Although every estimate from every commercial roofer is different, there are some common elements that all estimates will include. It can be useful to have a better understanding to help you understand each element before you decide whether or not to hire them.
Material: Your contractor should be able tell you exactly what materials they intend to use and by whom. They may also give you several options.
Labor: Depending on the contractor, labor costs might be detailed in the materials section or in a separate section.
Protection: It is important to be clear about the steps you will take to protect your business during work on replacing or repairing the roof. Some contractors may include this cost in their overall cost projections.
Warranty: The warranty should be included in your estimate. It should include both labor and materials. The warranty period will be longer, which means you’ll have to pay more, but it is often well worth it.
Timeline: While no roofing contractor can give an exact time frame for the job, they should still be able to give you an idea of when each component of the installation will be completed.
Payment due dates: Depending on the size and complexity of your project, some commercial roofing contractors might allow you to pay throughout the work. If so, you will need to know when each payment is due.
It can be useful to review an estimate from a contractor and see what the cost of the job is dependent on.
- The roof size
The larger the roof, naturally, the more labor and materials will be required. Even safety considerations like debris or safety removal can also have an impact on large roof projects.
- The system
Different roofing systems have different prices. Your contractor should discuss the options with you so you aren’t paying more for something that you don’t need.
- Style of the roof
Because your roof has multiple peaks or valleys, it will cost more labor to repair than a flat roof. It is also more complicated and takes longer.
- Get to the roof
The cost of hiring a crane to lift materials up to the tops of tall buildings will be a major factor for contractors.
Remember to have a conversation with your roofing contractor about the estimate. If you aren’t happy with any pricing or points, please raise them with the contractor as soon as possible. Old Time Roofing is committed to transparency and honesty in quoting projects. Contact us today if you require roofing repairs or maintenance.
This post was written by Ted Williams! Ted is the owner of Old Time Roofing which offers Commercial Roofing Contractors In Clearwater FL! Ted is a Master Elite Weather Stopper GAF Roofing Contractor, a double award winner of Best Steep-Slope Contractor from GAF, and an achiever of Master Elite Consumer Protection Excellence from GAF. He has been serving the Pinellas County area since 1978. Old Time Roofing has a tradition of quality workmanship, servicing residential and commercial properties.
