Roofing workers work on the roofs of new buildings and also repair or reroof older structures. This may involve the use of a variety of different materials. This may involve the use of a variety of different materials, such as slates, shingles, or flat roof materials, as well as the installation of skylights.
Roofers
reposition slate and tile on roofs, place skylights on windows, and replace sheets and siding of lead.You can take a college course that will teach you some of the skills you'll need to get an apprenticeship in a roofing company. This process can take up to 2 years to complete. You'll do on-the-job training and spend time with a university or training provider. You could work as a roofing worker or “partner” and continue training while working for obtain a degree in roofing.
You may need to wear safety clothing and safety equipment. You could become a roof surveyor, estimate costs, manage contracts and work with architects. You could also be a construction manager, sell equipment or work as a taxi driver. With additional training, you could install solar panels on roofs and then a qualified electrician would connect the wiring of the installed panels to the electrical grid of the building.
Take an assessment to learn more about your skills and the careers that might be right for you. You can call 0800 100 900 or use the web chat to talk to an advisor. Also known as roofing mechanics or roofing contractors, roofers inspect, repair, replace, or maintain the roofs of homes and residential buildings. They calculate the amount of labor and materials required for each roofing job and provide estimates to customers.
A roofer specializes in the construction of roofs for commercial and residential buildings. As a roofer, you oversee the entire process, from analyzing construction plans to installing new roofing materials. This means that it will build, remodel and maintain the roofs of offices, public buildings, stadiums, factories and homes. Since buildings have different types of roofs, you need to be familiar with them.
For example, most industrial and commercial properties have flat or slightly sloped roofs, while residential homes have sloped roofs. As a roofer, you need to know how to work on both types of roofs. A roofer specializes in the installation, repair and maintenance of roofs. Roofers work in the construction industry and are responsible for ensuring that roofs are structurally sound, weather resistant and provide adequate protection for buildings and its occupants.
They are employed by roofing contractors, construction companies, and sometimes work as independent contractors. The UK's average wage in 2024 was £37,430 (source: Office for National Statistics). For more information on the different routes you can take to start working as a roofer, see the “How to get to this job” section above. This free service provides information, advice and guidance on the different roofing specialties, the types of jobs roofers do, how to find a roofing job and much more.
