Putting together a roofing estimate takes time and an in-person visit to the home where the roofing repair or replacement is needed. Believe it or not, calling a roofing company and asking them how much a roof leak costs, isn’t something a roofing company can, or should, do.
Once you’ve done a thorough scope of the job and determined if this is a repair, replacement or new installation; one important step in gathering information in a roofing estimate is to know the roof’s size, material, labor costs and overhead.
When reviewing the roof measurement, consider the shape, slope, and any complexities; like if there is a skylight or trees that need to be removed.
Determining the type and quantity of roofing materials needed include shingles, flashing and fasteners.
After you know the scope of the job, the materials needed, the next step is determining the labor costs. What team members will you bring on for the job? How complex are the repairs? How long will the team members need to be on-site while the repairs are completed?
Are there any specialty items or equipment you’ll need for the job? Like scaffolding, lifts or dumpsters?
All these items are used to put together a comprehensive and accurate roofing estimate. By knowing your costs and helping determine these estimates to your clients, you’ll be able to land more jobs and offer no surprises to your clients when the project is complete.
If you have questions or concerns about your roofing system or how a roofing estimate is calculated, call DownUnder Roofing today. We are local to Kansas City, and have experience working with insurance companies. Down Under Roofing has a proven track record and is licensed and insured. Contact the team today to see how we can help you with your gutter and roofing needs.
