What is included in a professional roofing estimate?
A professional roofing estimate identifies the contractor, property, measured scope, material system, preparation, flashings, ventilation, protection, cleanup, schedule, price, tax, allowances, exclusions, payment and warranties. The decision should also account for schedule and payment.
Scope should be specific
The estimate should name roof sections, removal, underlayment, field material, starter or seams, ridge or edges, penetrations and custom metal.
Uncertainty should be priced openly
Decking and concealed moisture cannot always be confirmed. Use unit rates, allowances or a defined change process instead of a blank surprise.
Closeout belongs in the proposal
Warranty registration, photos, final inspection, cleanup and owner maintenance information should not be afterthoughts.
Details worth checking
- Legal business and insurance information
- Roof measurements
- Exact products
- Preparation and flashing details
- Deck allowance
- Property protection
- Schedule and payment
- Warranty and closeout
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Share the property, roof type, observed condition and decision timeline. A site-specific review can confirm which parts of the guidance fit and where the scope needs to change. The decision should also account for property protection.
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