Roof Estimate Check

Roofing estimates vary most in what they leave unsaid: layers, decking, underlayment and cleanup.

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What to check on the estimate

Number of existing layers to be torn off
Decking replacement handling and per-sheet price if rot is found
Underlayment and ice/water shield product named
Flashing, vents and drip edge replaced or reused
Dumpster, cleanup and nail sweep included
Workmanship warranty length and who honors it

Questions worth asking

How many layers are being torn off, and what is the price if more are found?
What is the per-sheet price if decking has to be replaced?
Which underlayment product and shingle line are being used?
Are flashing, vents and drip edge being replaced or reused?
Is dumpster, cleanup and nail sweep included in the total?
Is the workmanship warranty from your company or the manufacturer?

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Paste or upload the estimate. The free scan lists the sections it found, the sections that look missing or unclear, and a question list you can send to the contractor. It does not tell you whether a price is fair, because that is not something a document review can answer.

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Frequently asked

Why do roofing quotes differ by thousands?

Usually tear-off layers, decking allowance, underlayment grade and whether flashing is replaced. Those four lines explain most of the gap.

Should decking be priced up front?

You cannot know how much is rotten until the roof is open, so ask for a stated per-sheet price instead of an open-ended change order.

Educational checklist only. Not legal, engineering, pricing, contractor-vetting, or building-code advice. This does not decide whether a price is fair or which contractor to hire. Verify everything with your own licensed professional and your local building department.

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