CIS Invoice Template for Roofers UK
A free, HMRC-compliant CIS invoice template for UK roofers. Generate and send professional CIS invoices with automatic deduction calculations — no spreadsheets, no manual maths.
📄 Example CIS Invoice — Roofer
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Labour — Roofing and cladding works | £1,500 |
| Materials — Tiles, felt, battens, lead flashing | Variable |
| CIS Deduction (20% on labour) | −£XX.XX |
| Amount Due | £XXX.XX |
FlashBill creates this invoice automatically.
Enter your labour and materials, select your CIS rate — FlashBill calculates the deduction and generates a professional PDF. Free to start.
What Should a CIS Invoice for a Roofer Include?
A CIS invoice for roofers must meet HMRC's requirements. Here's what every CIS invoice must show:
- Your name and address (or business name)
- Your UTR number (10-digit Unique Taxpayer Reference)
- Invoice number (sequential, for your records)
- Invoice date and payment due date
- Description of work — e.g., "Complete Roof — New Build Detached, Tiled"
- Labour amount separately from materials
- CIS deduction rate and amount (20%, 30%, or 0%)
- Net payable amount (what the contractor actually pays you)
- VAT number and VAT amount (if VAT registered)
CIS and Roofer Work: What You Need to Know
Roofing is explicitly listed under the Construction Industry Scheme. All labour payments to roofer subcontractors are subject to CIS deductions.
Roofers typically carry out pitched and flat roofing, re-roofing, EPDM and felt flat roofs, tile hanging, cladding, fascias and soffits, and guttering. Common contractors who engage roofers as subcontractors include house builders, extension contractors, commercial developers, and property maintenance companies.
CIS Deduction Rates for Roofers
The deduction rate applied to your labour payments depends on your CIS registration status:
- 0% — Gross payment status (you've applied and been approved by HMRC)
- 20% — Registered CIS subcontractor (standard rate)
- 30% — Unregistered subcontractor (higher rate — register to reduce this)
Frequently Asked Questions
Does CIS apply to roofers?
Yes. Roofing is one of the trades explicitly covered by the Construction Industry Scheme. If you work as a subcontractor for a roofing or building contractor, CIS deductions apply to your labour payments.
Do I need to register for CIS as a roofer?
Yes, if you work on construction projects as a subcontractor. Register with HMRC before starting work — it takes about 10 minutes and prevents the contractor from deducting 30% instead of 20% from your payments.
What happens if I don't give the contractor my UTR number?
Without your UTR number, the contractor will deduct 30% from all payments instead of the standard 20%. Always provide your UTR when starting with a new contractor.
Stop Using Spreadsheets — Use FlashBill Instead
Creating CIS invoices manually is time-consuming and easy to get wrong. FlashBill is designed specifically for UK roofers — enter your job details, select your CIS rate, and the invoice is calculated and formatted correctly in seconds. Send it by email or share a payment link directly.