Accountants for Roofers in Ipswich
CIS refunds, Self Assessment and bookkeeping for Ipswich roofers and roofing contractors. No jargon, no surprises, no inflated fees.
Built for the roofing trade
Tax sorted for Ipswich roofers, without the jargon
Roofing work in Ipswich ranges from pitched tile and slate roofs on domestic properties to flat roofing, guttering, fascias and larger new build contracts. Subcontracting for a contractor on a construction site normally falls within the Construction Industry Scheme, with 20 percent deducted from your invoices before you are paid. Repair and maintenance work billed directly to homeowners does not.
Hammer & Ledger Tax is based at 50 Princes Street in Ipswich town centre. We work with roofers and roofing contractors across Ipswich and Suffolk, and we understand the trade: scaffold and access costs, materials bought in bulk, seasonal demand, and the CIS statements that come from working under several contractors at once.
Ipswich, as Suffolk’s county town, has a steady flow of new roofing work tied to developments such as the Ipswich Garden Suburb to the north of town, alongside repair and reroofing work across the older housing stock in the wider IP postcode area. Whether your work is mostly new build subcontracting, repair and maintenance, or a mix, we build your tax position around your actual invoices.
WHAT WE HANDLE
Accounting services for roofers
Everything a self-employed heating engineer or small HVAC company in Ipswich needs, under one roof.
CIS Refunds.
If contractors deduct 20 percent from your invoices under the Construction Industry Scheme, there is a good chance HMRC owes you money once your expenses and personal allowance are factored in. We check every CIS statement against what was withheld and chase your refund through.
Self Assessment
Your tax return prepared, checked in plain English and filed before the 31 January deadline, with every allowable expense claimed correctly.
Bookkeeping
Snap your receipts, we do the rest. Cloud bookkeeping that keeps invoices, CIS statements and materials receipts matched and filed as you go.
VAT for Roofers
Registration when you cross the threshold, the right scheme for your work, and the domestic reverse charge handled correctly on CIS jobs.
Sole Trader to Ltd
Earning enough that a limited company might save you tax? We run the numbers on your actual figures and handle formation if it stacks up.
Payroll
Taking on a labourer or a second roofer? We run PAYE payroll so your team is paid right, with pension auto enrolment set up correctly alongside it.
HOW IT WORKS
From site paperwork to filed and refunded
Book a free review
A quick call about your work, your income and what you have been claiming so far. No obligation, no sales pitch.
Send us your records
CIS statements, invoices, receipts, mileage. Photos from your phone are fine. We will tell you exactly what we need.
We prepare and file
Your return prepared by an ACMA qualified accountant, checked with you in plain English, then filed with HMRC.
Refund and support
Any CIS refund chased through to your bank account, and year round support whenever a tax question comes up.
WHY HAMMER & LEDGER TAX
Qualified, authorised and on your side
ACMA Qualified
HMRC Authorised Agent
CIMA Member
Professional Indemnity Insured
Sage Partner
FIND US IN IPSWICH
Town centre office, Suffolk wide service
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Prefer not to travel? Everything can be handled by phone, email and WhatsApp. Most of our plumbing clients never need to visit the office.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Roofers ask us these a lot
Does CIS apply to roofers?
Roofing is a core construction operation, so work carried out for a contractor on a construction project generally falls within CIS. Repair and maintenance work billed directly to a homeowner does not. We make sure each type of income is reported correctly.
What expenses can a roofer claim?
Typical claims include tools and equipment, van costs or mileage, materials not billed on to the customer, workwear and PPE including fall protection, insurance, and scheme membership fees. What applies to you depends on your actual set up.
I mostly work from scaffolding hired by the main contractor. Does that change anything?
Hired scaffolding is usually the main contractor’s cost, not yours, so it does not normally affect your own expense claims. What matters for your tax position is your own invoices, materials and tools.
Should I switch from sole trader to a limited company?
It depends mostly on your profit level, your plans and how you take money out of the business. We run your actual numbers rather than a rule of thumb.
Do I need to visit your Ipswich office?
No. Most roofing clients send their records by phone photo, email or WhatsApp, and we handle everything remotely. The office at 50 Princes Street is available if you would prefer to meet in person.
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