Roof Quotes Jump from $37K to $60K with No Explanation
10 posts in the last 60 days, all from r/Roofing.
“We’re replacing roofs on a multi-building association in the east bay area of California. Contractor found additional damage after tear-off and gave us about a $6800 change order 9 sheets 5/8" plywood: $630 80 LF 2x8 fascia: $500 1 rafter tail: $150 Sheet…”
“I just had a full new roof replacement, and could use advice. My impression is that it hasn't been well done, but I'd like expert input. On all the roof ridges, the final shingles at each end have been folded over on themselves. I've never seen this before, and can't think of a…”
“Midnight Mesa shingles, but the ridge is inexplicably very red. The owner of the roofing co said it's the same color line from the same manufacturer. Almost impossible to notice from the ground so I'm not going to make a stink, but wanted to get some outside thoughts.”
Numerous posts detail homeowner frustrations regarding roof replacements, repairs, and unexpected issues. Concerns range from high quotes and questionable workmanship to color discrepancies and incomplete jobs, highlighting a lack of trust in contractors and difficulty finding reliable service.
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“Hey everyone, Looking to get some opinions from roofers on a quote I recently received for a full shingle replacement on my house in Ontario, Canada. House is a single-storey bungalow built in 1960, approximately 1,000 sq. ft. footprint. Roof (hip roof) is relatively straightforward,…”
“Job I’m pricing: - House + garage, steep Cape (~12/12) - 1 dormer, 1 skylight, 1 chimney - ~28–32 squares (DIY measure) - GAF Timberline HDZ Charcoal - Full tear-off - Synthetic underlayment + ice-and-water at eaves/valleys/walls/penetrations - New skylight flashing; proper chimney flashing - No solar, no manufacturer “pledge” package If you did a similar job in 2024–2026 : what was the final paid total, squares , pitch , tear-off or overlay, and what was included? Per-square if you know it. Not”
“Im a new home owner in Southern Ontario and the current roof of my 2 story house is around 1700 sqft (google maps measurement). Requested quotes from few good rated companies (rated good in Google, homestars). Could you please help with this initial quote that im very much interested in? Is this too low or reasonable? Any chance they are cutting corners? Shingles - BP Mystique with limited lifetime warranty (Gaf is another 1K) Remove existing roof and dispose. Roof deck inspection (replacement a”
“We are having our roof replaced, and much more sure to a hail storm. They want to start on Tuesday, but i don't know how much it will cost. Insurance sent us money, but the contractor says he doesn't know until he pulls up the old roof. Am I wrong for wanting to know how much it will cost when they are done? submitted by /u/xtreamist9 [link] [comments]”
“Hello! I’m a brand-new homeowner and could use some advice from the experienced homeowners/roofers here. After posting here previously and having my roof inspected by multiple contractors, I’ve had several contractors independently recommend a full roof replacement. The roof is 20+ years old and has significant wear/granule loss, so I’m leaning toward replacing it rather than waiting for a leak and potentially dealing with interior/water damage. I’m in Northern California, and since I’m complete”
“I have a 20 year old architectural shingle roof in Florida about 60 squares quote is $42,000. Included DOW corning or GAF shingles, drip edge, new ridge vents and addition add 2 new ridge vents and new vent covers. No leaks. No signs of water damage. Code requires re nailing all of the sheathing. Hip roof 6/8 pitch. Water and ice self stick underlayment. Solar panels removal and reinstall by my solor company. I know cost have gone up. Seems high. Any thoughts. submitted by /u/ProperC”
“I’m getting quotes for a complete asphalt-shingle roof replacement on a 1950s Cape in Long Island, NY. I have two reputable roofers giving me very different opinions about the dormer flashing. One roofer says the dormer flashing is not included because properly replacing it would require removing the entire section of siding on the dormer. He says the siding could be damaged during the process and quoted $2,500 to replace the entire siding section . The other roofer says that once the existing s”
“We have about 2600sqft of roof between our main house and detached garage, the main house is ~2000 of that - this estimate is just for the main house, not for both structures. We have a handful of issues like missing and eroded shingles, some leaks into the attic, rot around the base of our chimney, blown insulation covering soffit vents, etc., so we got an estimate for a new roof and wanted to see if this amount seems reasonable for a full replacement with Certainteed shingles? Any feedback is”
“So started to get some quotes on different prices for standard asphalt shingle roofs and had a buddy of mine who is construction engineer with no vested interest in selling me anything etc heavily recommend going with synthetic slate or some sort of metal roof. We have a huge issues with leaves, twigs, and other debris catching in certain areas of roof and stubbornly refusing to go anywhere. He basically said that since the property sits on a heavily wooded lot (essentially in the woods) the sla”
“We’re replacing roofs on a multi-building association in the east bay area of California. Contractor found additional damage after tear-off and gave us about a $6800 change order 9 sheets 5/8" plywood: $630 80 LF 2x8 fascia: $500 1 rafter tail: $150 Sheet metal/primer/fasteners/misc: $320 Labor/demo/carpentry/disposal/cleanup: $4100 PM/overhead/contractor fee: $1100 Total: $6800 The crew is already onsite doing the roof replacement, so there’s no separate mobilization. I have no problem pay”
“We're looking at getting the Malarkey Vista AR shingles. Does anyone have any thoughts about which colour would complement our house best? We've got a low pitch bungalow roof, so you only see so much of the roof from the street as seen in the photo. submitted by /u/stevester911 [link] [comments]”
“I just had a full new roof replacement, and could use advice. My impression is that it hasn't been well done, but I'd like expert input. On all the roof ridges, the final shingles at each end have been folded over on themselves. I've never seen this before, and can't think of a reason for doing it. Is this good practice? The roofers were meant to replace damaged plywood sheathing. We know there were leaks, and there are quite a few remaining panels that have very large dark stain”
“Hi everyone, I'm looking for some advice from people with experience in commercial roofing, structural engineering, or commercial building renovations. I own an older mixed-use commercial building. I signed a contract with a roofing contractor for approximately $60,000 to replace multiple roof sections, and I've already paid a 20% deposit . The project includes: Building A – Full roof replacement (this is the section that has already been opened) Building B (Restaurant) – Full roof repla”
“So I live in Phoenix AZ area. Have asphalt shingle roof, house is about 1560 square feet. Having a leak at the tie in with my car port and it’s leaking into my garage ceiling. Have a company out to do an estimate. They quote me 9k to re do the face of the house and the car port. They quoted 37,000 for the whole thing. A 1560 square foot house they quoted me thirty seven thousand dollars. Just want to make sure I’m not crazy. That is absolutely ridiculous correct? And just to be clear this is for”
“Garage roof replacement. I recently received this quote. Is there anything I should consider or adjust? $8,500.00 Will perform a complete tear-off and replacement of the existing garage roof. The project includes replacing damaged roof sheathing, installing a two-ply peel-and-stick roofing system, and installing a new asphalt shingle roofing system for long-term weather protection. Scope of Work Remove and dispose of the existing roofing materials. Replace approximately 10 squares of deteriorate”
“Midnight Mesa shingles, but the ridge is inexplicably very red. The owner of the roofing co said it's the same color line from the same manufacturer. Almost impossible to notice from the ground so I'm not going to make a stink, but wanted to get some outside thoughts. submitted by /u/seanzibar [link] [comments]”