What to Do if You Want to Be a Florida Roofer 

Want to get into roofing? If you like working with your hands, and doing physical labor, a job as a roofing contractor could be a great match for you.  

What does a roofing contractor do? A roofer installs, maintains, repairs, alters, extends and designs everything to do with roofs. They are skilled in knowing how to waterproof, coat, repair, stop leaks, and more. Roofing contractors repair and replace and install roofs in both residential homes and commercial buildings. A roofer can be self-employed or work for a larger construction-based company.  

As a roofer, you don’t have to worry about your job disappearing. This career type will never be put out of work as roofs will always be found on homes and buildings across the country and world. 

You can’t just have knowledge of roofing to become a roofer. You need a license. Without the license, you are practicing illegally and unsafely in Florida. If any problem occurs, you can get into a lot of legal trouble. 

As a roofer, you can also have a specialty when it comes to roofing. Roofs are made from all different materials. Roofers can choose which type of roofs they are exceptionally skilled at installing or repair, like metal or tile, and some people even do solar panels. 

As a contractor licensing company, we can help you get your Florida roofer contractor’s license. We have helped hundreds of people complete their application successfully and get their license fast. As part of the application process, there are certain requirements and experience needed in order to get a license as a roofer. Here is a list of what is required. 

• Four years of experience working under a licensed roofing contractor. This experience can be reduced by up to 3 years with college credits and/or military service. 
• At least one year out of the four years of work experience must have been as a foreman 
• You must show experience from this employment period that shows substantial compliance with statutory experience requirements in all these areas: 

• Built-up Roofing Systems 
• Built-up Roofing 
• Roll Roofing 
• Modified Bitumen 
• Cold Process 

• Single-ply Systems 
• Single-ply 
• Foam 
• Architectural Metal Roofing 
• Concrete and Tile Roofing 
• Shingles & Shakes 
• Gutters and Downspouts 

If you’re ready to get your Florida roofer contractor’s license, please contact us at Licenses, Etc. to get started. The process can be stressful and complicated, but we know the ins and outs of everything needed and will make it easier for you. We will do all the hard work for you.

Click our Florida roofing contractor license page to learn more or call 239-777-1028 to get started on the contractor license process today.