What expenses can a self-employed roofer claim?

What expenses can a self-employed roofer claim? A self-employed roofer can claim tiles, slate, lead and membrane, scaffold and tower hire, harnesses and roof ladders, van costs, insurance and scheme fees. For 2026-27, everyday clothes, fines and private use cannot be claimed. Yes. Hiring scaffolding or a tower for a job is a cost of that job. Under CIS, scaffold equipment you hire from a third party can also be treated like materials, so the contractor leaves it out when working out your deduction. Yes. Safety equipment and protective clothing such as harnesses, hard hats and safety boots are allowable. Under the cash basis, kit you keep is claimed as an expense in the year you buy it. Yes. GOV.UK allows membership of a trade body or professional organisation related to your business. CompetentRoofer and NAPIT are the two schemes GOV.UK lists for replacing roof coverings. Read the full answer, with every source, at rightotax.co.uk.