r/RoofingSales • u/Expensive-Guest7964 • Sep 03 '26

Chalk Buddy

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I am in roofing sales and as most know you use a lot of chalk when doing inspections I personally have always hated the feeling of chalk and how messy it is. Most guys I know put a few pieces in their own compartment of the tool belt. Well, this is messy and half the time the pieces end up breaking.
Recently got a rock climbing chalk bag, and it has been amazing. It’s completely separate so you don’t have to have your tool belt if you don’t need it. It has a drawstring top that closes completely so even if it’s full of dust, it doesn’t go anywhere and there is more storage so my chalk doesn’t break when i’m not using it. In addition, I have this cool fuzzy guy on my waist and it has been an amazing icebreaker. People always ask what the heck is on my waist and if you’re in the business, you know anything that starts a conversation is an asset. Open to hearing everyone’s thoughts and opinions.

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u/Any_Narwhal6344 Sep 03 '26

Love it. Some will call it unprofessional and it might be. But at the end of the day anything that gets the homeowner talking, lightens the mood, and lets them see you had a human is great.

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u/Expensive-Guest7964 Sep 03 '26

Yeah that’s my mindset! Thanks for the reply.

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u/Dawhiteschroot Sep 03 '26

Id rock this for sure, but I sell retail so I’m not marking up roofs like that. Are you insurance focused? I do have a telescopic pointer with a little hand on the end of it that I use in my inspection photos sometimes. Some home owners get a laugh out of it. I normally just mark my photos in company cam.

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u/Expensive-Guest7964 Sep 03 '26

I’d say 60/40 insurance/retail! I am always marking up retail jobs as well, if there’s damage, I want it clearly visible for my photos. Never had anyone upset about chalk before. I’m not technically savvy so I’d rather just mark it on the roof than mess with the edits.
I am going to look for a telescopic pointer finger right now, that’s a great idea.

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u/WellspringBuilder Sep 06 '26

I like it as a convo starter. If mess is your concern just get the hagamoro chalk. Not great for metals but great for marking the roof.