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How to get a roofing license in Tennessee
Who licenses roofing in TN
Regulator: Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors — home improvement licensing — verify any license there before hiring or trusting advice.
License levels
| Credential | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| Home Improvement / BC contractor | Roofing within home-improvement scope (roughly $3,000–$25,000 jobs) requires the home improvement license; larger work falls under BC contractor classifications |
Fees
Typically $200–$500 all-in
Renewal
Biennial renewal
What TN roofing pros earn
Tennessee roofers typically earn in the $21–$28/hr range (recent BLS data)
The path, in one paragraph
Crew experience → home improvement license for residential roofing scope → BC classifications if you grow into larger construction.
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