The 1 Package: All-Inclusive Florida Roofing Contractor Exam, Licensing & Business Setup Solution

Move from Florida Roofing Contractor exam preparation to licensing support and business setup with one comprehensive package. The 1 Package combines professionally highlighted and tabbed roofing trade books, Business and Finance references, live classes, recorded instruction, self-study courses, Business and Finance flash cards, Application Service, business formation assistance, EIN filing, and contractor compliance guidance.

This all-inclusive solution is designed for candidates who want coordinated support through the major stages of becoming a Florida Roofing Contractor. It brings together the reference materials used for exam study, multiple course formats for business and trade preparation, licensing application support, and the services needed to establish a professional business entity.

The included roofing trade library covers membrane roof systems, metal panel roofing, spray polyurethane foam systems, steep-slope roofing, architectural sheet metal, flashing, condensation control, air leakage, waterproofing, estimating, OSHA construction safety, Florida building requirements, and test protocols for high-velocity hurricane zones.

The Business and Finance library supports study of contracts, bidding, accounting, contractor administration, financial responsibilities, and Florida professional regulation. Every included rental book is professionally highlighted and tabbed to create a more organized study experience and support faster reference navigation during open-book exam preparation.

Live classes provide instructor-led review of major roofing and business subjects. Recorded classes allow candidates to revisit lessons and difficult topics. Self-study courses provide a flexible structure for independent preparation, practice questions, calculations, and reference-book navigation. Business and Finance flash cards reinforce important terms and concepts between longer study sessions.

After exam preparation, Application Service helps organize the Florida contractor licensing submission. Business Formation assistance supports the creation of an LLC or corporation, while EIN Filing helps establish the federal identification needed for professional business operations. Contractor Compliance Guidance provides additional support for understanding the responsibilities involved in operating a Florida roofing business.

Exam Details

The Florida Roofing Contractor licensing process includes roofing trade examinations and a Business and Finance examination. The 1 Package provides books, classes, self-study materials, flash cards, and application support for both areas.

Roofing trade preparation covers the technical knowledge involved in roofing construction, repair, maintenance, reroofing, waterproofing, estimating, workplace safety, and Florida code compliance. Candidates should prepare to work with multiple roofing systems rather than concentrating on only one type of roof covering.

Membrane roofing study may include built-up roofing, modified bitumen, thermoset and thermoplastic single-ply systems, roof decks, insulation, cover boards, attachment methods, surfacing, drainage, flashing, penetrations, and perimeter conditions.

Metal panel and spray polyurethane foam preparation may involve panel configurations, fasteners, clips, substrates, thermal movement, sealants, flashing, spray foam application, protective coatings, repairs, and system details.

Steep-slope roofing study may include asphalt shingles, tile, slate, wood roofing products, underlayments, ventilation, fastening, valleys, ridges, hips, eaves, rakes, penetrations, and flashing details.

Architectural metal preparation may address copings, gutters, downspouts, roof edges, joints, transitions, counterflashing, drainage, expansion, and metal movement. Condensation and air-leakage topics involve moisture movement and uncontrolled airflow through roof and building-envelope assemblies.

Waterproofing preparation may address systems, substrates, drainage, transitions, joints, protection, penetrations, and below-grade or above-grade applications. Estimating study may include roof measurements, areas, slopes, waste factors, labor, productivity, material quantities, unit conversions, and project costs.

The Business and Finance examination focuses on the financial and administrative responsibilities involved in operating a contracting business. Subjects may include accounting, contracts, bidding, job costing, financial statements, taxes, insurance, business organization, employment responsibilities, licensing requirements, and contractor administration.

Open Book Test

The Florida Roofing Contractor trade and Business and Finance examinations are open book. Candidates may use approved references during the applicable examination session when those books comply with current testing-center rules.

An open-book exam requires more than access to the correct publications. Candidates must identify the subject of the question, choose the most relevant reference, locate the governing information, interpret the material, and apply it within the available testing time.

The highlighted and tabbed books included with The 1 Package help create a clearer navigation system. Tabs identify major roofing systems, chapters, code divisions, contract articles, estimating topics, accounting subjects, and safety sections. Highlighting draws attention to important provisions, definitions, tables, and frequently reviewed information.

A membrane roofing question may require the NRCA manual for membrane roof systems. A metal panel or spray polyurethane foam question may require the corresponding NRCA volume. A steep-slope question may require the NRCA steep-slope manual.

Architectural sheet-metal, flashing, condensation, and air-leakage questions may require the SMACNA manual or the applicable NRCA roofing manual. Waterproofing questions may require the NRCA Waterproofing Manual. Estimating questions may require Walker’s Building Estimator’s Reference Book or Roofing Construction and Estimating.

OSHA questions may require 29 CFR Part 1926. Florida code and high-wind questions may require the Florida Building Code - Building or the Florida Building Code - Test Protocols for High-Velocity Hurricane Zones.

Business questions may require the Contractors Manual, Builder’s Guide to Accounting, A201, A401, A701, or Florida Statutes Chapter 455. Candidates should practice identifying which book applies to contracts, bidding, accounting, regulation, or contractor administration.

