Know Your Numbers: The Key to a Profitable Roofing Business

 Why Numbers Matter More Than You Think

Most roofing contractors start with a hammer, a truck, and a dream — not a spreadsheet. But the truth is, numbers tell the story of your business.
Without tracking your data, you’re guessing instead of growing.

At The Roofing Academy, we work with hundreds of contractors who realize that once they understand their numbers — sales, job costs, margins, and overhead — everything else becomes clear.
Profit isn’t luck… it’s math.

 The 3 Numbers That Define Growth

1. Revenue per Job – Know what each project brings in and which types of jobs yield the highest margin.
   
   
2. Gross Profit Margin – The difference between your revenue and direct costs. A healthy roofing business should aim for 35–45%.
   
   
3. Overhead Percentage – How much it costs to run your business each month. Most contractors are surprised to find out how much is hiding in “miscellaneous.”
   
   

Once you track these three numbers consistently, you can predict cash flow, make smarter hiring decisions, and stop running your business by feel.

 How The Roofing Academy Helps Contractors Master Their Metrics

At The Roofing Academy (TRA), we teach roofing entrepreneurs how to install systems that bring clarity and control to every area of their business.

Our members get access to:

• The Roofing Success Roadmap — a proven, step-by-step process that helps you identify gaps, track KPIs, and scale profitably.
  
  
• Plug-and-play financial templates that simplify job costing and budgeting.
  
  
• Weekly coaching calls where we review real company numbers and help you implement systems that drive results.
  
  

With the right systems in place, you’ll spend less time guessing and more time growing.

🚀 The Roofing Success Roadmap

The Roofing Success Roadmap is the same process we use with our top members to help them:
✅ Understand their numbers
✅ Build accountability across teams
✅ Increase profitability without chaos

Whether you’re doing $500K or $5M a year, this roadmap helps you break through your next ceiling — one number at a time.

Join our next Webinar to learn how to create an annual plan using our Roofing Success tools, and make 2026 your most profitable year yet, and grow with confidence.

Pro Tip from The Roofing Academy Coaches

“What gets measured gets managed. Once you know your numbers, you can lead with confidence — and that’s what separates roofing companies that survive from those that scale.”

Ready to Grow?

Start tracking your numbers today and see the difference structure makes.
Learn how The Roofing Academy can help you install systems, master your finances, and scale your roofing business with freedom and profit.

Visit theroofingacademy.com to get started.