Getting your Illinois roofing license from Springfield has one built-in advantage: the state roofing exam is administered right here in the capital, so you can test locally. What you need is the right prep, and we bring that to Springfield-area roofers with local in-person sessions and Live Zoom you can join from anywhere.
Springfield Roofers Test Locally
Roofing is licensed by the state of Illinois, not by the city, so a roofer in Springfield, Chatham, Sherman, or Rochester needs the same license and passes the same exam as everyone else in the state. The good news for the capital: Continental Testing offers the state roofing exam in Springfield, so you do not have to travel to Chicago to sit it. Prepare well, test close to home, and get to work.
The Illinois Roofing License, in Brief
Two license classes cover every roofer in the state. Most Springfield contractors should go Unlimited so they can take on commercial work, not just small residential jobs.
| Residential | Unlimited | |
|---|---|---|
| What you can roof | Homes of 8 units or fewer | Any roof: residential, commercial, industrial |
| Exam | 80 questions, 90 min, 70% to pass | 130 questions, 150 min, 70% to pass |
| Exam fee | $248 | $248 |
| Bond | $10,000 | $25,000 |
Verified with IDFPR and Continental Testing as of 2026. The Springfield exam site means local testing. See the full license guide and cost breakdown.
Why Springfield Roofers Choose Us
We have run in-person roofing exam prep in Illinois since 2010, as the first company in the state built specifically around the roofing exam.
- We tell you what to study. We teach to the test, so you skip the stack of reference books and focus on what is actually asked.
- We guide you through the paperwork. We point you through the Continental Testing registration, insurance and bond, and the IDFPR application, so you know exactly what to do at each step.
- Two ways to attend. Local in-person sessions in the Springfield area, or Live Zoom from anywhere in Illinois.
- The full path. After roofing you can move into Public Adjusting, Xactimate, Claims, Masonry, and Liens through one training center.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do Springfield roofers take the exam?
The Illinois roofing exam is administered by Continental Testing in Springfield, as well as Chicago, so Springfield-area roofers can test locally.
Is there a roofing school in Springfield?
You do not need a Springfield-based school. Because roofing is licensed statewide, what you need is prep for the Illinois exam. We serve Springfield roofers with local in-person sessions and Live Zoom you can join from home.
Is the license different in Springfield than in Chicago?
No. It is the same Illinois state roofing license and the same exam statewide. Once licensed, you can work anywhere in Illinois.
How hard is the exam?
These are serious tests, and many roofers fail without preparation. The law and business sections are the hardest, not the hands-on roofing. Focused prep is what gets most people through on the first try.
How do I get started?
Call (773) 635-0099 or register online, and we will confirm your next class option, in person near Springfield or via Live Zoom.
The Bottom Line
Springfield roofers have it good: local testing and prep that comes to you, in person or by Live Zoom. Skip the search for a local school and go straight to what gets you licensed, exam-focused prep that teaches to the test. That is what we have done in Illinois since 2010.
Learn more: the license guide, the roofing exam, or upcoming classes.
Get Licensed From Springfield
Local testing, and prep in person or by Live Zoom. We tell you what to study and guide you through the process.