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License Requirements
At CEI, we provide you with all the necessary tools to successfully apply and prepare for your Roofing Contractor License exams. We’ll walk you through all eligibility requirements, exam structure, as well as the application process.
License Scope
Florida requires a roofing contractor to be licensed through the Department of Business & Professional Regulation (DBPR) with oversight of the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB). With this license, roofing contractors can install, maintain, repair, alter, extend, and/or design roofs on all types of buildings, including commercial, residential, condominiums, apartments, industrial, and agricultural buildings of all sizes and heights.
Additionally, a roofing contractor’s scope of work also includes any required roof-deck attachments and repair/replacement of wood roof sheathing or fascia (if necessary) during roof repair or replacement.
Method of Qualification
To obtain your roofing contractor’s license in Florida, you must have 4 years of roofing construction experience, with at least one of those years as a foreman or supervisor. However, college credits can substitute for up to 3 years of required experience, and having a 4-year college degree in ANY field counts as 3 years of experience.
You do not have to have the required experience before taking the exam. You have up to 4 years after passing the exam to gain the necessary experience to become a licensed roofing contractor.
For more information, check out this article on all the requirements needed to obtain your roofing license in Florida.
Licensing Steps
Step 1. Register for one of our comprehensive exam preparation courses. Select either our exam-ready (pre-tabbed and highlighted) book set or prepare your own books with our exam prep tabs and book highlighting guides.
Step 2. Register for the Florida Roofing Contractor’s trade knowledge and business and finance exams at www.floridaexam.com. If you need help registering, call us at 800-423-7058. After you’ve registered with floridaexam.com, then you need to register to take the exams through the testing vendor, PearsonVue.com.
Step 3. Pass your exams with a score of at least 70%.
Step 4. Submit your application with your passing exam scores, supporting documents, and required fees to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. You will be issued a license number within approximately 60-90 days after submitting the completed application.
For detailed information, please visit the State of Florida website.
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Exam Details
To successfully prepare for your roofing contractor license Florida exams, you must know what to expect!
There are two exams to pass in order to apply for a Florida roofing contractor license. All Florida Roofing Contractor License Exams are open-book, multiple-choice, and timed.
Exam Details - What to Expect
You must pass each exam with a 70% or higher.
- Business & Finance Exam: 6.5-hour, computer-based exam with 120 questions. Administered in one session at a state-approved testing center.
- Roofing Trade Knowledge: 5-hour, computer-based exam with 80 equally weighted questions covering Built-Up Roofs, Shingles and Shakes, Architectural Metal Roofs, Single Ply Systems, Modified Roofing Systems, Concrete and Tile Roofs, Membrane Waterproofing, Drain and Gutters, and Equipment and Safety. Administered in one session at a state-approved testing center.
Approved reference books should be brought to each of your exams. Permanent book tabs and highlighting in books are allowed for the examinations.
Preparing for Your Roofing Contractor Licensing Exams
There’s is no substitute for a quality exam preparation class! It will provide you with all of the necessary tools and information you need to pass your Florida roofing contractor licensing exam.
Another key aspect of your exam prep is knowing your reference books cover-to-cover. Understanding how to properly read the test questions and knowing where to locate the answers within your book (because the exam is open book) is vital.
To prepare for your exams, we recommend one of our comprehensive Exam Prep Packages, depending on your preferred learning style and whether you prefer an instructor-led or self-paced course.
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Students receive access to their Online content (when applicable) for a full year from the date of their registration!
Exam Books
The Florida Roofing Contractor License Exams are open-book exams. CEI has developed roofing-specific content for each of the books allowed into the exam. Reviewing key sections of the books, explaining complicated estimating and quantity takeoff calculations, and instructing students on breaking down exam questions to identify keywords are just a few of the important areas our courses prepare you for. Plus, our exam-ready books give you an extra advantage because they come highlighted and tabbed by CEI's expert staff to indicate the answers to common test questions.
Exam Books
The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation determines approved references that may be brought into the Roofing and Business and Finance contractor licensing exams. Our Florida Roofing Contractor packages provide you with a complete book set that includes all references required for the Trade and Business & Finance exams.
FAQs
Am I required to take an exam prep class to get my roofing contractor’s license?
No, but it is recommended because of how in-depth the roofing contractor license exams are. Taking a class will increase your confidence, preparedness, and likelihood of passing the Florida roofing contractor license exams on your first try. Our roofing contractor license exam prep courses give you the information, strategies, and expertise to pass the exams and work in the roofing industry.
Do I need a roofing contractor’s license?
Yes, in Florida, a license is required to legally work as a roofing contractor.
How many questions are on the Florida Roofing Contractor exam?
To obtain a roofing license, you must pass 2 exams with a score of 70% or higher. The Business & Finance exam has 120 questions; the Roofing Trade Knowledge has 80 questions.
Are the Florida roofing contractor exams open-book?
Yes, the exams are open-book, multiple-choice, and timed. Highlighted and tabbed books are allowed and recommended (these are provided with CEI’s Cram or Full-Service course packages).
Do I need to renew my roofing contractor’s license in Florida?
Yes, licenses must be renewed every 2 years. 14 hours of continuing education is required to renew your roofing license. There is also a fee for the renewal.
For more detailed guidance on obtaining your contractor's license, check out our article on how to become a roofing contractor in Florida.