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class=\"sw-a__subtitle\">From crew lead to open shop: how to start a roofing business in eight steps, from state license to first paying customers.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sw-a__hero-cta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swcostestimator.app.link\/ce-ai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Try SimplyWise Cost Estimator free<\/a><span class=\"sw-a__hero-cta-note\">Free to try &middot; <b>4.8<\/b> on the App Store for SimplyWise Cost Estimator<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"sw-a__meta\">\n      <span>SimplyWise<\/span><br \/>\n      <span class=\"sw-a__dot\"><\/span><br \/>\n      <span>Updated July 10, 2026<\/span><br \/>\n      <span class=\"sw-a__dot\"><\/span><br \/>\n      <span>6 min read<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<p class=\"pm__prefsrc\" style=\"margin:16px 0 0;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=simplywise.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;min-height:36px;max-width:100%;box-sizing:border-box;padding:6px 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source<\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"sw-a__hero-figure\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1633759593085-1eaeb724fc88?w=1400&#038;h=700&#038;fit=crop&#038;q=80&#038;auto=format\" alt=\"A roofer tearing off worn asphalt shingles on a residential roof, the daily work behind how to start a roofing business\" loading=\"eager\"><br \/>\n    <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"sw-a__tldr\">\n<div class=\"sw-a__tldr-box\">\n<div class=\"sw-a__tldr-label\">How to start a roofing business at a glance<\/div>\n<div class=\"sw-a__tldr-body\">\n<ol>\n<li>Pick a niche, register the entity, and get a free EIN from the IRS.<\/li>\n<li>Confirm the license your state contractor board requires, then insure the company.<\/li>\n<li>Build a fall protection program and a tear-off ready kit.<\/li>\n<li>Price every job off labor, materials, tear-off, overhead, and margin, then quote faster than the competition.<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<div class=\"sw-a__tldr-cta\"><span>SimplyWise is the fastest way to price a job.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/swcostestimator.app.link\/ce-ai\">Price From a Photo<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"sw-a__body\">\n<div class=\"sw-a__inner\">\n<h2>The short answer<\/h2>\n<p>Here is how to start a roofing business in one paragraph: pick your lane, register and get a free EIN, confirm the license your state requires, get insured, build a real fall protection program, stock the truck, price for margin, and quote fast enough to win the work. Roofing has no education gate; the real gates are licensing, insurance, and safety. Every number here was checked live against the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the SBA, and the IRS on July 10, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The backdrop is strong: the BLS counts 166,700 roofer jobs in 2024, 18 percent of them self-employed, and projects 6 percent growth from 2024 to 2034, faster than average, with about 12,700 openings a year. The May 2025 BLS wage survey puts the median roofer at $55,440 a year, about $26.65 an hour.<\/p>\n<h2>How to start a roofing business in 8 steps<\/h2>\n<p>Work them in order: each step unlocks the next.<\/p>\n<ol class=\"sw-a__steps\">\n<li>\n<h3>Pick your niche and validate demand<\/h3>\n<p>Residential reroofs, asphalt shingle tear-off and replacement, are the most common entry point: jobs are repeatable, sales cycles are short, and referrals compound. Commercial low-slope, metal, and storm restoration pay well too. Count the aging roofs, storm frequency, and general contractors who sub out roofing before you commit.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Write a one-page plan and startup budget<\/h3>\n<p>Answer four questions: what you roof, who buys it, what it costs to open, and the revenue that makes year one worth it. List startup costs honestly, ladders to dump trailer to insurance, then reverse-engineer the revenue target into reroofs a month.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Register the entity and get a free EIN<\/h3>\n<p>Per the SBA, a sole proprietorship is easiest but leaves you personally liable for business debts, while an LLC protects personal assets like your truck, house, and savings in most cases. Most roofers pick the LLC. Then get an EIN directly from the IRS: it is free, issued online in minutes, and required once you hire a crew.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Confirm state licensing and local permits<\/h3>\n<p>Roofing licensing is set state by state: some states require a contractor or roofing-specific license, and many cities add a business license on top. Your state contractor board sets the rules, so check it and your local building department before you bid.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Buy the right insurance<\/h3>\n<p>General liability comes first: it covers the dropped bundle, the water intrusion after a tear-off, and the property manager who will not let an uninsured roofer on site. Workers&#8217; compensation is required in most states the day you hire, and roofing comp runs high because of fall exposure. Add commercial auto for the truck.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Build a real fall protection program<\/h3>\n<p>The BLS reports roofers have one of the highest injury and fatality rates of any occupation. Fall protection is required on regulated roof work, so treat anchors, harnesses, lanyards, and a written plan as startup equipment, and price the daily setup time into every bid.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Build your kit and open a supplier account<\/h3>\n<p>A starter kit covers tear-off and install: extension ladders and roof jacks, nail guns and a compressor, pry bars, tarps, a magnetic nail sweep, and a dump trailer or truck. Buy quality daily tools and rent the boom lift. Open a roofing supplier account for contractor pricing and same-day product.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Price for margin and quote fast<\/h3>\n<p>Price every job off burdened labor (the BLS May 2025 median of $26.65 an hour is what a roofer earns, not what an hour costs you), materials at supplier prices plus waste, tear-off and disposal as its own line, and overhead, then add margin. Homeowners hire the first clear, itemized estimate that lands, so send yours the same day. Our roundup of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/best-estimating-app-roofing-contractors\/\">best estimating apps for roofing contractors<\/a> compares the tools built for that speed.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"sw-a__inline-cta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swcostestimator.app.link\/ce-ai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Price your first roofing job from a photo, free &rarr;<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>First customers and a full calendar<\/h2>\n<p>Claim a free Google Business Profile, ask past employers and general contractors for overflow work, and put a yard sign on every finished roof. Storm response fills the calendar when referrals run thin, and our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/roofing-lead-generation\/\">roofing lead generation<\/a> covers every channel. The free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/roofing-estimate-template\/\">roofing estimate template<\/a> gives your quotes an itemized, professional layout. Half of learning how to start a roofing business is keeping the calendar full without giving away margin.