The Professional Way of Starting a Roofing Business

Business Overview:

If you have solid knowledge of the roofing business and you’re ready to be your own boss, consider starting a roofing business and watch your income take off. You will definitely need a bit of startup cash and a solid roofing business plan in order to succeed with this business idea, but you will likely earn your investment back—and then some—very soon after you open your business. So here’s the 411 on how to start a roofing business: First you’ll need to get a business license, a local permit, business insurance, and equipment (vehicle, tools, safety gear, etc.). Then you will want to hire trustworthy roofers to complete the jobs you win as the roofing contractor. Finally, you will want to advertise your business to keep your company and your employees happy and working well. As contractor, you will need to be the face of your business; in other words, you will interface with your customers and ensure they are happy with the job your roofers do. You will be responsible for the quality of the work your company provides.

A Day in the Life of a Roofing Business Owner:

Your days as a roofing business owner will begin early as you confirm the day’s jobs and ensure your roofers get to their respective locations. You will also do well to keep a close eye on the weather since it will affect your employees’ ability to work (it will also give you work—leaky roofs can mean big bucks), and you will want to have your mobile business phone handy to take customer calls throughout the day. Keeping up with business records and finances will fall on your shoulders as well, and handling employee or customer issues will be your job too. As owner, your decisions will affect the success of your company.

About Your Customers:

Customers of a roofing business will be in need of roof repair—either emergency or for maintenance reasons—and will be looking for a reliable and reasonably priced company to handle their needs.

What You Need to Start:

• A business name
• Business license, permit, and insurance
• Roofing tools and safety equipment
• A work vehicle
• Qualified and licensed roofers
• Advertising capabilities
• Financial-tracking software

The Good:

• You are not only your own boss, you are also a small business owner.
• You will be providing a valuable service for your community.
• You can take on as many roofing jobs as your employees can handle.
• The business can be started with a reasonable startup investment.
• The business can be quite lucrative, especially if your advertising techniques are effective.

The Bad:

• You will have to handle the wants and needs of your customers and of your employees, so having interpersonal skills is very important.
• Your business may have slow seasons with unpredictable inclement weather.

Resources:

• National Roofing Contractors Association
• Bureau of Labor Statistics on Roofers
• Wikipedia on Roof Construction

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