Highlighting and tabs are navigation aids rather than answer keys. Candidates should read surrounding definitions, exceptions, notes, tables, and related provisions before choosing an answer. Only references that comply with current examination rules should be taken into the testing center.

Licensing Steps

Begin by reviewing the current qualifications for Florida Roofing Contractor licensure. Candidates should understand the required examinations and the experience, education, financial, insurance, background, and application requirements associated with the license.

Complete the applicable registration process for the roofing trade and Business and Finance examinations. After authorization, schedule the required testing appointments and review the current identification, reference-book, and testing-center requirements.

Prepare with the included live classes, recorded lessons, self-study courses, Business and Finance flash cards, and highlighted and tabbed books. Divide roofing study into membrane systems, metal and SPF roofing, steep-slope construction, architectural sheet metal, waterproofing, estimating, safety, Florida codes, and high-wind test protocols.

Divide Business and Finance preparation into contracts, bidding, accounting, financial management, contractor administration, insurance, employment responsibilities, and professional regulation.

Practice with the books under timed conditions. Identify the question subject, select the likely reference, locate the applicable information, and confirm the answer from the text. Review missed questions to determine whether the difficulty involved trade knowledge, book selection, navigation, interpretation, calculation, or time management.

After completing the required examinations, move forward with the Florida Roofing Contractor licensing application. Application Service is included to support an organized submission process and help candidates prepare the appropriate licensing paperwork.

Applicants remain responsible for providing accurate information, meeting all qualifications, and supplying required supporting documents. Licensing approval is determined by the applicable Florida authorities.

Business Formation assistance supports the creation of an LLC or corporation. EIN Filing helps the new business obtain its federal tax identification number. Contractor Compliance Guidance provides additional support for understanding the administrative responsibilities involved in operating a Florida roofing company.

State Requirements

Florida Roofing Contractor applicants must satisfy the requirements established for the state certification category. These requirements extend beyond examination preparation and may include qualifying experience or accepted education, financial responsibility, background review, insurance, workers’ compensation compliance, fees, and supporting documentation.

The Roofing Contractor credential has a defined legal scope. Candidates should understand the roofing, waterproofing, and related activities authorized by the license and should not assume that passing the examinations permits work assigned to another contractor category or separately regulated trade.

Applicants should maintain accurate records of employment, roofing projects, supervisory responsibilities, education, and qualifying experience. Organized documentation can help support a more efficient licensing submission.

Application Service assists with the administrative process, but applicants remain responsible for meeting the licensing requirements and providing truthful, complete information. Business formation and EIN filing do not replace contractor licensing or business qualification requirements.

Reference Books

• Included Book: Walker’s Building Estimator’s Reference Book, 33rd Edition
  A construction estimating reference containing labor and material information, quantity guidance, productivity data, calculations, and practical resources for developing project estimates.
• Included Book: Code of Federal Regulations, OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926
  The federal construction-safety regulations covering fall protection, ladders, scaffolds, personal protective equipment, tools, electrical hazards, material handling, and other jobsite requirements.
• Included Book: SMACNA Architectural Sheet Metal Manual, 7th Edition, January 2012
  A technical sheet-metal reference covering flashing, copings, gutters, downspouts, roof edges, drainage, joints, penetrations, and architectural metal details.
• Included Book: Roofing Construction and Estimating by D. Atcheson
  A roofing reference addressing construction methods, materials, roof geometry, measurements, quantities, labor, estimating procedures, and project planning.
• Included Book: The NRCA Roofing Manual: Membrane Roof Systems, 2023
  A technical manual covering built-up, modified bitumen, and single-ply membrane systems, including decks, insulation, attachments, flashing, drainage, and installation details.
• Included Book: The NRCA Roofing Manual: Metal Panel and SPF Roof Systems, 2024
  A reference covering metal panel and spray polyurethane foam roofing systems, including fasteners, substrates, sealants, coatings, flashing, attachment, and repair considerations.
• Included Book: The NRCA Roofing Manual: Steep-Slope Roof Systems, 2025
  A technical manual addressing shingles, tile, slate, wood roofing, underlayments, ventilation, fastening, flashing, valleys, ridges, hips, and penetrations.
• Included Book: The NRCA Roofing Manual: Architectural Metal Flashing and Condensation and Air Leakage Control, 2022 or 2026
  A specialized reference covering architectural metal flashing, perimeter details, moisture movement, condensation control, and air-leakage considerations.
• Included Book: The NRCA Waterproofing Manual, Second Edition, 2020
  A technical waterproofing reference addressing systems, substrates, transitions, drainage, joints, penetrations, protection, and installation practices.
• Included Book: Florida Building Code - Building, 2023
  A Florida code volume covering roof assemblies, reroofing, weather protection, wind resistance, structural requirements, materials, inspections, and related building provisions.
• Included Book: Florida Building Code - Test Protocols for High-Velocity Hurricane Zones, 2023
  A Florida code reference containing testing procedures for roofing products, assemblies, components, and building-envelope systems used in designated high-velocity hurricane zones.
• Included Book: A201 General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, 2017
  A contract document addressing the rights, responsibilities, and relationships of the owner, contractor, and architect during a construction project.
• Included Book: A401 Standard Form of Agreement Between Contractor and Subcontractor, 2017
  A construction agreement covering contractor-subcontractor responsibilities, payment, performance, coordination, and project obligations.
• Included Book: A701 Instructions to Bidders, 2018
  A bidding document addressing bidder responsibilities, proposal procedures, submission requirements, interpretations, and bidding administration.
• Included Book: Builder’s Guide to Accounting by Michael C. Thomsett, Copyright 2001
  A construction-accounting reference covering financial records, job costs, overhead, payroll, cash flow, and accounting practices.
• Included Book: Contractors Manual, 2025
  A contractor business and administration reference covering accounting, financial management, contracts, insurance, taxation, employment responsibilities, and regulatory subjects.
• Included Book: Florida Statutes Chapter 455, Current Edition
  A Florida statutory reference addressing professional regulation, licensing administration, disciplinary authority, and related requirements.

