Roofer demand in Amsterdam, NH
How in-demand is roofer work in Amsterdam right now, how the local market looks, and how to start.
fewer pros than demand — easier to win clients. 38 roofer pros listed on HireLocal in Amsterdam against ~340 the market supports — #16 of 16 trades by demand.
Demand in Amsterdam: 510,000 households
Amsterdam has 510,000 households. 38 roofer pros are listed on HireLocal — about 11 % of the 340 the market can support.
- Households
- ~510,000
- Pros the market supports
- ~340
- Listed on HireLocal
- 38
| Households | 505,705 |
|---|---|
| Owner-occupied share | 30 % |
| Pros the market supports | 342 |
| listed on HireLocal | 38 |
| Coverage | 11 % |
| Score | 94 / 100 |
By national ratios Amsterdam supports about 340 full-time roofer pros — a large market with room for niche specialists, emergency-only operators and franchises alike. That is several times the size of a typical Netherlands city we cover. Only 30 % of homes are owner-occupied: landlords, building managers and housing associations place much of the work, often as recurring contracts. The housing stock is old for the country, which pushes repair and replacement demand above the national average.
38 roofer pros are listed in Amsterdam. Every listed pro covers roughly 7,700 households — plenty of room before this market reads as crowded.
Amsterdam's canal houses have distinctive steep-pitched roofs with clay tiles or slate. Frequent rain and damp conditions accelerate moss growth and tile degradation. Roof work on narrow canal streets requires specialized equipment and often street permits.
Sources: CBS StatLine, Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2023 (2023); U.S. BLS OEWS; HireLocal. Updated . How we calculate →
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- Roofer scores 94/100 (Underserved) in Amsterdam — fewer pros than demand — easier to win clients. There are 38 pros serving the city today.
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- We track 38 roofer pros serving Amsterdam, ranking #16 of 16 trades by local demand.