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Roofing job checklists
Full roof install, metal roof install, flat roof / membrane install, skylight install and more. Here are the common steps for 20 roofing jobs.
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New install
Full roof install (new)
Deck inspected, bad sheathing replaced
Ice and water at eaves, valleys, penetrations
Underlayment and drip edge
Field shingles, nailing checked
Flashings and vents
Ridge cap
Magnet sweep and cleanup
Metal roof install
Deck and battens ready
Underlayment
Panels fastened per manufacturer
Trim and flashing
Ridge and vents
Cleanup
Flat roof / membrane install
Deck prep
Insulation board
Membrane laid and seamed
Flashings and edges
Drains checked
Water test (if used)
Skylight install
Opening framed
Curb / unit set
Flashing kit installed
Interior trim noted
Water test
Cleanup
Gutter install
Layout & pitch set
Gutters hung
Downspouts set
Guards (if)
Water test
Cleanup
Roof vent / ventilation install
Vent locations set
Holes cut
Vents flashed
Intake / exhaust balanced
Sealed
Cleanup
Replace / 1-for-1 swap
Tear-off & re-roof
Safety set
Tear-off complete
Deck inspected, bad sheathing replaced
Underlayment and flashings
New roof installed
Magnet sweep and cleanup
Warranty paperwork
Shingle / section replace
Safety set
Old shingles removed
Deck checked
New material installed per manufacturer
Ridge and vents OK
Magnet sweep
Flashing replace
Old flashing removed
Step / counter flashing set
Sealed
Shingles relaid
Water test
Cleanup
Pipe boot / vent replace
Old boot removed
New boot set
Shingles woven
Sealed
Water test
Cleanup
Gutter replace
Old gutters removed
Fascia checked
New gutters hung
Downspouts set
Water test
Haul-off
Repair / service call
Leak repair
Leak path traced
Damaged material removed
Underlayment OK
Patch / flashing set
Water test (if safe)
Debris hauled
Storm / hail damage repair
Damage documented
Tarp (if needed)
Damaged areas replaced
Photos for insurance
Cleanup
Customer briefed
Emergency tarp
Safety set
Damage area found
Tarp secured and weighted
Photos taken
Interior checked
Follow-up scheduled
Gutter repair
Problem found
Seams resealed / hangers fixed
Pitch corrected
Water test
Debris cleared
Customer shown
Renovation / remodel
Roof over addition / tie-in
Existing roof opened
New framing tied in
Underlayment lapped
Roofing matched
Flashing at walls
Water test
Dormer / roofline change
Framing checked
Sheathing done
Underlayment
Roofing & flashing
Trim
Cleanup
Inspect / maintain
Roof inspection
Safety set (fall protection used)
Shingles or membrane checked
Flashings and vents
Gutters
Attic check (if safe)
Photos and report
Gutter cleaning
Gutters cleared
Downspouts flushed
Hangers checked
Debris hauled
Before / after photos
Issues noted
Insurance / pre-sale roof report
Measurements taken
Condition photos
Damage marked
Age estimate
Report written
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Use these as a base. You know the job best, so add or skip steps to fit it. You are responsible for the work and the customer info you collect. See the Terms .
Not sure which photos to take? See the roofing job photo checklist . Want these as a print-ready book with a sheet per job type? That is a trade pack, on the pricing page .
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