Illinois Roofing Contractors License Exam Prep Courses

2025 Course Dates

Calls us at 630-842-5551 and do not miss the Deadline.
Best prices in Illinois!

Unlimited License attends all 3 days, Limited License attends first 2 days of class.

January 21, 22, & 23, 2025
May 12, 13, & 14, 2025
October 27, 28, & 29, 2025

Instructor is a Licensed Architect and Contractor, No Impostors!

Passing ratio 98%!!!

Cost is 30% Less than Others! Go and Compare. Also, ask for their instructor’s credentials too.
Total Fee is $3,400.00 for Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Roofing License Class (Unlimited License)
Total Fee is $2,400.00 for Residential Roofing License Class (Limited License)
A $800 deposit secures your seat. Balance due at the first of class.

Location: Lewis University
1111 W. 22nd Street, Oak Brook, IL

IMPORTANT:
Before registering for these courses, you must first signup for the roofing license exam with Continental Testing.

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98% Passing Ratio!

When you enroll in the roofing courses provided by US-BES, we want you to feel confident in your ability to pass the exam that you are prepping for. That’s why we offer a passing guarantee! You are eligible to re-take our roofing course if you do not receive a passing grade on the roofing course’s exam. How’s that for confidence?

Time: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM each day
Location: Lewis University, Oak Brook, which is a 20-minute drive from Chicago and its suburbs. Address: 1111 West 22nd Street, Oak Brook, IL.

IMPORTANT:
Before registering, you must first signup for the roofing license exam with Continental Testing.

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About the Class

We prepare you to pass the residential and commercial roofing exams for the State of Illinois. Our secret weapon is your teacher because he is a licensed architect who is also a contractor (see bio below). You get the best of two worlds. We are one of a kind in this field.

Our small class sizes allow us to focus our attention on our students, so you have the highest chance of passing the exams. Our ‘Very Affordable’ in-person classes are 30% LESS then the other providers!. Call the other providers and compare prices. Plus ask them about their instructor’s credentials. We are fully transparent and show ‘All’ our information on this website.

There is a retake warranty (in the unlikely case you need to retake).

If you have any questions, contact us here.

We cover the following subject areas:

Day 1:

RESIDENTIAL ROOFING PREP CLASS

  • Roof Slopes

  • Roof Decks

  • Vapor Drive

  • Ventilation

  • Roof Framing

  • Steep - Slope Roofing Systems

  • Ice Dam Protection

  • Flashing

  • Shingle - Type Roof Covering

  • Drainage

  • Business Administration

  • Illinois Roofing Contractor Laws

  • Sample Test

Illinois Roofing License Class

Day 2:

RESIDENTIAL / COMMERICAL ROOFING PREP CLASS

  • Low-Slope Roofing Systems

  • Expansion Joints

  • Insulation

  • Membrane Roofing Coverages

  • Repair & Reroofing Issues

  • Single-Ply Membrane

  • Workplace Safety (OSHA)

  • Fall Protection

  • Worksite & Equipment Setup

  • Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)

  • Estimating

  • Sample Test

Day 3:

RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, & INDUSTRIAL (UNLIMITED)

COMMERICAL / INDUSTRIAL

  • Low - Slope Roof Decks

  • Tile Roof

  • Rigid Insulation

  • Spray Polyurethane Foam

  • Waterproofing & Damp Proofing

  • Vapor Retarders

  • Temporary Roofs in Low-slope Roofing

  • Flashing in Low-Slope Roofing

  • Steel Roof Deck

  • Metal Roofing System

  • Thermoset & Thermoplastic Roofing

  • Sample Test

No need to purchase the NRCA Roofing Manual, National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies Volumes and many other books. We provide the study manuals. All you do is attend the classes.

Materials Included in Our Courses:

  • Roofing Study Guidebooks

  • OSHA Study Guidebooks

  • Number # 2 Pencils & Pencil Sharpener

  • Pens

  • Spiral Notebook

  • Highlighters

  • Solar-Power Calculator, 5-3/4 ”x 4-1/2”

  • Plus, a “Laptop Briefcase Bag” to carry and store your personal class materials.

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Frank Gonzalez, AIA, ALA, GGP Chicago

Frank is president and founder of US-BES & US-CES. He is a licensed architect in Illinois, New York, and Florida. With 30 years of architectural and construction experience, Frank has performed proficiently in a wide variety of construction disciplines. His forward-thinking and progressive approaches have led him to become a sought-after architectural consultant and contractor for both landmark and contemporary renovations, including high-performance building energy projects.

Frank is licensed in Illinois as a Public Adjuster, Roofing Contractor, and Home Inspector. In Chicago, he is a licensed General Contractor and a Brick & Concrete Masonry Contractor (Class A).

Frank’s persistence in helping others in the construction industry led to the development of the Chicago Masonry Contractors License Exam Training Courses.

In 2024, he has now expanded his course offerings to include an Exam Training Course for the Illinois State Roofing Contractor License exam.

He is a commissioner of the Hinsdale Preservation Commission. He is also a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the Association of Licensed Architects (ALA), and a Green Globes Professional (GGP). Frank has won awards in the construction industry, writes construction articles regularly, and is invited as a guest lecturer at various professional organizations.