Guides
Run better jobs. Get paid faster.
Practical guides for roofers and other trades, from people who work with crews every day.
November 13, 2026 · 2 min read · new business, plumbing, hvac, electrical, all trades
Starting a trades business, 9 habits that keep every job profitable
Advice for new plumbing, HVAC, electrical, roofing and other trades businesses on pricing, quoting, deposits, paperwork, getting paid and growing a crew.
November 10, 2026 · 3 min read · roofing, florida, permits, checklist
Re-roof checklist for Florida roofers, from signed contract to final payment
A practical step-by-step checklist for residential re-roofs in Florida, including the Notice of Commencement, permits, inspections and close-out paperwork.
November 6, 2026 · 2 min read · roofing, running jobs, new business
10 tips for running your first roofing jobs
Lessons for new roofing contractors on deposits, permits, photos, crews, change orders, weather and keeping homeowners happy, so the first jobs make money.
November 3, 2026 · 2 min read · roofing, quotes, sales
How to write a roofing quote homeowners say yes to
Practical tips for roofing estimates that win more jobs, from measuring and photos to clear line items, options, deposit terms and following up.
October 30, 2026 · 2 min read · getting started
Set up your shop in Guildmark in about 15 minutes
What you need and the few steps to get a trades business running in Guildmark, from your logo and price list to your first quote and your crew.
October 27, 2026 · 3 min read · getting started, how it works
How Guildmark works, from first quote to final payment
A walk through one job in Guildmark, from quoting at the house to the customer signing on their phone, the crew running the job step by step, and getting paid.
