Roofing work and crews
Roofing subs tear off and install shingle, metal and flat roofs on houses and commercial buildings, and handle repairs, flashing, gutters and trim. Flat and low slope work covers membranes like EPDM, TPO and modified bitumen. Weather sets the schedule, and fall protection is part of every job.
Also searched as: roofer, roofing crew, roofing subcontractor, roofing foreman, commercial roofer, tear-off crew.
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Be the firstKinds of roofing work
Posts and crew profiles can name one or more of these. One that names none covers the whole trade.
- Shingle roofs
- Flat and low slope
- Metal roofs
- Tear-off crews
- Repairs and service
- Gutters and trim
Who hires for this
Roofing companies with more sold work than crews post the most sub work, mostly tear-off and install. Builders and GCs post new construction and commercial roofs, property managers post repairs, and storm contractors bring in crews after hail and wind.
What they ask for
- Fall protection gear and training that meets OSHA rules
- Certificate of insurance with workers comp for the crew
- Experience with the roof system on the job, whether shingle, metal or membrane
- Manufacturer installer certification when the job carries a manufacturer warranty
- Contractor or home improvement registration where your state requires it
- A clean site every day, with a magnet sweep for nails
How to land more of it
- Say which systems you install. A shingle crew and a TPO crew are different hires.
- If a shingle or membrane manufacturer has certified you, list it. Some warranties need a certified installer.
- Photo the deck after tear-off. Bad sheathing is extra work, and photos get it approved and paid.
- Clean up every day. Homeowners judge the job by the yard as much as by the roof.
- After a storm, roofing companies need crews fast. Say how far you travel and how soon you can start.
Common questions
What fall protection do roofing subs need?
OSHA requires fall protection on roofs, and what is required depends on the slope and the height. Harnesses and anchors, guardrails, and warning lines with a safety monitor on low slope roofs are the common setups. Train the crew and keep the records, because the company hiring you will ask.
Do roofers need a license?
It depends on the state and sometimes the town. Some states license roofing contractors, others cover roofing under a general or home improvement registration, and some leave it to local permits. Check your state's rules before you take work there.
How is rotted decking handled?
Most roof contracts price deck replacement per sheet on top of the base price, because nobody sees it until the old roof is off. Get the rate agreed before tear-off, and photograph every sheet you replace.
How do I find roofing sub work?
Post a crew profile on the TrackOver board with the roof systems you install, your certifications and your area. Roofing companies, builders and GCs posting installs can see what your crew does before they call.
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