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Job & Materials Tracking Built for Roofers

Stop losing track of tile bundles, timber battens, and scaffolding overruns. Log materials, track jobs, scan merchant receipts with AI, and see your exact job profit instantly on site.

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Calculate Your Unclaimed Expenses

Roofers often miss major deductions on lead flashing, copper nails, slate bundles, scaffolding, and merchant runs. Check how much you can claim back.

Calculate Your Mileage Claims

Log mileage automatically in VanLog and claim write-offs at approved local tax rates.

Region:
Weekly Drive Distance150 miles
10 miles1000 miles
Estimated Tax Bracket20%
10% (Basic)50% (Higher)
Annual Claimable Expense Value£3,510
Real Estimated Tax Savings£702

Estimated cash saved based on writing off £0.45 per mile against your income.

Why Roofing Contractors Lose Margin on Site

Lead flashing costs and scaffolding hires make roofing costing complex. If you don't log your actual material usage on site, your margin slips away:

  • 1.
    Unbilled Lead Flashing & Batten WasteBuying lead rolls or timber battens in bulk often results in waste offcuts. If you don't allocate the correct materials portion to the job, or fail to charge the client for the full rolls ordered, you are absorbing the metal and wood costs into your labor rate.
  • 2.
    Scaffolding & Skip Hire ExpensesScaffolding overruns and skip exchanges add up to significant figures. Many roofers ignore these small purchases, letting hundreds of pounds in claimable expenses slip through the cracks.
  • 3.
    Lost Merchant and Wholesaler ReceiptsPaper invoices from SIG Roofing, Travis Perkins, or local merchants get lost in the van or damaged. At tax time, your accountant can only write off what you have clear proof of. Lost receipts equal higher tax bills.

Features Purpose-Built for Roofers

AI Invoice Scanning

Take a quick photo of your SIG Roofing, Travis Perkins, or local merchant invoice. Our AI scans the invoice, extracts every item (tiles, batten, lead rolls), and links them directly to your job budget.

Smart Materials & Tile Library

Log slates, battens, lead rolls, felt, and copper nails easily. VanLog autocompletes past items and remembers pricing, making on-site tracking take less than 15 seconds.

Mileage Logging for Merchant Runs

Record your runs to local merchants or site surveys. VanLog automatically calculates your tax-deductible mileage value based on HMRC (45p/mile) or ATO (88c/km) approved rates.

Offline-Capable Interface

Works on remote roof areas, high scaffolding, and new builds with zero cell reception. The app caches all materials and mileage inputs locally and syncs automatically when you're back in range.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the AI scanner support SIG Roofing and local builder merchant invoices?

Yes. Our AI receipt scanner recognizes layouts and invoice terminology from major national roofing merchants and independent timber/tile yards like SIG Roofing, Travis Perkins, Jewson, and local merchants.

Can I track my scaffolding and skip hire costs?

Yes. You can record scaffolding rentals, skip hire, roof lifts, and safety equipment under the Job Expenses or Overhead tracker to make sure your tax returns reflect these business costs.

How does VanLog handle lead flashing calculations?

You can add lead rolls to your job log and choose to allocate a percentage of the total cost to a specific job (e.g. 30% of a roll to a chimney flashing), or log it fully to a job and let VanLog track the rest as van stock.

Ready to stop losing profit on your roofing jobs?

Join self-employed roofers who use VanLog to track material costs, capture tax-deductible mileage, and manage their business efficiently.

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⚠️ Important: VanLog is a record-keeping tool. Verify all calculations with your local tax authority and consult an accountant before submitting tax returns. You are solely responsible for your tax compliance.