licensing rules, general regulations, and lien law can affect the final score.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two-hour testing period gives candidates an average of approximately two minutes and forty seconds per scored question. Effective preparation should include trade knowledge, careful reading, and repeated practice locating exact information in the approved references.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eOpen Book Test\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe North Carolina Grading and Excavating Contractor examination is an open-book test. Only the references officially approved for this classification may be used inside the examination room. In this package, the approved references are the North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry and the North Carolina Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures, 2018.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe six remaining books are included for study but are not allowed inside the examination room. Candidates should use these references to learn erosion-control requirements, excavation practices, One Call responsibilities, business law, lien concepts, licensing rules, and contractor regulations before test day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproved references may be highlighted, underlined, and indexed before the exam. Permanent tabs must be securely attached to the pages. Removable flags, temporary tabs, loose notes, and easily detached markers are not accepted. Candidates should bring only the approved books and materials permitted under the current testing rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe highlighted and tabbed preparation in this package supports faster navigation, but candidates should practice using the tabs throughout the course. Familiarity with the location of safety provisions, construction specifications, definitions, tables, and earthwork requirements is essential when working within the examination time limit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eLicensing Steps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelect the Grading and Excavating classification.\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirm that the classification matches the work the company plans to perform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose the license limitation.\u003c\/strong\u003e Select the North Carolina license limitation that fits the company’s financial qualifications and expected project size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablish the business entity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Form the LLC or corporation that will operate the contracting business.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObtain the EIN.\u003c\/strong\u003e File for the Employer Identification Number used for banking, taxation, hiring, and business administration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdentify the qualifier.\u003c\/strong\u003e Designate the individual whose examination will qualify the license for the requested classification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare the application.\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete the required licensing information and assemble the requested business, financial, and background documents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubmit the licensing materials.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the included Application Service to organize and submit the applicable application information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReceive examination eligibility.\u003c\/strong\u003e After approval, follow the instructions provided for registering with PSI.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchedule and take the examination.\u003c\/strong\u003e Select an available testing appointment and bring only approved exam-room references.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete the licensing process.\u003c\/strong\u003e Satisfy the remaining board requirements before the license is issued.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintain business compliance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the business entity, licensing records, tax information, and contractor requirements properly organized.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Application Service helps organize the licensing process, while the business formation and EIN services address key steps involved in establishing the contracting company. License approval remains subject to the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors and its applicable requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eState Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorth Carolina generally requires a valid general contractor license when a person or business bids on, contracts for, or undertakes a covered construction project valued at $40,000 or more. The license must include a classification and limitation appropriate for the work and project value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Grading and Excavating classification covers the digging, moving, and placement of materials that form the surface of the earth. This includes cuts, fills, excavation, grading, trenches, backfilling, clearing, grubbing, erosion-control activities, work on earthen dams, and related operations performed with tools and equipment commonly used in the trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe applicant must designate a qualifier whose accepted examination supports the requested classification. Passing the examination completes the testing requirement, but it does not independently issue the contractor license. The licensing board must complete its review of the applicant and business entity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassification and limitation serve different purposes. The classification identifies the type of construction work the contractor is authorized to perform. The limitation governs the maximum value of a single project the contractor may undertake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBusiness formation is also an important part of the setup process. The LLC or corporation provides the legal structure under which the contracting company operates. The EIN supports business banking, tax administration, payroll, employee hiring, and other professional business activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eReference Books\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe package includes eight professionally highlighted and tabbed references. Two books are approved for use inside the examination room. Six books are included for study only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Book: North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry, with Latest Available Amendments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExam Room Approved.\u003c\/strong\u003e Covers construction safety requirements involving excavations, trenches, protective systems, equipment, access, material placement, personal protective equipment, and workplace hazards.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Book: North Carolina Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures, 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExam Room Approved.\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains roadway and structural construction specifications involving excavation, grading, earthwork, embankments, materials, measurement, construction procedures, and related 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Books\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly the following two included books are approved for use inside the North Carolina Grading and Excavating Contractor examination room:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry, with Latest Available Amendments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsed for safety questions involving excavation, trenching, protective systems, access, equipment, and construction-site requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorth Carolina Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures, 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsed for questions involving earthwork, grading, excavation, embankments, materials, construction procedures, and specifications.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe other six books are study-only references and must not be taken into the examination room for this classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eTest Information and Study Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe one-year trade course combines self-study and live-class preparation. Self-study access allows candidates to review material repeatedly and work through the topics at a manageable pace. The live class adds guided instruction, organized topic review, and a structured environment for understanding major exam areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin with excavating and grading because it accounts for 18 questions. Review soils, excavation methods, cut-and-fill operations, trenches, backfill, compaction, equipment applications, grading procedures, drainage, production, and common field conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafety and erosion control account for twelve questions combined. Practice navigating the approved safety reference while studying erosion-control rules and statutes in advance. Review excavation protection, access and egress, spoil placement, inspections, equipment hazards, stabilization, sediment-control measures, and land-disturbance responsibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudy One Call requirements carefully because the excavation guidelines cannot be used during the exam. Learn utility-notification responsibilities, markings, communication practices, and safe digging procedures before test day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse timed reference exercises throughout the course. Identify the subject, choose the correct approved book, locate the relevant tab, and confirm the answer from the applicable section. The goal is to combine technical knowledge with efficient book navigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 Exam Prep supports candidates through organized study guidance, trade-focused review, live instruction, self-study preparation, reference navigation, and a confidence-building study structure. The package brings the exam books, course, application support, and business setup services into one coordinated program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe highlighted and tabbed books reduce the time required to organize a large reference library. The course helps candidates connect the examination outline to the books, practice finding information, and review grading, excavation, safety, erosion control, One Call, licensing, and business topics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplication Service helps organize the licensing paperwork, while business formation and EIN filing support the creation of the company’s legal and administrative foundation. Contractor Compliance Guidance helps customers understand the responsibilities that accompany operating a North Carolina contracting business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo course or service can guarantee a passing score, license approval, or business outcome. Consistent preparation, accurate application information, financial qualification, compliance with state requirements, and performance on the examination remain essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat is included in The 1 Package?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe package includes eight highlighted and tabbed books, one year of trade-course access, self-study preparation, live-class instruction, Application Service, LLC or corporation formation, EIN filing, and contractor compliance guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat is the total initial price?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe package price is $1,955, plus a refundable $400 book deposit, for a total initial payment of $2,355.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow is the $400 book deposit refunded?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe $400 deposit is refundable when the books are returned within one year in similar condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow long is the course available?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe package includes 1 year of course access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eDoes the course include live instruction?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The trade course includes both self-study preparation and a live class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eAre all eight books allowed in the exam room?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Only the North Carolina safety standards and the 2018 North Carolina Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures are approved for exam-room use. The other six books are study only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eDoes the package include business formation?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Business Formation for an LLC or corporation is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eIs EIN filing included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. EIN filing with the IRS is included to support business banking, taxes, hiring, and professional operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eIs Application Service included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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