Author: 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/

How To Start A Roofing Business in AlabamaHere is a list of some items you may need to address when trying to start a roofing company in the state of Alabama.  You may want to start here: Starting a Roofing Business.  You must do your own thorough research, as laws change regularly.  Here are some steps you may have to take (not necessarily in order) to start your roofing company, along with a few links to more information.Alabama has a web page to help you get started with your business:A Guide To Doing Business In Alabama (PDF Download)-Register your business name.You may need to register…

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How to Start a Roofing Business In MississippiHere are some things to consider when trying to start a roofing business in the state of Mississippi.  You may want to start here: Starting a Roofing Business.You must do your own thorough research, as laws change regularly.  Here are some steps you may have to take (not necessarily in order) to start your roofing company, along with a few links to more information.Mississippi has a website to help you get started with your business:  Mississippi Business Services-Register your business name.You may need to register a fictitious name for your business.If you need help selecting a name for…

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How to Start a Roofing Business In South CarolinaThere are a number of steps to become a legal roofing business in the state of South Carolina.  You may want to start here: Starting a Roofing Business. You must do your own thorough research, as laws change regularly.  Here are some steps you may have to take (not necessarily in order) to start your roofing company, along with links to more information.Getting started- A resource created by the state of South Carolina to help you start your business can be found here: South Carolina Business One-Stop-Select your business structure.Sole-proprietor, LLC, Partnership, Corporation, etc.  Find out more here: US…

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When starting a roofing business in the state of Georgia, you will need to complete a few important steps in order to become a legal business.  You may want to start here: Starting a Roofing Business.  You must do your own thorough research, as laws change regularly.  Here are some steps you may have to take (not necessarily in order) to start your roofing company, along with links to more information.Getting started- Here is a helpful website on how to start a business in Georgia: Start My Small Business-Register your business name.You will need to register your business name with the Superior Court Clerk in…

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How to Start a Roofing Business In OhioThere are some specific steps to starting a roofing business in Ohio.  You must do your own thorough research, as laws change regularly.  Here are some steps you may have to take (not necessarily in order) to start your roofing company, along with links to more information.Here is a website created by the state of Ohio that will help if you want to start a business in Ohio: Ohio Business Gateway-Register your business name in Ohio.Find out more about registering a fictitious name here: Ohio Business Name RegistrationIf you need help selecting a name for your roofing business:…

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How to Start a Roofing Business In TennesseeThere are some specific steps to starting a roofing business in Tennessee.  You may want to start here: Starting a Roofing Business.  You must do your own thorough research, as laws change regularly.  Here are some steps you may have to take (not necessarily in order) to start your roofing company, along with links to more information.The state of Tennessee has resources that will help you start a business in Tennessee:  Tennessee Smart Start and Register a New Business In Tennessee-Register your business name.See if your business name is available here: Tennessee Business Name SearchIf you need…

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When searching for the cause of a roof leak, a lot of time can often be saved by gathering as much information as possible about the leak before going up on the roof. Here are some questions to ask to help in determining the cause and severity of the leak:  How long have you had the roof leak?  Does it appear worse on a heavy rain?  Does it leak after a snow or ice buildup?  Does it only leak from a directional rain? If possible, is best to ask to see the actual leak area rather than just going by…

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