Replacing your roof can be an overwhelming task. Not only will you have to make certain adjustments to your daily life, but you’ll also have to find the right contractor to do the job for you. It can be difficult to find a reliable roofer to do your roofing project, especially when there are tales of shady businesses cheating their customers. So, it’s important to know what should be in a roofing estimate to ensure that you’re getting off on the right foot straight from the beginning.
Labor Costs
The labor costs should be included in the estimate you’ll receive from your contractor. Labor usually involves the removal of the old shingles and the installation of the new ones, and the removal of the old decking and its replacement. When looking for your contractor, go with the one who can best explain what exactly is included in the labor costs.
Material Costs
If your roofing contractor adds a markup to the materials, don’t be surprised as that’s usually their method to afford the overhead to keep their businesses going. However, there are also some who can charge too much as they may not know how much the materials actually cost or the fair markup value. If your contractor charges more than 30% markup for the materials, it might be best to find a different roofer.
Alternatively, you can also check with a roofing supplier to make sure they’re charging you a fair markup percentage before you remove them from your list of potential contractors.
Miscellaneous Charges
Of course, there will also be miscellaneous fees involved in your roofing estimate. These miscellaneous fees can include the post-installation cleanup, dumpster rental price and even the transport costs for the materials needed. Whatever the additional fee is, always remember to get your contractor to explain the additional charges in the quote. The more forthcoming the contractor is, the more likely they are to be trustworthy.
Turn to Christian Brothers Roofing for your residential roofing needs. We are your leading provider of metal roofing and gutter installation services. Give us a call at (502) 244-0208 or (502) 633-0265. You can also fill out our contact form to get a free estimate.
