Roofers carry a huge mistrust and stained reputation in the Construction Industry.

I have been around long enough to sadly confirm the failing and downfall of Roofing Industry. I can also confirm the rise in revenue and business opportunity in the roofing Industry. A cornocopia of different materials, science applied and technology no wonder it's booming. Not long ago in order to get to a job address a physical map and verbal pin point directions where needed to get to destination. It was by far the biggest obstacle for a roofer, installation was a breeze and almost always a referral by word of mouth as a cherry on top of the icing to finish the day and off to have a cold one. Today technology, new materials, recurring major storm events, new studies, and a solid income from insurance claims open to literally anyone. This roofing industry is now in a new direction, production over quality. Houston is a prime example, roof pricing varies by area, material, company.( Unstable market) Try getting 3 estimates in Houston, all will be drastically different and in a state where Roofers are not required to be licensed, just makes it all the more difficult to choose a Roofer. The limited restrictions to conduct businesses, the progressive storm activity, bare an aggressive roofing market and can result confusing. In the end it's a lucrative market for entrepreneurs looking to get into roofing market, and by maximizing possibilities with unqualified sales or door to door Reps. The Roofer will do hes job as well as he is paid, the Sales rep will concentrate on next commission, and on to the next job. This is mostly occurring on residential shingled roofs. Yes there is reputable roofing companies with no need of advertising or sales team, but for the most part Houston Roofers today depend on Roofing companies and it's sells man, storm events and Jobs that may fall under the proper labor cost for a roofer to profit, thus Roofer in order to not loose job, sacrifices quality by bringing cheap labor to appease Roofing company, and sales man to secure next Job.