Tile roof renovation: a stable market but lacking momentum in 2026

Overall, activity remained stable in the roofing market.

A survey conducted by the FFTB among nearly 800 roofing professionals reveals a market that is holding up but has not yet regained its growth momentum. A majority of the companies surveyed describe their activity level as normal at the start of 2026.

This trend reflects more of a stabilization phase after several years of slowdown than a genuine recovery in the sector. The national indicator remains slightly negative, a sign that the volume of work is still insufficient to trigger a widespread rebound.

Regional disparities remain significant.

The situation is not uniform across the country. Companies located in the North and Southwest show a lower level of confidence than the national average.

These regional disparities can have direct consequences on order books, team organization, and investment prospects for companies specializing in roofing work. For tradespeople, roofers, and renovation companies, business therefore remains highly dependent on local market conditions.

Demand for construction work is struggling to recover.

The observatory also confirms the continued caution of individuals regarding renovation projects. While some companies are seeing a relatively stable level of quotes, a significant proportion of respondents report a decrease in requests.

This situation is reflected in the evolution of order books. Despite a slight rebound observed last year, the underlying trend remains downward. For construction companies working on tile roofs, commercial visibility remains limited in the medium term.

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Recruitment and material prices under surveillance

Recruitment difficulties remain a significant issue for the profession, even if their intensity appears to be decreasing. According to the FFTB (French Federation of Roofing and Building Trades), this apparent improvement stems primarily from a slowdown in activity rather than a sustained return of candidates to roofing jobs.

On the economic front, businesses also continue to grapple with price increases at the start of the year. Annual revisions by suppliers maintain pressure on costs, with potential repercussions on margins and on quotes offered to project owners and individuals.

Uncertainties linked to the international context

The results of this edition should, however, be analyzed with caution. The data was collected before the current crisis in the Middle East could have had an impact on the markets.

Further investigations will assess the potential impact of this situation on supply chains and material cost trends. For roofing companies and manufacturers alike, this issue could become an additional area of ​​concern in the coming months.

In the immediate future, the market for tile roof renovation seems to have found a point of equilibrium. The stability observed in 2026 is a reassuring signal for businesses, but demand indicators do not yet allow us to anticipate a sustained return to growth in the sector.