Exam Room Approved Books

The professionally highlighted and tabbed roofing trade and Business and Finance references listed in this package are intended for use during the applicable Florida Roofing Contractor examination sessions, subject to the current official reference list and testing-center rules.

Candidates should organize the books by examination area before test day. Roofing trade references should be prepared for the applicable trade session, while the contract, accounting, contractor, and statutory books should be organized for Business and Finance.

Only approved books that comply with current requirements for editions, binding, highlighting, tabs, notes, attachments, and book condition should be taken into the examination room.

Test Information and Study Materials

Create separate Roofing Trade and Business and Finance study tracks. Within the roofing track, organize the books into membrane systems, metal and SPF roofing, steep-slope systems, architectural metal, waterproofing, estimating, safety, and Florida codes.

Within the Business and Finance track, organize preparation around contracts, bidding, accounting, financial management, contractor administration, and professional regulation. Use the flash cards during shorter sessions to reinforce important terms, formulas, and responsibilities.

Attend live classes for guided instruction and subject review. Use recorded classes to revisit difficult topics, replay book-navigation demonstrations, and review calculations. Complete self-study lessons between classes to maintain consistent progress.

Use the highlighted and tabbed books throughout every course format. When a lesson introduces a topic, locate the corresponding section in the physical reference. This helps connect course instruction with the books used during open-book testing.

Complete timed lookup exercises. Identify the topic, select the correct reference, locate the information, and read the surrounding language. Track topics that take the longest to locate and devote additional practice to those books.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep supports Florida Roofing Contractor candidates with professionally highlighted and tabbed books, live classes, recorded lessons, self-study courses, Business and Finance flash cards, application assistance, and reference-navigation practice.

Roofing-focused preparation connects membrane systems, metal roofing, spray polyurethane foam, steep-slope assemblies, architectural sheet metal, waterproofing, estimating, OSHA safety, and Florida code requirements with the appropriate references.

Business preparation reinforces accounting, contracts, bidding, financial responsibilities, contractor administration, and professional regulation. Practice-oriented study helps candidates develop a repeatable method for selecting references, locating provisions, interpreting technical language, checking calculations, and managing exam time.

The included Application Service helps organize the licensing process. Business Formation support helps establish an LLC or corporation. EIN Filing supports business banking, tax administration, employee hiring, and professional operations. Contractor Compliance Guidance helps customers understand important administrative responsibilities after the business is established.

The 1 Package supports exam preparation, licensing organization, and business readiness without guaranteeing examination results, license approval, state acceptance, earnings, or business performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in The 1 Package?

The package includes all listed highlighted and tabbed roofing trade and Business and Finance rental books, live classes, recorded classes, self-study courses, Business and Finance flash cards, one year of course access, Application Service, Business Formation, EIN Filing, and Contractor Compliance Guidance.

How long is course access?

The package includes 1 year of course access.

What is the total price?

The package price is $3,595. A refundable $1,300 book deposit is also required, making the total amount due $4,895.

When is the deposit refundable?

The $1,300 deposit is refundable when the books are returned in similar condition within six months from the date they are shipped.

Are all included books highlighted and tabbed?

Yes. The included roofing trade and Business and Finance rental books are professionally highlighted and tabbed.

Are live, recorded, and self-study classes included?

Yes. The package includes live instruction, recorded classes, and self-study courses for roofing trade and Business and Finance preparation.

Are Business and Finance flash cards included?

Yes. Business and Finance flash cards are included to reinforce accounting, contracts, financial concepts, terminology, and contractor responsibilities.

Is Application Service included?

Yes. Application Service is included to help organize the Florida Roofing Contractor licensing submission.

What does Business Formation include?

Business Formation includes assistance establishing an LLC or corporation so the roofing business has a formal legal structure.

Why does the package include EIN Filing?

An EIN can support business banking, tax administration, payroll, employee hiring, and professional business operations.

Are the Florida Roofing Contractor examinations open book?

Yes. Approved references may be used during the applicable examination sessions when the books comply with current testing rules.

Does the package guarantee a passing score or license approval?

No. The package provides books, courses, flash cards, application support, and business setup services, but examination performance and licensing approval depend on the applicant’s preparation and satisfaction of applicable requirements.