Industry Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in roofing. This industry also includes establishments treating roofs (i.e., spraying, painting, or coating) and installing skylights. The work performed may include new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs.
Illustrative Examples:
Painting, spraying, or coating, roof
Sheet metal roofing installation
Shake and shingle, roof, installation
Skylight installation
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 238160 - Roofing Contractors are:
- Steep slope roofing installation
- Skylight installation
- Asphalt roof shingle installation
- Galvanized iron roofing installation
- Copper roofing installation
- Roll roofing installation
- Roofing contractors
- Sheet metal roofing installation
- Solar reflecting coating, roof, application
- Treating roofs (by spraying, painting or coating)
- Roof membrane installation
- Shake and shingle, roof, installation
- Roof painting, spraying, or coating
- Low slope roofing installation
- Corrugated metal roofing installation
- Painting, spraying, or coating, roof
- Roofing, built-up tar and gravel, installation
IBISWorld Industry Research Report
Roofing Contractors in the US (23816)
Revenue 2025
$99.8bn
Growth 2025
1.94%
Key Trends
Industry profit has contracted as a result of increased purchase costs
The industry relies on demand from the single-family housing market
A shrinking housing market will likely raise competitive conditions in the housing construction market
Products and Services
Similar Industries
For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 238160 - Roofing Contractors that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
Installing roof trusses and sheathing attached to trusses--are classified in Industry 238130, Framing Contractors; and
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NAICS Cross Reference
Installing downspouts, gutters, fascia, and soffits--are classified in Industry 238170, Siding Contractors.
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NAICS Hierarchy 238160 - Roofing Contractors
NAICS Code 238160 - Roofing Contractors sits in the 2-digit Roofing Contractors sector. NAICS codes can be 2- to 6-digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be. Learn more about the structure of NAICS codes
2 Digits: 23
Sector Title: Construction
3 Digits 4 Digits 5 Digits 6 Digits
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2361 Residential Building Construction
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2362 Nonresidential Building Construction
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23621 Industrial Building Construction
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23622 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
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2371 Utility System Construction
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23711 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
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23712 Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction
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23713 Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
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2372 Land Subdivision
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23721 Land Subdivision
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2373 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
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23731 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
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2379 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
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23799 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
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2381 Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
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23811 Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors
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23812 Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors
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23813 Framing Contractors
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23814 Masonry Contractors
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23815 Glass and Glazing Contractors
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23816 Roofing Contractors
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23817 Siding Contractors
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23819 Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
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2382 Building Equipment Contractors
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23821 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
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23822 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
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23829 Other Building Equipment Contractors
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2383 Building Finishing Contractors
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23831 Drywall and Insulation Contractors
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23832 Painting and Wall Covering Contractors
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23833 Flooring Contractors
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23834 Tile and Terrazzo Contractors
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23835 Finish Carpentry Contractors
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23839 Other Building Finishing Contractors
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2389 Other Specialty Trade Contractors
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23891 Site Preparation Contractors
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23899 All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
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