A California General B Contractor License allows you to legally build, remodel, repair, and manage residential and commercial construction projects throughout California. If you want to start your own contracting business, increase your income, or stop working for someone else, earning your General B license is one of the best investments you can make.

Best Contractor School has helped thousands of students prepare for the California contractor license exam with a proven home-study program designed for busy working professionals.

A California General B Contractor may:

• Build new homes and commercial buildings.
• Remodel kitchens and bathrooms.
• Construct room additions.
• Build garages and accessory dwelling units (ADUs).
• Manage subcontractors on large construction projects.
• Perform structural remodeling and renovations.
• Bid on residential and commercial construction contracts.
• Operate a licensed contracting business throughout California.

A General B license is ideal for:

• Carpenters
• Remodelers
• Construction supervisors
• Foremen
• Project managers
• Self-employed contractors
• Handymen ready to grow their business
• Individuals with four years of qualifying construction experience

Our complete home-study program includes:

• Easy-to-follow study materials
• Audio lessons
• Video training
• Practice exam questions
• Timed practice exams
• Full California contractor exam simulations
• Flashcards
• Step-by-step application assistance
• Help completing the CSLB Application
• Help with the Certificate of Work Experience

Our goal is to help you prepare with confidence and avoid costly mistakes during the licensing process.

Licensed contractors often have opportunities to:

• Bid on larger projects
• Earn higher income
• Build customer confidence
• Advertise legally as a licensed contractor
• Hire employees
• Grow a long-term construction business

For many people, obtaining a contractor license is the first step toward owning a successful business.

Best Contractor School has been helping future contractors prepare for the California contractor license exam since 1992. We understand the licensing process and provide guidance from the beginning of your application through exam preparation.

Whether you are applying for your first contractor license or adding another classification, we can help you understand the requirements and prepare for success.

If you're ready to earn your California General B Contractor License, now is the time to begin preparing. A well-organized study program and proper application guidance can help make the licensing process smoother and increase your confidence before exam day.

Whether you live in Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino, Sacramento, Fresno, San Jose, San Francisco, or anywhere else in California, our home-study program is designed to help you prepare from home at your own pace.