Check a quote before you sign
Put a quote next to what homeowners actually paid, then check its terms against the law that applies. We never call a quote fair or a scam: we show where it sits, what to ask, and why.
- Price
- Enter the quoted price.
- Terms
- Nothing flagged by the rules on file.
What hired owners reported paying
Middle half: $6,600 to $16,490; median $10,990. Survey dollars $6,000 / $10,000 / $15,000, adjusted by CPI-U (334.980 ÷ 304.702).
What the rules on file say
Enter a ZIP and how the quote was sold to see the federal and state rules that apply.
What the law says, quoted with its source. Not legal advice: for your situation ask your state's contractor board or attorney general.
Questions for the contractor
- Is this a full tear-off, and how many layers are coming off?For roofing, add or replace jobs
- What is the price per sheet if you find rotten decking?For roofing, add or replace jobs
- Which underlayment, ice barrier and ventilation are included?For roofing, add or replace jobs
- Who pulls the permit, and what are the workmanship and manufacturer warranties?For roofing, add or replace jobs
Answer the questions on the left to tailor this list. Red flags for this job
Roofers, United States
This ZIP is not in a metro area BLS reports on, so this is the national figure.
Roofing, add or replace
Roofing covers adding or replacing a roof covering. For asphalt shingles on a typical house the job is comparable enough to place a quote; size, pitch, tear-off layers and decking repairs drive most differences.
How it usually goes
- Inspect the roof and attic; measure squares and pitch
- Tear off old layers and inspect the decking
- Replace damaged decking; install underlayment, ice and water barrier where needed, drip edge and flashing
- Install shingles, ridge vents and pipe boots
- Clean up nails and debris; final inspection where required
What moves the price
- Roof size and pitch
- Number of layers to tear off
- Decking replacement found after tear-off
- Material (3-tab, architectural, metal, tile)
- Chimneys, skylights and complex valleys
- Insurance-claim paperwork
Guides by job
What each job involves, what moves its price, its red flags and the questions to ask.