Roofing estimate review
Is your roofing estimate fair?
You're holding a quote for real money, from someone who does this every day, and you'll do it maybe twice in your life. That's not a fair matchup. The fix isn't distrust — it's knowing exactly what a complete roofing estimate should spell out before you sign.
What a complete roofing estimate includes
This is the same checklist our audit engine reads your estimates against.
- Exact roof area (squares) and the price per square — the natural comparison unit
- Material brand AND product line (shingle series, underlayment, drip edge)
- Decking repair terms: price per sheet if rot is found, not "TBD"
- Permit included, with the contractor pulling it (not you)
- Tear-off, disposal, and magnetic nail sweep spelled out
- Warranty split: manufacturer vs workmanship, in years, in writing
Red flags in any trade
- A single lump-sum number with no line items — you can't compare what you can't see
- "Contractor grade" or "builder grade" materials with no brand named
- A big deposit demanded before any materials are ordered
- No mention of permits on work that plainly needs one
- Pressure to sign today because "this price expires tonight"
Get your roofing quotes reviewed line by line
Upload 1–3 estimates and get a plain-English audit: what each one includes, what's missing against the checklist above, how the prices compare, and the exact questions to ask before you sign. We take no referral fees from contractors — we work only for you.
No payment until your report is ready to view.
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