How to become a roofer in Virginia

Most roofers in Virginia start in an apprenticeship or a helper job and learn on the job. The contractor license comes later, if you run your own business.

2registered apprenticeship programs $23.28median an hour in Virginia

Pick your way in

Apprenticeship

Earn while you learn

A program hires you, pays you on the job and runs your classes.

Pay: From day one
In VA: 2 registered programs

Find a program near you

Trade school

Classroom first

Learn the basics, then find work to log your hours.

Pay: You pay tuition
In VA: 3 schools with programs

Trade schools in Virginia

Helper

Start on a crew

Get hired as a helper by a licensed roofing contractor and log hours on the job.

Pay: Paid on the job
Start: No experience needed

How to get started

The license steps

Get hired or start training
Join a registered apprenticeship, take a trade school program, or work as a helper for a licensed contractor.
Compare the ways in
Work as a roofer
Median pay in Virginia is $23.28 an hour.
Roofer pay in Virginia
Run your own shop
Qualified individual needs 1, 3 or 5 years of ROC experience for Class C, B or A (18VAC50-22-40, -50, -60).
Issued by
VA Board for Contractors (DPOR)
Virginia contractor license