Roofers

Roofers build and repair roofs on all types of buildings using one or more kinds of materials.

Skill level: Semi-skilled

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Salary range for the majority of workers in Roofers - from Ksh36,622 to Ksh113,952 per month - 2026.
A Roofers typically earns between Ksh36,622 and Ksh75,937 net per month at the start of the job.
After 5 years of service, this is between Ksh43,492 and Ksh96,748 per month for a working week of 45 hours.

Studying drawings, specifications and construction sites to determine materials required
Covering roof frameworks with slate and prefabricated tiles to cover pitched roofs
Laying a waterproof shield and fixing metallic or synthetic materials to a building’s frame
Sizing and cutting roofing materials to fit around edges, corners and protuberances such as chimney
Using natural materials such as thatching to provide roof coverings
Creating temporary structures such as scaffolding and ladders