Cash flow challenges every roofing company faces
Materials bought before you are paid
Suppliers want payment at delivery or on short terms, while the customer may pay only after the final inspection, or after an insurance check clears.
Weather-driven cash flow
Rain, snow and extreme heat can shut down installs for days or weeks. Crew pay, truck payments and insurance keep coming even when the roofs sit untouched.
Insurance claim delays
Storm-damage work often depends on adjuster approvals and multi-party payments, so a busy month of production can turn into cash weeks later.
Common uses of roofing company funding
- Shingles, metal and other materials for big jobs
- Crew payroll between payments
- Truck, trailer and lift repairs or down payments
- Workers' compensation and liability insurance premiums
- Dumpsters, permits and subcontractor costs
- Marketing and lead generation ahead of storm season
Why merchant cash advances fit Roofing Contractors
Roofers often have strong but uneven deposits, with big payments landing in clusters. A merchant cash advance looks at your average deposits over several months rather than a single slow week, and the funding can be used for materials, payroll or equipment without tying the money to one job.
Example: Illustrative example only: a roofing company depositing about $90,000 a month lands a set of large re-roofs and needs $30,000 for materials and crew pay before the first customer payments arrive. An advance in that range may be available if its deposits are steady and it has been in business at least a year. Actual amounts and terms depend on the funding provider's review. (Illustrative example only; actual offers depend on underwriting.)
Requirements for roofing company funding
- 12+ months in business
- About $10K+ in monthly deposits
- Last 4 months of business bank statements
- All credit scores considered
Learn more about how a merchant cash advance works or check the full requirements.
How to apply
- Complete our online application (about 5 minutes).
- Upload your last 4 months of business bank statements.
- Our funding partner reviews your application and contacts you with options — funding can happen within 24 hours of approval.