Contractor’s School – San Diego, CA - Golden State Contractors School

Welcome to Golden State

Contractors School

The Most Effective Way to Get

Your California Contractors License!

C U R R E N T N E W S

Enjoy a Holiday Discount on
School Fees through the
End of December!

As a Holiday "Give Back," we want to Give to You...
...just a little something for the Holidays!

When you Enroll for a Full Law & Trade Combination Enrollment, the Online Study Materials will be included as a No Cost Extra through December 31, 2025 (normally $90.00)!

Or, when you Enroll for an Additional Trade Enrollment, the Online Study Materials will be included as a No Cost Extra through December 31, 2025 (normally $45.00)!

...You can apply the Holiday Savings to our January or
February Classes that are coming up soon!

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Los Angeles Wildfire Relief

If you are still planning on providing some form of relief to the homeowners and businesses that have been wiped out in the Los Angeles area Wildfires, be aware of the following important information:

CSLB and State Law limits the amount you can increase your normal pricing. State Law allows a Contractor to increase prices only by 10% over your regular pricing. Because victims of the fire are left with nothing, it is illegal to raise prices more than 10% which would take advantage of their vulnerable situation.

If you're planning on getting a Contractors License with plans to help out with the Wildfire Recovery efforts, be aware that it generally takes about three months from start to finish to obtain a new Contractors License.

Watch the news and stay up to date on the ways you may be
able to help, and be mindful that a Contractors License is
especially important regarding Disaster Relief.

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CSLB Announces...

1. INCREASED LICENSE REQUIRMENT...

CSLB announced on January 1, 2025 that the License Requirement has been increased from $500.00 to $1,000.00. This means that a License is NOT required on a job UNDER $1,000.00 (as long as no Permit is required, and no Employees are used). This increase was set up to allow for pricing increases in the economy.

2. EXAM SCHEDULING MADE EASY...

The CSLB's Exam Scheduling System requires Applicants to log in to the PSI Exams website, once you receive the Exam Scheduling Letter, and choose the Exam Date and Location that you wish. You can take Both Exams on the same day, or split them up if you prefer!

There is a charge of $51.43 for the Law Exam, and a separate fee of $51.43 for the Trade Exam, paid to PSI Exams directly on their website.

Contact our office before scheduling your Exam to coordinate scheduling with your Classes, and then you can schedule your Exam easily on your own on the PSI website (we can help with the process if you find it confusing).

3. EASIER EXAM RESCHEDULING...

The CSLB's Exam Rescheduling System allows Applicants to Reschedule an Exam that was failed directly on PSI Exam's website. The fee is now paid directly to PSI Exams rather than the CSLB. The fee to Reschedule an Exam is $51.43 for each Exam that has been failed, and the Exam must be at least 21 days after the first Exam taken.

If you have questions or need help Rescheduling an Exam, call our office and we'll be happy to help out.

4. REQUIRED WORKERS COMP INSURANCE...

CSLB requires the following Classifications to carry a mandatory Workers Compensation Insurance Policy even if you don't have any Employees, if you are planning to have an Active Contractors License..

The following Classifications MUST carry a Workers Compensation Policy as an Active License requirement:

C08 Concrete

C20 HVAC

C22 Asbestos Abatement

C39 Roofing

C49 Trees and Palms

C61-D49 Tree Service

If no Work Comp Policy is provided, the License Classification will be removed from the License.

In January of 2028, ALL Licensed Contractors will be required to carry a Workers Compensation Policy even if they don't have Employees in order to have an Active License.

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To Our Family of

Friends & Clients

We are Thrilled to serve you in a Comfortable

and Professional Environment with both
At-Home Video Courses and LIVE In-Class programs!

We provide access to our Convenient Professional Training Programs through the YouTube Video Series as well as our Interactive LIVE Classes.

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As always, we’re Grateful for the Opportunity to Serve You, and will do everything in our power to help to keep you and your Business well prepared and in motion! Rest assured, we’re working hard to Provide a thorough Training and Business Service Experience for You!

Don’t hesitate to Call or Contact us with any Questions or Concerns, we will always Provide the Best Service Available to you!

Sincerely,

Rob Andreasen and Staff

Golden State Contractors School

Rob Andreasen Bond Agency

Golden State Business Division

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Here are a Few More

Important Things to Know:

Signing up for the Upcoming Exam Prep Classes is easy –

Call or Email, during Office Hours, and we'll explain the entire process and help you get Enrolled for the Next Upcoming Video, and/or LIVE Classes.

Golden State Contractors School is a Full-Service Training and Support Facility, serving the San Diego Construction and Contracting industry since 1978.

GSCS has a unique, Video and LIVE Interactive Study Program that will teach you how to PASS the State Exam the First Time, and to LEARN the Laws and Regulations that California Contractors are required to follow every day in business.

We have been Registered with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) through the California Department of Education and are active members of the San Diego Better Business Bureau since 1989 (with an A+ rating).

We look forward to helping YOU begin this exciting next step in your Career – becoming California's next Licensed Contractor!

- Rob Andreasen,

Director / Instructor

Two Convenient

Evening Class Programs!

1. NEW Students Start with our Popular YouTube Video Series

Contractors Exam VIDEO Classes are held Monday-Thursday

the first two weeks of each month from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.

Eight nights of our Easy-to-Watch recorded Video Program that you can sit back at home and learn at your own pace, pause if you need a break, and rewind to replay something you didn't quite understand

See the Class Info page.

2. And LIVE Interactive Classes for Students with Already Scheduled Exam Dates!

Contractors Exam LIVE Interactive Classes are held Monday-Thursday the first two weeks of each month from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.

Eight nights of our Interactive LIVE Class that allows you to ask questions, hear other people's questions and feedback, and dive deeper into understanding the rules and regulations that guide our industry.

See the Class Info page.

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Passing is Awesome ... but SUCCEEDING is even better!

We'll Help you Succeed with the State Exam... and then be part of your Support System while you Succeed with your Business!

We Also Offer Two Contractor Support Programs!

A. The Business Workshop! A One Night Business Workshop for New Contractors OR Experienced Contractors who want to brush up, or develop new skills.

See the Class Info page.

B. Contractor Law Refresher Class! The Two Week Law Class is now available for already Licensed Contractors as a Refresher at a substantial discount with either of our popular Law programs (LIVE Class or At-Home Video Program).

See the Class Info.

...AND REMEMBER...

California Law requires

a WRITTEN CONTRACT

on EVERY project Over $500.

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We Carry the Full Line of

BNi CONTRACTS & LEGAL FORMS!

This Set of 31 pre-formatted PDF documents is fully California Compliant! Contracts and Legal Documents, are in convenient PDF format for easy download (and unlimited use), making sure you meet the Contract and Legal Document requirements the CSLB demands.

Just call and Order over the phone! See the Bookstore page.

As Your Business Grows ...

As you look for more ways to Grow your Business and Protect the Assets you've built, you can restructure your business as a Corporation, Partnership or LLC. We can help process your new Business Entity with the Secretary of State's office & set up an S-Corp, C-Corp, Partnership or LLC, at very reasonable rates (and very quickly).

Call for more info or to make an appointment to find out more.

See the Class Info page.

619-296-9811

EXAM Prep Program

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ddeafd1fc7d34a3883f221656b36a6fa Enroll by December 19, 2025