Roofer invoice example (with a real breakdown)

Below is a complete, filled-in invoice for a typical roofer job, with every part explained. Copy the structure, change the figures, or open the same layout in the generator and download it as a PDF.

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A worked roofer invoice

INVOICE

INV-2026-0042

Your business name

Your address, Town, Postcode

07000 000000

Bill to

Mr & Mrs Naylor

62 Kingsway, Nottingham, NG9 2LT

Work carried out

Rear roof strip and re-cover, including new felt and battens

DescriptionQtyUnitAmount
Scaffold hire (2 weeks)1£550.00£550.00
Roof repair labour (per day)2£260.00£520.00
Tiles, felt and ridge cement1£310.00£310.00
Subtotal£1,380.00
VAT at 20% (only if registered)£276.00
Total due£1,656.00

Workmanship guaranteed for 10 years. Payment due within 14 days.

Why it's laid out like that

The lines follow how the job was actually priced: scaffold and access costs, labour days on the roof, and materials such as tiles, felt, battens and ridge cement. Each part is separately checkable, which is the whole point — a customer who can verify the bill pays it.

On completion, once the scaffold is struck. For a full re-roof, take a deposit for materials and invoice the balance at the end.

Common questions

Should scaffolding be a separate line on a roofing invoice?
Always. It is a large third-party cost the customer did not budget for, and burying it in the labour figure makes your day rate look absurd.
How long should a roofing guarantee be?
Ten years on workmanship is the common standard for a re-roof, with materials covered by the manufacturer. Whatever you offer, write it on the invoice.
Can I invoice a roofing job to an insurer?
You invoice the policyholder unless the insurer has instructed you directly. Either way, put the claim reference on the invoice so it can be matched.

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