According to the Illinois Roofing Industry Licensing Act, all contractors offering roof construction services must obtain a license from the Department of Professional Regulation before engaging in any work. In order to obtain the license each contractor must undergo a rigorous examination designed to reflect current standards and practices utilized by the roofing industry. This roofing test comes in a few different forms depending on the types of the buildings you intend to service.

The limited license comes in two different forms: the residential and the commercial/industrial. The limited license roofing test consists of 75 questions that must be answered within a 90 minute time limit. The unlimited license allows work to be conducted for both residential and commercial/industrial roofing projects and consists of 125 questions and a 2.5 hour time limit.

If you’re planning on filing an application for an exam and license, be aware that you must provide proof of liability insurance as well as workers compensation and unemployment insurances (if you have employees).

Taking a test always brings up feelings of anxiety, except for a lucky few. If you’re not in that small minority, then preparing for a big test like this can be quite a daunting task. The roofing exams cover VOLUMES of material, and in order to do well you should prepare in a way that reinforces the knowledge needed to pass. Our roofing preparation course was designed by industry leading professionals to help distill the subjects into manageable bits of information. We have conducted years of research in order to find the best ways to provide you with the knowledge and fundamentals to not only obtain your state license, but to translate it into a meaningful 3-5 day course.

We know the best way to quell test anxiety is to be as prepared as possible. Our roofing preparation course utilizes quizzes and practice exams in order to prepare for the state exams. The instructors here at Chicago Roofing School have only one goal: make sure you pass your roofing exam the first time!