Small roofing crew for re-roofs and new roofs

Homeowners, landlords, small builders and developers who sub-contract roofing.

Fixed price per project, often with staged payments, covering labour and a margin on materials.

• Solid roofing experience
• Estimating and pricing
• Managing people and schedules
• Dealing with customers and builders

• Public liability insurance and employer's liability if you employ staff, check cover levels with a broker
• Check whether workers are employed or self-employed, as the tax rules matter
• Scaffolding must be safe and properly erected, so use a competent provider
• Building regulations may apply to re-roofs and new roofs, so check with your local council or building control
• Customers paying late or in stages, so agree terms in writing
• Check the CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) rules if you work for contractors
• Competent person schemes and insurance-backed guarantees can help win bigger jobs, so check what suits you

Startup costs are typically around £8,000 to £35,000, depending on your equipment, vehicles and insurance. These are estimates, so get quotes for cover and materials before you take on larger projects.

Monthly revenue is typically around £8,000 to £35,000, depending on the jobs you win. That is revenue, not profit, and late or staged customer payments can affect cash flow, so agree terms in writing.

Check public liability and employer's liability cover with a broker, whether workers are employed or self-employed, and whether building regulations apply to your jobs. Also check the Construction Industry Scheme rules and use a competent scaffolding provider.