<\/p>\n<h2>Quote your first jobs with SimplyWise<\/h2>\n<p>Most of learning how to start a roofing business is compliance. Winning work is speed. The SimplyWise Cost Estimator turns a photo of the job into an itemized estimate in about 6 seconds, so you price the reroof on site and send the quote before you leave the driveway. It is free to try.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;margin-top:28px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swcostestimator.app.link\/ce-ai\" style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:14px 24px;border-radius:999px;font-size:15px;font-weight:600;background:#0071bd;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border:none\">Try the Cost Estimator Free<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"sw-a__sources\">\n<h2>Sources<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/construction-and-extraction\/roofers.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Roofers<\/a>. 166,700 jobs in 2024; 18 percent self-employed; 6 percent growth 2024 to 2034; about 12,700 openings a year; no formal educational credential typically required; among the highest injury and fatality rates.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/data.bls.gov\/oesprofile\/?major_group=470000&amp;occupation=472181&amp;measure=01&amp;areas=INDUSTRY,STATE,MSA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics: Roofers (47-2181), May 2025<\/a>. Median wage $55,440 a year ($26.65 an hour).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sba.gov\/business-guide\/launch-your-business\/choose-business-structure\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U.S. Small Business Administration, Choose a business structure<\/a>. Liability differences between sole proprietorships and LLCs.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/businesses\/small-businesses-self-employed\/get-an-employer-identification-number\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IRS, Get an employer identification number<\/a>. EIN is free directly from the IRS and issued online in minutes. All four sources accessed live July 10, 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"sw-a__pull\">\n<blockquote><p>\n    The trade has no education gate. Licensing, fall protection, and prices built on burdened labor turn roof work into a business.\n  <\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>  <cite>SimplyWise Editorial<\/cite><br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"sw-a__faq\">\n<h2>Starting a roofing business: common questions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"sw-a__faq-list\">\n<details>\n<summary>Do you need a license to start a roofing business?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"sw-a__faq-answer\">\n<p>Usually, yes: the rules are set state by state. Anyone learning how to start a roofing business should assume a state contractor or roofing license applies until the state contractor board says otherwise, and many cities add a local business license on top. Check both before you advertise or bid.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>How much does it cost to start a roofing business?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"sw-a__faq-answer\">\n<p>It varies too much by region and niche for one honest number. Budget for registration, any state license, general liability insurance, workers&#8217; compensation, fall protection gear, ladders and nail guns, a dump trailer or truck, and marketing. Starting with used equipment keeps the outlay lowest, and the EIN is free from the IRS.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Is a roofing business profitable?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"sw-a__faq-answer\">\n<p>It can be: the BLS projects 6 percent employment growth from 2024 to 2034 with about 12,700 openings a year. But the $55,440 median wage from the May 2025 BLS survey is a paycheck, not a profit. Owners make money by pricing jobs over burdened labor, materials, tear-off, and overhead, then adding margin.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Do you need formal training to become a roofer?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"sw-a__faq-answer\">\n<p>No. Per the BLS, no formal educational credential is typically required and most roofers learn on the job. Running the company is different: your state contractor board may require experience or an exam before it issues a license.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/details><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"sw-a__finalcta\">\n  <span class=\"sw-a__eyebrow\">Quote faster<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Send your first roofing quote before you leave the driveway.<\/h2>\n<p>Snap a photo of the job and get an itemized estimate in about 6 seconds. Send the quote while the customer is still deciding. Free to try.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sw-a__cta-buttons\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/swcostestimator.app.link\/ce-ai\" style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:14px 24px;border-radius:999px;font-size:15px;font-weight:600;background:#0071bd;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border:none\">Try SimplyWise Free<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"Article\",\n  \"headline\": \"How to Start a Roofing Business\",\n  \"description\": \"How to start a roofing business in 8 steps: confirm your state license, register the company, get insured, build fall protection, price for margin, and quote fast.\",\n  \"author\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n    \"name\": \"SimplyWise\"\n  },\n  \"publisher\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n    \"name\": \"SimplyWise\",\n    \"logo\": {\n      \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/icon-512x512.png\"\n    }\n  },\n  \"datePublished\": \"2026-07-01\",\n  \"dateModified\": \"2026-07-10\",\n  \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\n    \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n    \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/how-to-start-a-roofing-business\/\"\n  },\n  \"image\": \"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1633759593085-1eaeb724fc88?w=1400&h=700&fit=crop&q=80&auto=format\"\n}\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"HowTo\",\n  \"name\": \"How to start a roofing business in 8 steps\",\n  \"description\": \"The eight steps that take a roofer to an open shop: niche, plan, entity and EIN, state licensing, insurance, fall protection, equipment, and pricing.\",\n  \"step\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"HowToStep\",\n      \"position\": 1,\n      \"name\": \"Pick your niche and validate demand\",\n      \"text\": \"Residential reroofs, asphalt shingle tear-off and replacement, are the most common entry point: jobs are repeatable, sales cycles are short, and referrals compound. 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