The patented Shingle Hog is used by thousands of roofing contractors to tear off shingles faster, cheaper, and easier than by hand. Using the same air compressor they use for their nail gun, the tool typically tears off 17 to 20 square per hour. Designed to be used on any roof that the can be safely walked on, The Hog can be used on single layer or multi layer roofs. This durable tool is backed up by a one-year warranty. The savings, in time, create a fast pay back and as one roofer put it, "I feel so much better at the end of the day; I wish someone had created it 30 years ago."IMG_1-FEATURES_SHINGLEHOG_TSH-001_PNEUMATIC_SHINGLE_REMOVER

How The Shingle Hog Compares To Other Shingle Removal Options

Roofing contractors evaluating shingle removal methods usually face this question: should I stick with a manual roofing shovel, use this Shingle Hog pneumatic remover, or invest in a competing pneumatic tear-off tool like the Rapid Roof Remover?

Here's the honest comparison:

Feature Manual Roofing Shovel/Spade ($75-$150) Shingle Hog Pneumatic Shingle Remover ($2,045) Rapid Roof Remover, Pneumatic ($2,000-$2,500 range)
Power Source Manual labor only Standard air compressor, the same one used for a nail gun Standard air compressor
Removal Speed Baseline, fully manual pace Tears off 17 to 20 square per hour Removes a square of multi-layered shingles in 3 to 5 minutes
Multi-Layer Capability Slower, more physically demanding Works on single layer or multi-layer roofs Removes up to 5 layers of shingles in a single pass
Physical Strain High, back-breaking on large or multi-layer roofs Significantly reduced physical strain compared to manual removal Significantly reduced physical strain, lightweight design
Crew Size Needed Larger crew often needed to keep pace Can use a smaller crew to complete the same number of roofs Similar labor-saving benefit
Origin Varies by brand Made in the USA American-made
Warranty Limited or none One year warranty One year warranty on parts and labor, including blade
Best Suited For Small jobs, tight budgets Regular tear-off work across single and multi-layer roofs Similar regular tear-off work, including flooring removal versatility

Why The Shingle Hog Is Worth The Investment

This isn't just a shingle removal tool, it's a patented pneumatic system trusted by thousands of roofing contractors since 2008, giving crews a faster, cheaper, and easier way to tear off shingles than manual shovels while running off equipment they already own.

The Shingle Hog specifically addresses the needs of roofing contractors who need to speed up tear-off on single or multi-layer roofs without adding crew size, all while reducing the physical toll manual shingle removal takes on workers.

Faster Tear-Off Using Equipment You Already Have. By running off the same air compressor used for a nail gun, the Shingle Hog typically tears off 17 to 20 square per hour, letting roofing contractors dramatically speed up tear-off without investing in a separate dedicated power source.

Built To Save Labor And Reduce Injury Risk

Removes shingles 70% to 90% faster than by hand, making the roofer more cost competitive on every bid

Helps complete more roofs in the same amount of time, and can use a smaller crew to complete the same number of roofs

Reduces the pain of manually removing shingles, especially on those difficult, back-breaking, multi-layer roofs

Engineered For Durability And Reliability

Backed by a one-year warranty for peace of mind on a tool used daily in demanding conditions

Made in the USA, built for the rigors of professional roofing work

Designed to be used on any roof that can be safely walked on, whether single layer or multi-layer

Real Savings

Removing shingles 70-90% faster than manual methods translates directly into reduced labor hours per roof

Being able to use a smaller crew for the same number of roofs reduces overall crew payroll costs

Faster, safer shingle removal can help reduce worker's compensation insurance premiums over time

Free shipping and no sales tax through Summit Forge Supply keeps the total cost down compared to buying elsewhere and paying tax and freight separately

The Bottom Line Roofing contractors who need to speed up tear-off without adding crew size can't afford the labor drain and physical toll of manual shingle removal, especially on multi-layer roofs. The Shingle Hog is built with a proven pneumatic design, a fast 17 to 20 square per hour removal rate, and a one-year warranty, so it delivers real productivity gains using equipment already on the truck. For anyone tearing off shingles as a regular part of the roofing business, this is the tool built to get it done faster with a fast payback, typically in just 3 to 5 roofs.

  • Removes shingles 70% - 90% faster than by hand
  • Makes roofer more cost competitive (shingle removal is faster and cheaper)
  • Helps complete more roofs in the same amount of time
  • Can use a smaller crew to complete the same number of roofs
  • Will reduce worker's compensation insurance premiums
  • Amazing on those difficult, time-consuming, back-breaking, multi-layer roofs.
  • Reduces the pain of manually removing shingles
  • Fast payback (typically 3 to 5 roofs)
  • One year warranty
  • Made in the USA

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