CLEAR • PRACTICAL ROOFING INFORMATION
Replacing Your Roof? Know What You’re Paying For.
Understand your roofing estimate before you sign. Learn about roofing materials, installation costs, and the questions to ask your contractor.
MATERIALS
COMPARE YOUR OPTIONS
COSTS
UNDERSTAND THE DETAILS
SCOPE
ASK BETTER QUESTIONS
Clearer roofing decisionsROOFING BASICS
A clearer picture of your roof replacement.
A roofing estimate should explain more than the total price. Materials, preparation, installation details and exclusions all affect what you receive. Start with these three parts of the conversation.
ROOFING MATERIALS
Ask for the manufacturer, product line and material specifications. Underlayment, flashing and ventilation belong in the discussion alongside the roof covering.
More guidance coming soonINSTALLATION COSTS
Compare estimates for the same scope. Ask which costs are fixed, what is an allowance and how unexpected work will be priced and approved.
More guidance coming soonSCOPE OF WORK
Look for clear terms covering tear-off, deck repairs, permits, flashing, ventilation, debris removal and warranties. Ask the contractor to put exclusions in writing.
More guidance coming soonUnderstand the Quote. Make a More Informed Decision.
Roof Replacement Genie is being developed to help homeowners make sense of roofing estimates. Our planned free, independent quote analysis will explain pricing, materials and scope of work. The tool is not yet available.
A PRACTICAL STARTING POINT
A little clarity. One step at a time.
Before you sign, gather the details, compare the scope and ask your contractor to clarify anything missing.
Gather your estimate
Keep the written proposal, product specifications and warranty information together. A detailed estimate makes comparison easier.
Compare the details
Check that each proposal covers the same materials and work. Note allowances, exclusions and items that need a separate price.
Ask before you sign
Ask your contractor to explain unclear terms and confirm changes in writing. Keep the agreed scope with your contract.
COMING SOON
Free roofing quote analysis.
We’re preparing a tool to help homeowners understand contractor estimates, including pricing, materials and the work included.
Understand before you commit.
The quote-analysis service is in development. Uploads and quote reviews are not yet available.
Coming soon — no uploads are being acceptedRoofing information, in plain language
Start with the estimate in front of you.
Learn what to look for in the materials, costs and scope of your roof replacement.