For years, I’ve been fond of saying the roof-contracting business is hand-to-hand combat. That is, a boots on the ground, bugs in your teeth, balls out, wide open, exhilarating, exhausting, thrilling, risky, and fun business. Sounds a little like anarchy, and at times I am sure it seems that way. A well run roofing project is a bit like the successful landing of a jetliner. Even though the landing is successfully executed by a skilled team using well-maintained equipment, technology, and a good plan: it is really just a well-controlled crash.
This analogy is only a little tongue-in-cheek, as your job performing as an excellent roofing contractor really does require a great knowledge of your craft, a lot of capital resources, and a hands-on approach to guiding your team to great results. Key word in all of this is “team.” And, to quote our good friend, Gregg Wallick, “Roofing is a team sport.”