Roofing and Siding Contractors NAICS 238160, 238170

        Roofing and Siding Contractors

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Industry Summary

The 32,000 roofing and siding contractors in the US install new roofs, replace old roofs, perform other roofing related services and install various types of building siding and finish materials. Roofing contractors may also provide roof painting, spraying, or coating services or install skylights. Siding contractors include firms that install gutters and downspouts. A company may offer both roofing and siding installation. Some companies offer related construction services, such as brick or stone installation and waterproofing services.

Seasonality And The Weather

Roofing and siding jobs are seasonal, with most projects occurring during months with temperate weather conducive to construction.

Dependence On General Contractors

Roofing and siding contractors depend on relationships with general contractors (GC) to secure work on large projects, particularly non-residential construction jobs and managed residential developments.


Recent Developments

May 9, 2025 - Home Builders Boost Incentives to Lure Wary Buyers
  • US home builders are dangling more incentives to close deals amid a tepid spring home-buying season that is halfway over, according to The Wall Street Journal. Builders typically notch 40% of their annual sales during the spring, but mortgage rates that are stuck around 7% and a lack of affordability have reduced demand. Builders have increased incentives to bring buyers off the sidelines, including mortgage-rate buydowns, design upgrades, and price cuts. In the first two weeks of April, incentives offered by builders equaled 7.2% of the purchase price, up from 6.1% in January, according to data from John Burns Research & Consulting. Incentives are eating into builder profits during a season that usually sees few discounts, and prices tend to rise. Soft demand for new homes is expected to worsen as the effects of tariffs take hold, potentially adding between $5,000 and $15,000 to the cost of a new home.
  • Demand for building design services declined in March compared to February, according to an April report by the American Institute of Architects (AIA). The AIA’s Architecture Billing Index (ABI) fell to 41.1 in March compared to February’s reading of 45.5. Any reading of 50 or more indicates growth in architectural billings. The score for new project inquiries fell to 47.7 in March compared to 47.8 in February, but the index for the value of new design contracts increased from 42 to 42.4. The AIA’s Chief Economist, Kermit Baker said, “Clients are increasingly cautious about starting projects due to uncertainty over future trends in interest rates and building materials costs, as well as the potential for an economic slowdown. Unfortunately, this softness in firm billings is likely to continue as indicators of future work remain weak, however, the average project backlog at firms stands at a reasonably healthy 6.5 months, offering a bit of a buffer if future project work continues to remain soft.”
  • North American construction and engineering spending in 2025 is expected to grow by 3% after increasing an estimated 7% in 2024, according to FMI’s second-quarter 2025 North American Engineering and Construction Outlook. Nonresidential building construction spending is forecast to be flat in 2025 as growth in amusement and recreation (+7%), transportation (+3%), public safety (+3%), and educational (+3%) is offset by weakness in commercial (-7%), lodging (-5%), and manufacturing (-1%). Amid high mortgage interest rates and a lack of affordability, single-family construction spending is forecast to rise by 3% in 2025. A recent jump in new apartment supply and unfavorable cost conditions will reduce multifamily spending by 12% in 2025.
  • The continued rise in the median age of US housing stocks may present opportunities for roofing and siding contractors. In an April report, National Association of Home Builders analysis of US Census Bureau data showed that nearly half of owner-occupied homes were built before 1980. In 2023, the median age of owner-occupied homes reached 41 years, up from 31 years in 2005. Median home age has increased since the Great Recession when new housing production dropped dramatically. Since then, home building activity has not kept pace with demand. US homes require more maintenance and repairs as they age, driving remodeling spending. The lock-in effect of low mortgage rates during the pandemic is also prompting homeowners to renovate rather than move and face a higher interest rate.

Industry Revenue

Roofing and Siding Contractors


Industry Structure

Industry size & Structure

The average roofing or siding contractor operates out of a single location, employs 7-8 workers, and generates about $1.5 million annually.

    • The roofing and siding contracting industry consists of about 32,000 establishments that employ 245,500 workers and generate about $47 billion annually.
    • Roofing contractors account for 72% of establishments and 86% of total industry revenue.
    • Most roofing and siding contractors are independent firms and operate within a limited market.
    • Large companies include Tecta America, CentiMark Corporation, and Flynn Group of companies.
    • Single-family residential projects account for the majority of industry revenue.

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