Replacement
When replacing beats repairing, and how to read a replacement quote.
A new roof is the largest exterior job most owners will ever approve, and the quote is where most of the confusion sits. Two bids for the same house can describe different work, and the cheaper one often leaves things out.
This section covers when replacing beats repairing, what a complete scope of work contains, and how to compare quotes line by line before you sign.
Read these first
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Field checklist
Roof Inspection Checklist for Homeowners
What to look for from the yard, the attic and the ceilings, and what each sign usually means.
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Field guide
How to Hire a Roofer and Compare Written Quotes
Vetting a crew, reading a written quote and avoiding the usual traps, step by step.
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Field reference
Roofing Materials Compared: Asphalt, Metal, Tile, Flat
A side-by-side table of the four main roof types, with the conditions that shorten or extend each one's life.
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Field calculator
Roof Area Estimator: Squares from Footprint and Pitch
Turn a house footprint, overhang and pitch into roof area and roofing squares.