Dakota Roofing

Typical roofing companies make between 20 percent and 40 percent gross profit in the roofing industry. The number for service-focused companies may be higher while the number for new construction and large commercial companies may be lower.

To become a general contractor, you need at least a high school diploma, but there is an increase in a need for a bachelor's degree or at least an associate degree, plus years of construction industry experience. Regardless of education though, experience in the industry is the most important requirement.

Depending on what type of budget you have to get started with. Like I said, the $15,000 to $20,000 will get you set up, get you a couple of small local ads in the paper, that's a good way to start. There's a lot of different avenues, and we talk about that with the Roofing Business Blueprint.

Roofers make $10 40/hr. Contractors make anywhere from $30k to millions annually but I would say that your average roofing contractor, who maintains a good rep (costly), running on average 10 crew with 2-3 foreman in there is going to be able to make about $100 150k a year or more.

Generally speaking, a general contractor is someone who manages a team of subcontractors to help do various types of construction projects in your home. A custom home builder, however, is specialized in building custom homes and is able to complete this specific type of project start to finish on their own.

South Dakota General Contractor License General Contractor Company licensure is not required on the State level in South Dakota.Most contractors are required to obtain a department of revenue contractor's excise tax license.

"Roofing Contractor" conducts salary reports every six years. King reports that 23 percent of the roofing company owners stated they earned a maximum of $50,000 per year, 40 percent of owners earned $50,001 to $100,000 annually, and 24 percent of roofing company owners earned $100,001 to $200,000 annually.

Ways to G et a Contractor License Without Experience The states of Florida, Louisiana, Colorado, Connecticut, Kansas, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wyoming don't require a state license for contractors.