MONEY FOR NOTHING | Episode 7

In this episode of the Essence Roofing series, we’re back on site and dealing with some of the real challenges that come with running a roofing business in Glasgow. One situation this week stood out — a commercial client expected a 25% commission, around £5,000, simply for passing over a roofing job. This is exactly the kind of thing that can destroy profit margins if you’re not careful, and we made the decision to walk away. We also had a domestic enquiry where the customer asked if we could complete a roof replacement without scaffolding to save money. Situations like this highlight the importance of safety, proper processes, and maintaining standards on every project. This is the reality of running a £2M+ roofing company — dealing with clients, protecting margins, and making the right decisions under pressure. If you're in the trade or running a construction business, this is the kind of stuff no one talks about. 📍 About Essence Roofing Essence Roofing & Building Services Ltd are one of Glasgow’s leading roofing contractors, specialising in: Roof replacements Slate and tile roofing Flat roofing systems Leadwork and flashing Roughcasting and external works We work across Glasgow and Central Scotland on both domestic and commercial roofing projects. 📲 Follow the journey This channel documents the real day to day of building and running a successful roofing and construction business — the wins, the problems, and everything in between. roofing business UK roofers Glasgow roof replacement cost UK running a construction business roofing contractor Glasgow flat roofing systems UK slate roofing UK trade business UK construction business problems roofing company behind the scenes