How to get a roofing license in Massachusetts
Edited by John Voll. Last verified .
Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation (Home Improvement Contractor registration) licenses roofing contractors in Massachusetts. Home improvement contractor registration is not required when the aggregate contract price for one project is less than $500.
Who licenses roofing work in Massachusetts
| Credential | State license |
|---|---|
| Board | Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation (Home Improvement Contractor registration) official statement |
| Official lookup | We found no public online lookup; contact the board. |
| When a license is needed | Home improvement contractor registration is not required when the aggregate contract price for one project is less than $500. source |
| License types | Specialty CSL roof covering (construction supervisor license), Home Improvement Contractor certificate of registration (residential work on owner occupied 1 to 4 unit homes) |
How to get licensed
- Apply to Home Improvement Contractor registration as a Specialty CSL roof covering (construction supervisor license) or Home Improvement Contractor certificate of registration (residential work on owner occupied 1 to 4 unit homes).
- Yes, the Specialty CSL roof covering license is a construction supervisor license and requires passing the PSI exam. source
- Pay the home improvement contractor registration fee of $150 for residential roofing on owner occupied homes: $150. source
- Home improvement contractor registration must be renewed every two years. source
Roofing requirements in Massachusetts
| Exam | Yes, the Specialty CSL roof covering license is a construction supervisor license and requires passing the PSI exam. source |
|---|---|
| Experience | Not found on an official source. |
| Bond | Not found on an official source. |
| Insurance | Not found on an official source. |
| Renewal | 2 years (Home improvement contractor registration must be renewed every two year). source |
| Reciprocity | Not found on an official source. |
| Fees |
Hiring a roofing contractor?
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Questions
- Do you need a roofing license in Massachusetts?
- Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation (Home Improvement Contractor registration) licenses roofing contractors in Massachusetts. Home improvement contractor registration is not required when the aggregate contract price for one project is less than $500.
- How do I check a roofing license in Massachusetts?
- The Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation (Home Improvement Contractor registration) keeps the record for roofing contractors in Massachusetts. We did not find a public online lookup, so contact the board through its own site.
- How much does a roofing license cost in Massachusetts?
- Home improvement contractor registration fee of $150 for residential roofing on owner occupied home. Guaranty Fund payment of $100 with a new home improvement contractor registration (zero to three employees).
- How often does a roofing license renew in Massachusetts?
- Home improvement contractor registration must be renewed every two years.
Other trades in Massachusetts
- General contractor license in Massachusetts
- Electrical license in Massachusetts
- Plumbing license in Massachusetts
- HVAC license in Massachusetts
- All Massachusetts trades
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Sources
- https://www.mass.gov/info-details/learn-about-different-construction-supervisor-licenses
- https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXX/Chapter142A/Section14
- https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-a-construction-supervisor-license
- https://www.mass.gov/info-details/home-improvement-contractor-registration-and-renewal
- https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXX/Chapter142A/Section11
This is not a government site. The licensing board's own record governs; always confirm on the official lookup. Information as of October 6, 2026.