2022 NAICS national industry in sector 23 Construction
238160 Roofing Contractors
NAICS 238160 is the US industry code for roofing contractors. It covers establishments primarily engaged in roofing.
- Code
- 238160 (2022 NAICS)
- Title
- Roofing Contractors
- Part of
- Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
- SBA small business limit
- Average annual receipts up to $19 million
- Closest UK SIC
- 43910, 43991, 43999 (details)
Changes coming. The NAICS 2027 revision applies to data from 1 January 2027, and SBA proposed new size standards on 20 August 2026. The values on this page are the ones in force today; we update this page when the official files change.
Official definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in roofing. This industry also includes establishments treating roofs (i.e., spraying, painting, or coating) and installing skylights. The work performed may include new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs.
Examples Census gives
- Painting, spraying, or coating, roof
- Sheet metal roofing installation
- Shake and shingle, roof, installation
- Skylight installation
When to use a different code
Census classifies these close-sounding activities somewhere else. Businesses mainly engaged in:
- Installing roof trusses and sheathing attached to trusses are classified in Industry 238130, Framing Contractors.
- Installing downspouts, gutters, fascia, and soffits are classified in Industry 238170, Siding Contractors.
- Installing solar panels are classified in Industry 238210, Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors.
Businesses that use this code
Activities listed under 238160
The Census index assigns these 17 activities to this code. If your business matches one, this is your code.
- Asphalt roof shingle installation
- Copper roofing installation
- Corrugated metal roofing installation
- Galvanized iron roofing installation
- Low slope roofing installation
- Painting, spraying, or coating, roof
- Roll roofing installation
- Roof membrane installation
- Roof painting, spraying, or coating
- Roofing contractors
- Roofing, built-up tar and gravel, installation
- Shake and shingle, roof, installation
- Sheet metal roofing installation
- Skylight installation
- Solar reflecting coating, roof, application
- Steep slope roofing installation
- Treating roofs (by spraying, painting or coating)
SBA size standard for 238160
To count as a small business for SBA loans and federal contracts under NAICS 238160, your business (including affiliates) must not exceed $19 million in average annual receipts. Check your business.
Source: SBA table of size standards, effective March 17, 2023.
Closest UK SIC 2007 codes
There is no official one-to-one link between NAICS and UK SIC. These codes share the same international class (ISIC Rev. 4: 4390), so treat them as a starting point and check the definition.
- 43910Roofing activitiesUK SIC
- 43991Scaffold erectionUK SIC
- 43999Other specialised construction activities n.e.c.UK SIC
Built from Census concordances 2022→2017 NAICS and 2017 NAICS→ISIC Rev. 4.
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Data last changed November 14, 2026. How this page is built.