Qualify as a B General Contractor

Qualifying B General Contractors Experience

Have you been trying to figure out exactly what “Qualifying B General Contractors Experience” is? We’ve known for years that the minimum experience for the B classification is framing and at least two unrelated trades. Framing being the major component. We also know that the CSLB has made it extremely difficult within the last 2-3 […]

B-2 Remodeling Contractors License

CSLB B-2 Remodeling Contractors License

The CSLB has provided an update on the new Remodeling Contractors License. At the December 12th Board meeting, I asked for an update on the new remodeling contractors license. The Board stated that the new legislation has been submitted to the legislature and the bill has a sponsor. It should go up for a vote […]

CSLB Licensing Policies and Procedures

CSLB Licensing Policies and Procedures

Is there such a thing as CSLB Licensing Policies and Procedures? And does the licensing branch of the CSLB follow them? From the outside looking in, the answer is no. From when I was an application technician on the inside looking out, the answer was still no. I firmly believe that the CSLB does not […]

10% Off Sale

License Guru 10% Off Sale

The License Guru is offering 10% off any purchase of study materials or services to the end of the year! Just enter Dec10Off during check out.

Contractor’s Licensing Schools

Let’s talk about the pros and cons of contractor’s licensing schools. I’m not referring to any one specific contractor’s licensing school, just the overall contractor’s license school method.  And before we get into the pros and cons, let’s define the word “school.”  They really aren’t schools because they aren’t teaching anything, they are showing people […]

How long does it take to get a contractors license in California?

California Contractors License Classifications

As my father used to say… how long is a piece of string? The processing times at the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) vary greatly.  It depends on the type of application, document, or form you’re submitting. Review my CSLB Backlog post regarding processing stats as of September 2020. Different applications are processed by different […]

CSLB Contractors Exam Study Materials

CSLB Exam Study Materials

Have you been scheduled for your California contractors license test and you need CSLB exam study materials? The License Guru offers the most up-to-date, highest quality exam study materials available in the industry…and at the Lowest Price! Are there areas of your trade that you’re not that familiar with? Our kits will help you in […]

Who can perform Solar C46 work?

Who can perform solar c46 work

Here’s the answer in a nutshell.  There are seven CSLB license classifications that can legally install photovoltaic solar energy systems.  They can include: “A” – General Engineering contractors are authorized to install solar energy systems. “B” – General Building contractors are authorized to install solar energy systems within the definition of B&P Code section 7057, […]

Updated Guru Website

The License Guru website has been updated with a new way to purchase study materials, application services, and consulting. With this integrated shopping cart software, all purchases can be made directly from the website. No more redirects to Paypal… unless you want to use Paypal, that’s still an option. Taking this step was a long […]

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