# Chris Bautista on Roofing, Hustle, and Building Above Roofing

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Podcast: [Kanawha Valley Hustlers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/kanawha-valley-hustlers-6379539)
Published: 2026-05-14T16:53:56+00:00
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## Resource

I talk with Chris Bautista, owner of Above Roofing, LLC, about how he got into roofing, what he has learned after 12 years in the trade, and what homeowners need to know before hiring a contractor. Chris helps with leaks, repairs, replacements, and roof inspections. He got started after helping install a roof and found that the work fit him. We talk about one of his biggest business lessons: underestimating a job and losing money. That experience taught him to inspect roofs with more care, ask better questions, and price the work the right way. Chris also explains why homeowners should ask about insurance, experience, and the types of roofs a contractor can handle, especially with older roofs in the Kanawha Valley. We also cover the staffing challenges facing the trades and why young people should consider building a career in skilled work. Chris believes every entrepreneur needs hustle, and he is working on patience. His faith also plays a role in how he built Above Roofing.

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