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Roofing Profit Margin Calculator

Calculate profit margin for your roofing business using industry-specific benchmarks and defaults.

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Gross Profit

$33,000

Revenue minus COGS

Gross Margin

33.0%

Gross profit as % of revenue

Net Profit

$11,000

Revenue minus all expenses

Net Margin

11.0%

Net profit as % of revenue

How to Use This Profit Margin Calculator

Enter your total revenue — the gross income your roofing business earned over a given period. This is the top line before any costs are subtracted. Use monthly figures for the most actionable insights, or annual figures for a big-picture view.

Enter your cost of goods sold (COGS) — the direct costs tied to delivering your product or service. For roofing businesses, this typically includes Roofing materials (shingles, underlayment, flashing) and Subcontractor and crew labor. The calculator subtracts this from revenue to show your gross profit and gross margin.

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Profit Margin Calculator for Roofing Businesses

Understanding profit margins is critical for any roofing business. With gross margins typically ranging from 25-40% and net margins between 6-15%, knowing where you stand relative to industry benchmarks helps you make informed decisions about pricing, hiring, and growth investments.

The main cost drivers in a roofing business are Roofing materials (shingles, underlayment, flashing), Subcontractor and crew labor, Disposal and dumpster rental, Permit fees, Equipment and tools, Insurance (liability, workers comp), Vehicle and transportation, Overhead and office costs. Each of these categories affects your margin differently, and small improvements in the largest categories can have an outsized impact on your bottom line. Regularly reviewing your P&L statement alongside this calculator helps you spot trends before they become problems.

Roofing Industry at a Glance

Financial templates built for roofing contractors — from owner-operators running residential crews to multi-crew companies handling commercial projects. Pre-loaded with materials, labor, and job-cost categories specific to the roofing industry.

Revenue Drivers

  • Residential re-roofing (full replacements)
  • Roof repairs and patching
  • Commercial roofing projects
  • Gutter installation and repair
  • Insurance claim work
  • Emergency repairs

Key Cost Categories

  • Roofing materials (shingles, underlayment, flashing)
  • Subcontractor and crew labor
  • Disposal and dumpster rental
  • Permit fees
  • Equipment and tools
  • Insurance (liability, workers comp)
  • Vehicle and transportation
  • Overhead and office costs

Typical Margins

Gross: 25-40% · Net: 6-15%

Seasonality

Peak season runs spring through early fall (April–October); storm events drive unpredictable surges year-round. November through March is the slow season in northern markets, though southern markets work year-round.

Key Performance Indicators

Average job sizeRevenue per crew per dayClose rate on estimatesJob cost variance (estimated vs. actual)Lead-to-revenue cycle timeCallback and warranty claim rate

Frequently Asked Questions