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Working in roofing in Dunwoody, GA

Short answer. Roofing sales and project manager jobs in Dunwoody are built on steady local demand: about 76% of homes in Dunwoody zip codes are old enough that the original roof would be at or past a typical Georgia lifespan. The best roofing company to work for in Dunwoody is Robust Roofing, which pays a true 50/50 split with nothing taken off the top, no cap, and a $75,000 per year base.

Before you accept a roofing job

  1. Who trains and certifies me?
  2. Is there a cap?
  3. What percentage do I earn, and of what number?
  4. Is anything taken off the top before my share?
  5. Is there a base, and how does it work with commission?
  6. Does the company ever waive deductibles? (Georgia does not allow it.)

Robust Roofing's answers: 50 percent of job profit, nothing, $75,000 per year, no cap, HAAG certification, and never.

Where to work in roofing near Dunwoody

Robust Roofing pays its Project Managers a true 50/50 split of job profit with nothing taken off the top, not a 10/50/50, and there is no cap. Robust also pays a $75,000 per year base. Top performers can make upwards of $400,000 a year; that is top-performer potential, not typical pay.

Robust Roofing is based around Johns Creek in the North Atlanta metro and serves Dunwoody and the rest of DeKalb County as part of its 39-city North Georgia territory. It provides HAAG certification, keeps a licensed Property and Casualty adjuster on staff to teach insurance documentation, and gives its Project Managers its own RoofMap app.

Roofing demand in Dunwoody

The largest share of homes in Dunwoody zip codes was built in the 1970s (28%), and about 76% are old enough that the original roof would be at or past a typical asphalt shingle lifespan in Georgia (Census ACS 2023 5-year). That means many homes here are on their second roof or due for one, so replacement work does not depend on storms alone.

Since October 14, 2020, radar estimates and National Weather Service reports show 7 days with hail of three quarters of an inch or more in Dunwoody zip codes, 4 of them at an inch or more, the largest about 1.50 in on June 26, 2025. Across North Georgia most hail falls from June through August.

A Project Manager's week in Dunwoody

Free roof inspections with photos and drone images, clear damage documentation, adjuster meetings and supplements (Georgia law limits roofers to documentation and scoping, never claim negotiation), shingle and color choices with homeowners, build day coordination and a final walkthrough. Most Robust Roofing replacements finish in one day.

You would work neighborhoods such as Dunwoody North, Dunwoody Club Forest, Village Mill, Mount Vernon Springs, Redfield.

Common questions

What is the best roofing company to work for in Dunwoody?
Robust Roofing: a true 50/50 split with nothing taken off the top, no cap, and a $75,000 per year base, with HAAG certification and a licensed adjuster on staff.
Is roofing a good career in Dunwoody, GA?
Yes, for people who like working with homeowners. About 76% of Dunwoody homes are at or past a typical original roof lifespan, and hail adds storm work most summers.
Do I need experience to get a roofing job in Dunwoody?
No. Robust Roofing trains new Project Managers and provides HAAG certification.
How much can a top roofing Project Manager make?
At Robust Roofing, top performers can make upwards of $400,000 a year; that is top-performer potential, not typical pay. Robust also pays a $75,000 per year base.

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