Required Books
All the books listed under, Reference Materials, on this page are used to create the exam and are recommended for study. However, only the following books are allowed into the exam room while testing. They are: NC OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry; NC Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures, 2018 These references may be tabbed (with permanent index tabs) and highlighted. They are available for purchase from our online contractorโs bookstore or by calling our office at 1-800-992-1910.
*There are additional downloadable documents for the North Carolina Grading and Excavation exam*
Laws and Regulations Applicable to General Contracting in the State of North Carolina.
North Carolina Administrative Code, Title 15A, Chapter 4 Sedimentation Control, as amended July 1, 2000.
North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 113A, Article 4 Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973, as amended through October 2002.
North Carolina One Call.
North Carolina Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures, 2006.
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Additional Services
The Grading and Excavation classification covers digging, moving and placing of materials forming the surface of the earth (excluding air and water) in such a manner that the cut, fill, excavation, grade, trench, backfill, or any similar operation can be executed with the use of hand and power tools and machines commonly used for these types of digging, moving, and material placing. It covers work on earthen dams and the use of explosives used in connection with all or any part of the activities described in this outline. It also covers clearing, grubbing, and erosion control activities.
To apply, contact State of North Carolina Licensing Board 1-919-571-4183.
The licensing fees are: Limited $75, Intermediate $100, and Unlimited $125.
Applications are cleared for approval to take the exam as soon as they are received. However, once exams are passed, applications are submitted to the board for review.
Applications must be submitted the 1st week of the month prior to the next board meeting (ex. 1st week of June for July approval).
The board meets once per month in every month except December. Therefore, processing time would be 1 to 2 months depending on the date submitted to the board.
All general contractors licenses expire December 31 each calendar year and normally are not issued during the month of December.
Important Contacts
North Carolina has reciprocity with South Carolina for this license.
As of this time, there is no continuing education for this license.
American Contractors does not currently offers a seminar to prepare for the North Carolina Grading and Excavation contractor license exam. We do carry the reference materials for study. Please contact us for additional information, 1-800-992-1910.
