Roofer

Roofer in India: prices, licences and what to ask for

Updated 4 November 2026

A minor roof repair in India costs about ₹10,000 to ₹50,000, while new work is priced per square foot, for example ₹100 to ₹250 for metal roofing and ₹200 to ₹400 for an RCC slab. These are approximate figures from sellers' websites in November 2026. The quickest way to get current quotes for your roof is to describe the job in a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Licences and rules to check

Contractor licences in India are graded by class, and one guide lists fees from ₹500 for the lowest class up to ₹100,000 for the highest. Ask which class your roofer holds and whether the licence covers work of your size. Some public works contractor registrations ask for an Aadhaar card, proof of residence and a passport photo, so ask to see the documents. A trade licence fee depends on the state and business size, from about ₹500 to over ₹50,000 a year.

Season and weather

The climate is tropical, with a wet season and a dry season instead of winter and summer, and rain can stop roof work and leave a half-finished roof open. Book the work in the dry season where you can, and agree on the start date with the roofer so that the roof is not left uncovered during rain.

How roof work is priced and delivered

Quotes use square feet for the roof area, and galvanised sheets are sometimes priced per kilogram, with one listing at ₹107 per kg. Ask whether the price includes materials, shuttering, curing and removing debris, and whether the sheets are delivered to your site in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad or Chennai. Give the roof area in square feet and, if you prefer metric, convert it before comparing quotes.

What to put in your request

Name the roofing material (RCC, metal sheet, shingles or UPVC), the type of work (repair, replacement or new roof), the scope and the roof area, and the property type, such as house, shop or factory. Add the pay you offer, whether it is daily or per job, the employment type, your work experience, and whether accommodation is provided. Say if the work is at height, and give the area of the city rather than the full address.

Describing the job on BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers. The AI looks through sellers' websites and price lists in India, then shows the prices and businesses it found. Registered sellers reply in the chat with their own offer, price and terms, and your contact details stay hidden until you choose to share them. For related trades, see Tiler, Painter and Construction worker.