Checklists by trade

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.

Pick the job you are on. Run down the steps. Print this page for the truck. In the app, pick roofing as your trade and these jobs load as your checklist, next to your before, during and after photos.

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
  • Shared

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.