A full roofing starter kit runs $1,500-$3,500 and includes a cordless impact driver, circular saw, reciprocating saw, high-output batteries, charger, OSHA harness + SRL, hard hat, gloves, chalk line, measuring tape, and speed square. Here's what each tool does, what it replaces, and how the savings stack.
What the kit covers
Every tool a roofer actually needs for day-one productivity. No filler, no duplicates, no "extra utility knife" nonsense. Nine tools + accessories + safety gear in one shipment from our warehouse.
Tool-by-tool breakdown
Cordless impact driver (DCF887 or Milwaukee 2853-20): drives deck screws, nails, and everything structural. $145-189 bare tool. The workhorse.
Cordless circular saw (DCS570 or Milwaukee 2732-20): 7-1/4" for sheathing, trim cuts, ridge cap miters. $169-229.
Cordless reciprocating saw: tear-off work + nail cuts. $129-179.
Two 5.0Ah+ batteries + charger: enough to run a roofer for a full 8-hour shift with a rotation.
OSHA-compliant harness + SRL: non-negotiable for roofing above 6 feet. ~$250-400 for a decent setup.
Hard hat, cut-resistant gloves, safety glasses, non-slip boots: PPE basics.
Chalk line + 25' tape + speed square: layout essentials.
The savings math
Buying each tool at retail: adds up to $2,000-$4,200 depending on tier. Our bundled price lands at $1,500-$3,500 — roughly 20-25% off.
The 25% isn't a loss-leader. It's the volume discount from our distributor, passed through. We buy these combinations in bulk because they're the most common outfit-a-crew pattern.
Who buys this
Roofing contractors starting a new crew. Foremen outfitting a new hire. Shops rebuilding a stolen kit from an insurance claim. Homeowners stepping up from DIY tools to pro-grade (less common, but it happens).
If you're replacing a stolen or damaged setup, the kit structure matters for insurance — you can use our itemized quote as line-item replacement documentation.
Joshua runs Charged Tools out of St. Louis. Background spans e-commerce operations, software engineering, and hands-on tool use in the auto trades. Every editorial piece on this site is written or reviewed by Joshua before it ships.
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