Roofing Contracting
Install and repair roofs for residential and commercial properties handling shingles, flat roofs, repairs, and complete roof replacements
Overview
Roofing contractors install and repair roofs - residential shingles, commercial flat roofs, metal roofing, and roof repairs.
You assess roof condition, provide estimates, install new roofs, and perform repairs as licensed roofing contractor.
Projects range from $500-$3,000 for repairs to $8,000-$40,000+ for roof replacements.
Revenue reaches $150,000-$500,000 with crew with 25-45% margins after labor and materials.
Target clients include homeowners needing roofs, property managers, insurance claims, storm damage, commercial buildings, and new construction.
Services include roof inspections and estimates, asphalt shingle installation, flat roof systems, metal roofing, roof repairs and leak fixes, gutter installation, emergency tarp and repairs, storm damage and insurance work, and commercial roofing.
Success requires roofing license and insurance, technical knowledge of roofing systems, crew management and safety, sales skills for high-ticket projects, working with insurance for storm claims, and managing materials and labor costs.
Many roofing contractors chase storm work in hail and wind damage areas, work with insurance adjusters and claims, offer financing for roof replacements, specialize in residential or commercial, focus on quality to build referral business, and manage crews of roofers for volume.
Required Skills
- Roofing
- Crew Management
- Safety
- Sales
- Insurance Claims
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Large project revenues from roof replacements
- Storm damage creates demand spikes
- Essential home improvement
- Insurance work provides leads
- Scalable with roofing crews
Cons
- Dangerous work with fall risks
- Weather-dependent operations
- Seasonal demand in some climates
- High insurance and worker comp costs
- Managing roofing crews and safety
How to Get Started
- Gain roofing experience and skills
- Obtain roofing contractor license
- Get liability and worker comp insurance
- Invest in roofing equipment, tools, and trucks
- Build roofing crew
- Develop sales and estimating skills
- Market to homeowners and property managers
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