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Sound familiar?

Every roofer hits these problems eventually. Most just live with them.

Seasonal rush means crew shortages

Storm season hits and every roofer in town is booked. You're turning down work or burning out your crew because you can't find reliable help fast enough.

Subs disappear mid-job chasing better pay

You're halfway through a tear-off and your crew leaves for a higher-paying job across town. Now you're stuck on a roof with no one to finish.

Hard to find experienced crew for specialty roofing

Flat roofs, metal, slate — you need people who actually know what they're doing. Finding skilled specialty roofers through word of mouth alone takes forever.

How TradeBench helps roofers

Build your crew through trust, not luck.

Find experienced roofers through your network

Every person on TradeBench is connected to you through real trade relationships. Need a metal roof crew for next week? See who's available in your extended network — not a random list of strangers.

Post crew requests in 60 seconds

Describe what you need, set the dates, and your opportunity goes out to your trusted connections and their vetted contacts. Responses come back with trust paths so you know exactly who's vouching.

Compare private quotes without bidding wars

Your quotes are private — other subs can't see each other's numbers. You get honest pricing without a race to the bottom, and your subs keep their margins.

Vet new crew through trust paths

Every candidate shows how they're connected to you. 'Referred by James (Siding) → vouched by Tony (Shingles)' gives you real context before you commit.

What roofers use TradeBench for

Find backup crew for storm season

Get quotes on specialty roofing — flat, metal, slate

Build a seasonal bench of reliable roofers

Sub out flashing and gutters to someone your network trusts

Get matched to roofing jobs posted by GCs in your extended network

Handle insurance restoration overflow

Build the right bench for roofing season

TradeBench analyzes your trade and network to recommend the roles you should have on your bench — so you're never caught short-handed when storm season hits.

Recommended roles

Shinglers, flat roof specialists, metal roofers, gutter installers, laborers — the trades roofers need most.

Gap alerts

See which roles you're missing before it becomes a problem on a live job. Fill gaps proactively.

Network strength

Track how ready your network is for the season. A clear score shows where you stand and what to add.

Questions from roofers

I run a small roofing company. Is TradeBench for me?

Yes. Small roofing operations benefit the most — when storm season hits and you need extra crew, you need them fast. TradeBench gives you a vetted bench of trades you can call on without scrambling.

Can I use TradeBench to find roofing work?

Absolutely. GCs, property managers, and other roofers post crew requests, subcontract needs, and referral opportunities. You'll see jobs from your network and their trusted connections — not random postings.

What trades do roofers typically need on their bench?

Shinglers, flat roof specialists, metal roofers, gutter and flashing installers, and laborers. TradeBench's AI bench composition tool recommends the right mix based on your trade.

How does TradeBench help with seasonal demand?

Build your bench before storm season hits. When you need crew fast, your network is already in place — vetted, trusted, and ready to go. No more last-minute scrambling on Facebook.

Resources for roofers

WSIB Guide for Ontario Trades

Registration, premiums, and clearance certificates.

Liability Insurance vs WSIB

What each covers and why you need both.

How to Price a Construction Job

A simple framework for quoting with confidence.

Stop scrambling for crew. Start building your bench.

Join the trusted network roofers use to find reliable help, share work, and grow through real relationships.