St. Louis, MO – Daniel Madden, a 66 year-old veteran roofer, is clinging to life after slipping off the roof into a hot tar kettle. The temperatures of the kettle were near 600 degrees. More here.
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Rich Prue
Rich Prue is the founder of The Roofer’s Helper, a leading resource for roofing contractors and homeowners seeking expert advice on roofing industry trends, business tips, and home maintenance. With years of hands-on experience as a second-generation roofer, Rich brings practical knowledge and insider insights to help roofing professionals start and grow their businesses and serve clients effectively. The Roofer's Helper platform reaches close to 1 million followers on social media, offering both educational and entertaining content, business resources, marketing tips, and product recommendations to roofing professionals and homeowners alike. https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-prue/
Marco Island, FL. – A 20 year-old roofer died after his ladder touched a power line. Another roofer was also injured in the accident. The roofers were trying to get off the roof due to a coming thunderstorm. More here.
New Small Business Loans in Texas While it is optimal to start a business debt-free, that is not always possible. It is sometimes necessary to get a small business loan to help get a new company started. There are a number of ways to get financing for a new business in Texas. Every loan opportunity has different requirements, so new business owners may have to try multiple organizations before finding the right loan options. Below are links to a few out of many financing opportunities available in the state of Texas: Small Business Administration People Fund Texas Workforce Commission BCL…
Choosing The Best Construction Company Name When starting a new construction business, it can be frustrating trying to come up with a name for your new company. Here are a few points to consider to help you choose the best name for your new construction company. -Create a Business Plan for your new Construction Company: Write down your short and long term goals. A clear business plan detailing where you want your company to go in the future may help in deciding a business name. -Choose a Business Structure: Sole-proprietorships and Partnerships often are not considered legal entities, and may have less…
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 are: Regional economy, the type of roofing service you are offering, your competition, material costs, and profit margin. I have heard it said that if you sign up every job you give an estimate for, your prices are too low, if you are not signing…
Starting A Roof Cleaning Business Roof cleaning can be a great source of income, whether you are already a roofer, and are expanding your list of services, or someone looking to start a new roof cleaning business. If you are already a roofer, your equipment purchases for a roof cleaning company will be much less. If you are starting from scratch, your startup costs will be much more. Need help choosing a roof cleaning business name?: Roof Cleaning Business Name Ideas Planning Before registering your company, it would be wise to plan your way to a successful business. Some points to…
How to Register Your Roofing Business In Texas Here are some steps you may have to take (not necessarily in order) to start your roof cleaning company in the state of Texas. Before you go further, have you written a business plan? Also, make sure you market your new roof cleaning business effectively after you register. Getting Started- Here is a website that will help if you want to start a business in Texas: Start a Business In Texas 1. Select your business structure. Sole-proprietor, LLC, Partnership, Corporation, etc. Find out more here: http://www.sos.state.tx.us/corp/businessstructure.shtml 2. Register your roof cleaning business name. Find out more about registering a fictitious…
The roofing equipment you will need for your new business will vary, depending on what type of roofing systems you will be installing, and what type of repairs you will be performing. It is generally recommended to start with basic roofing tools, and then add specific equipment needed when new jobs require it. I made the mistake early on in my business of buying a number of roofing related gadgets that I ended up never using. It is much wiser to buy tools as you go, and let new jobs pay for them. If you are sure of what type…
Drones have rapidly increased in popularity over past few years. Recently, roofing companies have started to take advantage of this valuable technology. A drone can provide valuable insights when estimating and inspecting roofs. With thermal imaging attached to the drone, possible leaks and insulation/air leak issues can also be assessed. Some companies are starting to offer technology for drones that includes measurements, allowing you to get accurate roof measurements from the air. Before purchasing a drone and flying it over a customer’s house, be aware of the laws in your area, and the risks involved. You may want to check with the…
While some business will sell themselves, that is usually not the case. Depending on the economic situation in your region, along with the competition from other roofing contractors, you may need to spend less time on the roof and more time in the office and on the street to get your business moving. Here are some ways you can throttle your roofing business: Marketing – Effective marketing doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg Pricing – How you set your pricing and present your pricing to customers can boost sales. Customer Relations – Treating your customers right can bring in new jobs.…