What tools do roofers use?

Roofers use tools for installation, repair, and removal of roofs. Ladders and hammers are the most common on construction sites, but roofers also use shingle removers or shovels, roofing nailers, roofing hammers, hammer tackers, utility knives, and power equipment. Depending on the job, you might operate a power drill or saw to make, cut, and install materials, use a crowbar to pry off shingles, use shears to cut asphalt or fiberglass shingles, and use a tape measure and level to measure roof slope. Experience with these tools is helpful for a roofing career.