What Is the Virginia HIC Exam?
Short answer: The Virginia HIC exam is the specialty exam for Home Improvement Contracting.
It is part of the Virginia contractor licensing process for contractors who plan to perform home improvement work.
What HIC Means
HIC stands for Home Improvement Contracting. This specialty is often associated with remodeling, repairs, and residential improvement projects.
Where It Fits in the Licensing Process
Many contractors first complete the Business and Law exam, then move into the HIC specialty path.
What This Means in Practical Terms
This is an 'umbrella' specialty that covers many of the smaller specialties like painting, framing, flooring, drywall, windows and doors, roofing, etc. Contractors that do kitchen and bathroom remodeling come under this specialty.
Why People Get Confused
Many contactors are confused and pursue the wrong specialty or very limited specialties which limits the projects you can perform and wastes time requiring additional testing.
What to Do Next
Learn more here: Virginia Home Improvement Contractor Exam Prep
If you are preparing for this step now, visit our Virginia Contractor Exam Prep page for the full system.
If this question relates specifically to this specialty, go here: Virginia Contractor Specialties page.