Input benchmark – roof tiling
These input benchmarks have been developed in consultation with the Roofing Tile Association of Australia.
They represent the industry norm and apply to roof tilers who work directly with household customers and are responsible for purchasing their own materials. The main activity for these businesses is the installation of ceramic or concrete tiles, slate or shingles.
These benchmarks are current as at April 2015.
Input benchmark guide
The table below sets out input benchmarks for roof tilers.
You can use these benchmarks to compare and check your business performance to the roofing industry average.
Remember that all dollar amounts include GST.
Coverage rate (tiles per square metre)
– concrete tiles
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10.3
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Coverage rate (tiles per square metre)
– terracotta tiles
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13
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Installation rate – two tilers
(square metres per day)
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50 – 60
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Cost of materials as a percentage of price charged to the customer
– tiles
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35 – 40
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Cost of materials as a percentage of price charged to the customer
– other materials (including sarking and safety railing)
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10 – 20
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Typical job size
(square metres)
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150 – 180
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Days to complete typical job
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3
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Price charged per square metre – supply and install (including ridging and hips but not sarking and safety railing)
– concrete tiles
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$45 – $65
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Price charged per square metre – supply and install (including ridging and hips but not sarking and safety railing)
– terracotta tiles
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$60 – $80
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Input benchmark – sales turnover
The table below sets out the income guide for roof tiling.
You can use these benchmarks to:
- estimate your income
- compare your income against the roofing industry average
- check that your records accurately reflect your income.
Remember that all dollar amounts include GST.
Tiles used per year – concrete
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67,980
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Tiles used per year – terracotta
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85,800
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Square metres completed per year – concrete
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6,600
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Square metres completed per year – terracotta
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6,600
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Price charged per square metre – supply and install (including ridging and hips but not sarking and safety railing)
– concrete tiles
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$45 – $65
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Price charged per square metre – supply and install (including ridging and hips but not sarking and safety railing)
– terracotta tiles
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$60 – $80
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Sales turnover range
(including 10% for materials and scaffolding)
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$653,400 – $1,161,600
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Typical job size (square metres)
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180
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Jobs completed per year
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73
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Days to complete average job
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3
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Days worked per year
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220
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Input benchmark examples
Example 1
Richard runs a roof tiling business with one regular subcontractor to assist him during busy periods. They work only on household jobs, supplying and installing concrete and terracotta tiles.
On average, they install 60 square metres per day. Richard charges an average price of $60 per square metre plus 10% for materials.
Richard's records show that he has purchased 70,000 concrete and 90,000 terracotta tiles during the year. Using the benchmarks, he estimates that he has tiled a total of 13,720 square metres with income of $905,520.
Richard's records show reported income of $900,000. This is within the benchmarks and accounts for discounts offered to friends. He is happy with his record keeping.
End of example
Example 2
Peter runs a roof tiling business with one tradesman. He installs terracotta tiling only.
Over the year, they have averaged an installation rate of 50 square metres per day and charged an average of $60 per square metre.
Based on statements from his supplier, Peter has purchased 160,000 terracotta tiles in the year. Using the benchmarks, he estimates that he has tiled 12,307 square metres during the year with income of $812,262 (including 10% for materials).
Peter's records show income of $750,000 for the year, which is less than expected. He reviews his quote book and finds several jobs where he received cash payment and used the quote as a tax invoice. This is an additional $60,000 income.
Peter recalculates his income for the year as $810,000, which is within the benchmarks. Peter asks his bookkeeper for advice on keeping better records.
End of example
Example 3
Rodney runs a roof tiling business and works only on household jobs.
Rodney has purchased $330,000 worth of roof tiles according to his supplier statement for the year.
Using the benchmark of 40% for cost of tiles as a percentage of the price charged to the customer, Rodney calculates his sales should be approximately $825,000.
As he has only recorded $700,000 sales, he decides to review his records and speak to his bookkeeper.
End of example