Roofer demand in Utrecht, UT
How in-demand is roofer work in Utrecht right now, how the local market looks, and how to start.
fewer pros than demand — easier to win clients. 24 roofer pros listed on HireLocal in Utrecht against ~160 the market supports — #16 of 16 trades by demand.
Demand in Utrecht: 190,000 households
Utrecht has 190,000 households. 24 roofer pros are listed on HireLocal — about 15 % of the 160 the market can support.
- Households
- ~190,000
- Pros the market supports
- ~160
- Listed on HireLocal
- 24
| Households | 187,640 |
|---|---|
| Owner-occupied share | 44 % |
| Pros the market supports | 156 |
| listed on HireLocal | 24 |
| Coverage | 15 % |
| Score | 92 / 100 |
By national ratios Utrecht supports about 160 full-time roofer pros — enough for a real local trade with specialists, not just generalists. That is larger than most Netherlands cities we cover. Ownership is split — 44 % owner-occupied — so a typical week mixes homeowners with landlords and property managers who buy in volume. The housing stock is close to the national average in age, so demand tracks the national pattern for this trade.
24 roofer pros are listed in Utrecht. Every listed pro covers roughly 5,800 households — plenty of room before this market reads as crowded.
Steep-pitched tile and slate roofs in the historic core suffer moss growth and degradation from frequent rain, and work on narrow canal streets needs specialized access and permits. Autumn storms drive emergency call-outs.
Sources: CBS StatLine, Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2023 (2023); U.S. BLS OEWS; HireLocal. Updated . How we calculate →
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If you are training as a roofer, Utrecht is a market to start in: it supports about 160 pros and HireLocal lists 24, so a new listing is visible immediately.
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- Roofer scores 92/100 (Underserved) in Utrecht — fewer pros than demand — easier to win clients. There are 24 pros serving the city today.
- How many roofer pros are there in Utrecht?
- We track 24 roofer pros serving Utrecht, ranking #16 of 16 trades by local demand.