Florida Roofing Contractor License
Florida Roofing Contractor License Requirements & Application Help
Getting your Florida Roofing Contractor license does not have to be difficult! The application may seem overwhelming — maybe you've already tried and received deficiencies, maybe you're scared to start, or you simply don't have the time to get it done. At Contractor Licensing Inc., we have a fast and easy system that takes the guesswork out of the application process. We take great pride in licensing our clients in record time!
We know that each application is unique, so we take the time to really get to know our clients. Application assistance is just one small part of our operation. Knowing all of the factors that go into that application is what takes time and experience.
Quick Answer
- A Roofing Contractor's services are unlimited in the roofing trade — installation, maintenance, repair, alteration, extension, and design of all kinds of roofing, waterproofing, and coating, plus skylights and related wood sheathing/fascia repair.
- Five experience-and-education pathways qualify you to apply, plus documented experience in specific roofing materials and systems.
- Three application types exist: Initial Issuance, Change of Status, and Qualify an Additional Entity.
- Review every application type and purchase the Initial Issuance application service on our Florida Contractor License Information page.
- Change of Status and Qualify an Additional Entity applications are quoted individually based on your specific situation.
- General liability insurance is required for every certified license.
What Is a Florida Roofing Contractor?
A Florida roofing contractor means a contractor whose services are unlimited in the roofing trade and who has the experience, knowledge, and skill to install, maintain, repair, alter, extend, or design — if not prohibited by law — and use materials and items used in the installation, maintenance, extension, and alteration of all kinds of roofing, waterproofing, and coating, except when coating is not represented to protect, repair, waterproof, stop leaks, or extend the life of the roof.
The scope of work of a roofing contractor also includes skylights and any related work, required roof-deck attachments, and any repair or replacement of wood roof sheathing or fascia as needed during roof repair or replacement, and any related work. It's a Certified license issued by the DBPR's Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), meaning it's valid across the entire state, not just one city or county.
Five Ways to Qualify
You must be able to prove one of the following options in order to submit your Florida Roofing Contractor License application to the DBPR:
- A 4-year construction-related degree from an accredited college, plus 1 year of on-the-job experience.
- 1 year of experience as a foreman, plus not less than 3 years of credit from accredited college-level courses.
- 1 year as a worker, 1 year of experience as a foreman, plus 2 years of credit from accredited college-level courses.
- 2 years as a worker, 1 year as a foreman, plus 1 year of credit from accredited college-level courses.
- 4 years as a worker or foreman, of which at least 1 year must have been as a foreman.
Roofing Contractor Construction-Related Experience
You must provide experience in the following areas of construction in order to be eligible for the Florida Roofing Contractor License.
Experience in three or more of the following materials:
Shingles
Metal
Tile
Concrete
Solar Tile
Experience in all of the following elements:
Single-Ply Systems
Underlayment
Insulation
Tapered, flat, and foam.
Roof Penetrations
Parapet Walls
Flashings
Sheathing & Framing Repairs
Florida Roofing Contractor License Application Types
Initial Issuance Application
For a first-time Roofing Contractor license, filed as either an individual or a business entity.
Change of Status Application
For moving your existing license between business structures, or updating how it's held.
Qualify an Additional Entity Application
For an already-licensed qualifier who wants to extend their license to cover a second business entity.
Start Your Roofing Contractor Application
Initial Issuance Application
Review all Florida contractor license application types and purchase our Initial Issuance application service directly on our main application page.
- Review every Florida application type side by side
- Purchase the Initial Issuance application service
- Experience review & required document checklist
- Financial responsibility review
- Application package review & submission guidance
Need a Different Application Type?
Change of Status and Qualify an Additional Entity applications are quoted individually based on your specific situation — they aren't a flat-rate, self-checkout service.
- Tell us about your current license status
- We review your situation and the right application path
- We send you a quote specific to your case
General Liability Insurance
Every Certified Roofing Contractor must carry general liability insurance before the DBPR will issue a license.
We work closely with our sister company, Artisan Insurance Inc., to provide these insurance needs. Both businesses are family owned and operated, so your license paperwork and your insurance move together instead of stalling on each other.
Renewing a Roofing Contractor License
Certified licenses renew every two years, due by August 31 of even-numbered years. Renewal requires 14 hours of continuing education, covering topics like workplace safety, workers' compensation, and business practices. At least 1 hour of that must be wind mitigation coursework.
Let Us Handle Your Application
Whether you are applying for a new license, changing from one business to another, or wanting to qualify an additional business, we are here to help.
Florida Roofing Contractor License FAQ
What is a Florida Roofing Contractor license?
A Certified, statewide license that's unlimited in the roofing trade — covering installation, maintenance, repair, alteration, extension, and design of all kinds of roofing, waterproofing, and coating.
What experience do I need?
One of five education-and-experience combinations, plus documented experience in at least three roofing materials (shingles, metal, tile, concrete, or solar tile) and every listed roofing system element.
What application types are available?
Initial Issuance, Change of Status, and Qualify an Additional Entity applications.
Can I purchase my application online?
Yes — review all application types and purchase the Initial Issuance application service on our Florida Contractor License Information page. Change of Status and Qualify an Additional Entity are quoted individually.
What insurance do I need?
General liability insurance is required. Artisan Insurance Inc. coordinates this coverage alongside your application.
Contact
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Construction Industry Licensing Board
Customer Contact Center: 850.487.1395
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