A roofing contractor is responsible for the erection, repair and maintenance of roofs, including the covering of roofs with various materials such as bricks, shingles, sheets or foils. Roofing contractors work on both new buildings and renovations, ensuring that roofs are waterproof and protect buildings from weather influences.
Roofers in Germany earn different salaries depending on their level of experience and qualification. Training allowances start at 860 euros in the first year of training and rise to 1.320 euros in the third year. After completing training, the salary for trained roofers is between 2.700 euros and 3.600 euros gross per month. In senior positions, the salary in North Rhine-Westphalia can even be up to 4.300 euros. Roofers can earn up to 5.500 euros gross per month.
To become a roofing contractor, you usually need a completed vocational training in this field. Training usually lasts three years and is dual, i.e. it takes place both in the company and in the vocational school. During the training, you learn the basic skills and knowledge required for the exercise of the profession.
Roofers have different career opportunities, depending on experience and qualifications. After training, you can work as a companion, and with the appropriate professional experience and training opportunities such as master classes, you can become self-employed or take on leadership positions in a company.
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