Roofing: Pay Per Job or Subscription?
A subscription can be cheaper when it reliably fills your diary. Pay-per-job avoids the fixed bill when little or no work arrives. The break-even point is easy to see in this example.
An assumed £140 monthly plan
| Agreed jobs | £140 fixed plan | GetTheCall at £80 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | £140; no jobs | £0 |
| 1 | £140 per job | £80 |
| 2 | £70 per job | £80 per job |
| 8 | £17.50 per job | £80 per job |
The £140 plan is illustrative, not a provider quote. It assumes both services bring the stated number of agreed jobs; it does not predict either service's results.
What that means for a roofer
- One job in a quiet month: the example fixed plan costs £60 more.
- Two jobs: the example fixed plan costs £20 less in total.
- Regular suitable work: a fixed fee spreads across more jobs.
- Irregular availability: pay-per-job avoids paying a recurring bill while your crew is busy elsewhere.
Choose for the work you actually want
A re-roof project and an emergency leak are different bookings. The cheapest cost per job is not useful if it brings work your crew cannot take. GetTheCall focuses on local emergency calls; its standard £80 fee applies to an agreed job or inspection visit, with no upfront or monthly fee.
Updated 29 October 2026 · Report a factual error