Table of Contents If you want to start a roofing business, you must realize that running a profitable roofing company is a lot more than knowing how to find a leak or replace a roof. Just because you can do a great job installing shingles, managing a crew as a foreman, or selling roofs, doesn’t […]
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Trying to sign up a roof job, especially when you are new to the roofing business, can be intimidating. If you are a new roofing company owner, you will quickly find that filling your schedule with jobs may take some effort. Here are a few tips to help give you a better chance at lining
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Choosing A Business Structure For Your Roofing Company When starting a new roofing business, one of the first steps to take, often before even choosing a name, is selecting a business structure. The four basics business structures are sole proprietorship, partnership, LLC (Limited Liability Company), and Corporation. The scope of your business along with your
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Roofing Liability Insurance Roofing can be a dangerous job, but the risks aren’t always just with the roofer getting hurt. Mistakes or accidents on the job can cause injuries to homeowners and bystanders. Misunderstandings, poor communication, or neglect can possibly lead to a lawsuit. Whether you dropped a hammer and smashed a priceless lawn ornament, or
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Roofing Tools and Equipment Good, reliable roofing tools and equipment are critical for any roofing contractor. Some tools end up collecting dust or costing more time or money than they are worth. It is important to research the equipment and tools you want to purchase to make sure they are safe, reliable, and worth the
Table of Contents Starting A Gutter Business A seamless gutter company can be relatively easy to start, and turn into a good source of continual income. The most important part of starting any business is the initial planning. After the planning, you’ll need to register your new gutter business to make it legal. Then, you’ll
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If you have ever hand-nailed a shingle roof, and then used a nail gun, you will know the huge difference this tool will make in production time when used properly. Roofing nail guns are pretty much essential to any roofing trying to compete in the asphalt shingle market. Here is a comparison of two of
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A roof coating business can be a profitable venture for a number of reasons. If you live in or near a city, you will find thousands upon thousands of flat roofs, many of which need to be coated. Cold coatings last approximately 5 years, so the opportunities for repeat business are high. It is also
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Here is a small list of some of what The Roofer’s Helper’s considers the best roofing tools: The Stortz Medium Duty Slate Ripper My Stortz slate ripper has lasted over twenty years. It is a great tool not only for slate repair, but also for shingle repair and tile repair. I can’t see any roofer
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Pricing Your Work A big question, usually coming from a roofing contractor just starting a new roofing business, or who wants to offer a new service is: “What should I charge?” The answer to that question will depend on a number of factors. A few major factors when trying to decide how to set prices for your roof work
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