Conditions and forecasts of activity, order books, quotes, recruitment, roofers' morale… the Tile Roof Renovation Observatory is a telephone survey of nearly 800 roofers conducted twice a year since 2019 by the French Federation of Tiles and Bricks. It offers an overview of trends at the national and regional levels.
This thirteenth edition illustrates the uncertainties that weigh on professionals.
The FFTB is sharing highlights from the 13th edition, which took place between September and November 2025. Next edition: March 2026
Activity in tile roof renovation remained sluggish, continuing the trend of previous months and marked by significant regional disparities.
Unimpressive business prospects for 2026
Roofers' morale: slow erosion
Order books are dwindling, marked by a significant decline over the last 12 months.
Number of quotes: no early signs of recovery
Operating conditions: Supply chains have returned to normal for the past 12 months, but the prices of supplies and materials remain a source of tension.
Recruitment remains a source of tension for more than half of companies.
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