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Roofing and Siding Contractor License & Exam Prep
This page outlines all requirements to obtain a Roofing and Siding Contractor license in Idaho. Passing the exam is a vital step in the process, and we have you covered. All of our training is offered in an online self-paced format. Our exam prep is designed to help you pass your test the first time, and is backed with our no pass, no pay policy. All of our courses are available from almost any device, any time. We hope that you will make RocketCert your home to help you obtain your Idaho Roofing and Siding Contractor License.
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What type of work can be done with this license?
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Type-4 Specialty Construction Licenses
The holder of a license for Type 4, Specialty Construction, shall be entitled to bid a public works project as a prime contractor or as a subcontractor, if more than fifty percent (50%) of the work to be performed by him on such project is covered by a category or categories listed on the license held by the licensee.
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Type-4 Roofing and Siding Specialty Contractor License
A specialty contractor whose primary business includes the ability and expertise to examine surfaces and to bring such surfaces to a condition where asphaltum, pitch, tar, felt, flax, shakes, shingles, roof tile, slate and any other material or materials or any combination thereof, that use and custom has established as usable for, or which material or materials are now used as, such waterproof, weatherproof or watertight seal for such membranes, roof and surfaces; but shall not include a contractor whose sole contracting business is the installation of devices or stripping for the internal control of external weather conditions.
What are the requirements to getting a license?
Documentation- A complete statement of the general nature of the applicant's contracting business including:
- A concise description of experience and qualifications.
- A list of clients for whom work has been performed.
- A description of the value and character of contract work completed and whom performed during the three year period prior to filling the application.
- A general description of the applicant's machinery and equipment.
- Annual financial statement.
- A letter from applicant's bonding company, not an insurance agent, stating the amount of the applicant's bonding capability per project and in the aggregate, including supporting documentation.
- Documentation of the existence of a written guaranty agreement between the applicant and a third-party in which the third-party guarantor agrees to assume financial responsibility for payment of any obligations of the applicant for any particular project as may be determined by a court of competent jurisdiction.
- The name, social security number, and business address of an individual applicant or, if the applicant is a partnership, its tax identification number, business address, and the names and addresses of all general partners.
Financial Guidelines- Class D
- Bid Limit: $50,000
- Net Worth: $10,000
- Working Capital: $3,000
- Class C
- Bid Limit: $200,000
- Net Worth: $25,000
- Working Capital: $7,500
- Class CC
- Bid Limit: $400,000
- Net Worth: $75,000
- Working Capital: $25,000
- Class B
- Bid Limit: $600,000
- Net Worth: $150,000
- Working Capital: $50,000
- Class A
- Bid Limit: $1,250,000
- Net Worth: $300,000
- Working Capital: $100,000
- Class AA
- Bid Limit: $3,000,000
- Net Worth: $450,000
- Working Capital: $150,000
- Class AAA
- Bid Limit: $5,000,000
- Net Worth: $600,000
- Working Capital: $200,000
- Class Unlimited
- Bid Limit: No Bid Limit
- Net Worth: $1,000,000
- Working Capital: $600,000
How do I obtain a license?
To apply for your license, contact the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses at 208-334-3950 or visit the board Website.
All contractor licenses are valid for 12 months starting on the first day of a calendar month and ending on the last day of the 12th month of licensure. To renew you are required to submit a renewal application and the appropriate renewal fee.
With RocketCert, our education is written by a combination of professional educators and industry professionals. Our exam prep is guaranteed to help you pass the exam, and is backed with our no pass, no pay policy. We pride ourselves on providing industry leading customer service. Also, if you find a better original price on any online course that we offer, we will beat it by 10%.
Preparing to pass the State exam is a critical part of the licensing process. Failing the exam can result in substantial delays before you are able to work under your license. We offer industry leading exam prep and all of the required books, at an unbeatable price.
After studying with RocketCert, you will be on your way to passing the required State exam (see below). Prior to scheduling your exam, you must first contact the Division of Building Safety (DBS) at 208-332-7137 and submit your initial application to begin this process. To schedule your exam, call 1-800-955-3044 at least two business days prior to the date you would like to test. Testing centers are setup throughout the State in larger cities. Pre-approval is required from the testing agency prior to scheduling the exam
After completing all the steps above, it will be time to apply through DBS to obtain your Idaho Roofing and Siding Contractor License. Have questions or concerns with this process (or just a lack of time)? Learn more about how we can assist with our Application Processing Program.
Which exam do I need to take?
To schedule your exam, submit a completed application for approval by the state.
Idaho Public Works Contractor’s Exam
- Total Questions: 110
- 80 questions from Contractor's Business & Law Reference Manual
- 30 questions from Public Works Contractor Licensing Statutes and Rules
- Passing Score: 70% correct
- Time: 4 hours
- OPEN BOOK
How do I pass the exam?
The Idaho exams are open book. The references below are permitted to be tabbed, highlighted, and used during your test! Unfortunately, our online course is NOT permitted to be accessed during the State exam.
The exam prep includes math, load calculations, highlighting guides covering the topics your exam is based on, practice questions for each references, and unlimited attempts on our "test simulation".
Online Exam Prep Includes:
- Math & Plans Lessons - Here, we teach you math concepts and how to solve calculations on test day.
- Highlighting Guides - Introduce the critical information in your book(s). This will familiarize you with each book’s content and its layout.
- Quizzes - These practice quizzes are based on each individual book/reference. They reinforce key concepts.
- Test Simulation / Practice Exam - Comprehensive exams randomly generated from our database of questions. Test simulations are restricted by time, and hints are disabled. Test simulations are as close to the real exam as you can get.
- Guide to Tabbing - This section includes tabbing books and other test taking strategies to keep calm and focused during the exam.
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