Roofing franchise contractors often have several related business under one roof. This leads to economies of scale and can mean that each individual business is more profitable than it would have been otherwise.

For example one major business is that of roofing a new home or replacing an existing roof on a house. In an area where the economy is booming and new home starts are escalating, a business which specializes in new roofing is in a great position to earn a satisfactory living just by being part of a roofing franchise. The backing of a larger company with access to volume buying which can lower materials costs can lead to winning jobs which an individual roofing contract would not be able to complete.

Replacing existing roofs on houses in an area is also a good business for a roofing franchise owner. Roofs wear out, or need to be upgraded in quality and appearance, so there will always be a source of customers. The roofing franchise owner has an advantage over smaller roofing contractors because volume buying can lead to substantial reduction in costs of materials.

During a time of natural disaster, such as a high wind or rain storm that seems to happen with increasing regularity in the United States, as well as other countries, a huge volume of requests for roof repair and replacement may almost overwhelm the roofing contractors of an area. Because the roofing franchise owner has access to tried-and-true delivery methods, volume purchases and standardized crew training methods, he may be able to move into action much faster than the smaller, non-franchise owner.

Other businesses which may work well in conjunction with a roofing business are a roof sealant business. New formulas for waterproof coatings have created a huge niche market for sealing and waterproofing existing roofs. These sealants can even be used on flat roofs. They provide a polymer coating which seals and waterproofs, and makes the old roof almost leak proof.

Gutters and downspouts seem to be a natural adjunct to a roofing business. Not only do many roofing contractors install gutters and downspouts, but may perform such specialized services as cleaning gutters in the autumn or early winter after the majority of leaf fall has occurred. Sometimes roofing contractors include a service component of putting up and taking down outside Christmas lighting decorations for clients.

The type of individual who would be most amenable to a roofing franchise ownership would be helpful and kind if answering roofing questions, and willing to ask for help when needed. Some exposure to building trades would be helpful.