Some unscrupulous roofers have been known to inflate damage claims, manipulate insurance companies, or even fabricate issues to profit from unnecessary repairs. They sometimes even offer to pay for a customer's insurance deductible, which is insurance fraud and punishable with fines and even jail time.

The best Roofing jobs can pay up to $78,000 per year. As a roofer, you install and repair a variety of different roof types–from common shingles to more complex green roofs. You may assess roof damage caused by rain or other environmental factors, and provide property owners with cost estimates for repairs.