The Real Difference Between a Roofer and a Roofing Company
Not All Roofers Are Roofing Companies — And That’s a Big Deal
Anyone can call themselves a roofer.
But running a professional roofing company — one that’s licensed, insured, systemised, and accountable — is a completely different thing.
If you’ve ever wondered why one quote looks higher than another, it’s often because one is just a roofer — and the other is a roofing company that takes responsibility for the whole process.
At Aquashield Roofing, we’ve built our business to deliver consistency, compliance, and customer assurance — not just another “job done.”
1️⃣ A Roofer Sells Labour.
A Roofing Company Delivers a Complete System.
A single roofer might show up with tools and materials — but a roofing company brings structure.
Here’s what that means for you:
| Roofer | Roofing Company |
|---|---|
| Works job to job | Operates with scheduling, systems, and admin support |
| May not be LBP certified | Licensed and compliant with NZ Building Code |
| Works with subcontractors | Uses trained, in-house crews |
| Focuses on install only | Manages quoting, documentation, safety, and warranties |
| Hands you an invoice | Hands you a complete project, signed off and compliant |
It’s the difference between installing a roof and delivering a finished, warrantied result.
2️⃣ Professional Roofing Companies Are Fully Insured
A lot of “one-man” roofers operate without proper insurance.
That means if something goes wrong — an accident, damage, or leak — you’re on your own.
At Aquashield Roofing, we carry:
- Public Liability Insurance
- Professional Indemnity (for design and advice work)
- Full Health & Safety compliance under SiteSafe
- LBP supervision for restricted building work
That means every homeowner is protected — before, during, and after the job.
3️⃣ Real Roofing Companies Follow Systems
When you run multiple jobs a week, you can’t rely on guesswork or memory.
That’s why companies like Aquashield use structured systems for everything:
- ✅ Job checklists and sign-offs
- ✅ Quality-control inspections
- ✅ H&S and edge protection plans
- ✅ Material tracking and waste management
- ✅ Photo documentation of all key stages
These systems don’t just make things efficient — they make them consistent.
That’s how you deliver perfect roofs again and again.
4️⃣ Accountability and Warranty — The Big One
If a “roofer” goes out on their own and something fails, who do you call?
Who takes responsibility?
With a professional roofing company, you always have:
- A physical business address
- Office and admin support
- Traceable records and warranty documentation
- A company that’s not going anywhere
We don’t disappear after payment.
We stay in business by standing behind our work.
5️⃣ Safety Isn’t Optional
Roofing is one of the most dangerous trades in NZ — and safety is often where cheap operators cut corners.
A true roofing company invests in:
- Edge protection and scaffolding
- Trained and certified installers
- Job-specific H&S plans
- Equipment maintenance and audits
At Aquashield, we don’t just tick the safety box — it’s built into our culture.
Because keeping our crew and our clients safe isn’t negotiable.
✅ Final Word: Hire a Company, Not a Cowboy
A roofer can get the job done.
A roofing company gets it done right — safely, legally, and professionally.
When you work with Aquashield Roofing, you’re not hiring a one-man band.
You’re partnering with a licensed, insured, RANZ-certified roofing company that takes your project seriously from quote to completion.
👉 Contact Aquashield Roofing for re-roofs and repairs backed by systems, certification, and total accountability.
