Residential re-roofing crew

Homeowners, often with insurance money after storm or age damage, plus landlords and small property investors.

A fixed price per roof based on size and materials, with your profit being what remains after materials, labor, insurance and overhead.

• Roofing installation experience
• Estimating and measuring roofs
• Managing a crew and schedules
• Selling and explaining jobs to homeowners

• State contractor licensing, bonding and permit rules for re-roofing, which differ by state, county and city
• General liability and workers' compensation insurance, which are usually essential once you have a crew
• Cash flow: you pay for materials and labor before the final payment arrives
• Insurance claim work has rules in some states, so check what contractors may and may not do
• Written contracts, deposit limits and lien rights, so check your state's rules
• Fall risks and crew safety: follow OSHA guidance

Startup costs are typically around $30,000 to $90,000, depending on your equipment, vehicles, insurance and how much you can fund for materials and labor before final payments arrive.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $15,000 to $70,000, depending on crew size, how many roofs you complete and your pricing. Cash flow matters because you pay for materials and labor before the final payment.

Check state contractor licensing, bonding and permit rules, which differ by state, county and city. Also check general liability and workers' compensation insurance, insurance claim rules, written contracts, deposit limits and lien rights, and OSHA guidance.