How to Get Fair Estimates on Residential Roofing Installations

If you need major residential roofing services in Fayetteville, such as significant repairs or a roof replacement, finding a qualified contractor you can afford is tough. You definitely want to call around to several shops to talk to them and collect estimates, before making a final decision on who to hire.

The issue is: how do you even know which estimates are fair? Here are a few tips.

Research Your Roof Beforehand

It’s best to know something about your roof before going to contractors to get a bid. In particular, you should know:

1 . The roof’s square footage. This is the baseline for knowing how many shingles your roof will need, and how large the underlayment will need to be.

2 . The number of “squares” required. Roofing materials are measured in “squares” which are 100 square feet. So, the total square footage divided by 100 will give you the Squares.

3 . The number of nails. Assuming you’re using traditional roofing tiles, it’s 4 nails per shingle and about 80 shingles per square. However, more nails may be required if you live in an area with high winds or frequent storms.

4 . The roof’s slope. This will partially determine how difficult the job will be. Especially steep roofs require extra safety gear and will be more dangerous to work on, potentially increasing costs.

This basic information will help you get pricing details from contractors and know if their estimates are reasonable.

Look for details in the estimate

When researching residential roofing contractors, one of the biggest red flags is if they give you an estimate which lacks details. For example, they might simply quote a final price, without any cost breakdowns. Don’t hire companies like this. You want a contractor who gives detailed estimates that include costs for parts, labor, transportation, etc.

Pick a bid in the middle

Generally speaking, you should avoid both the highest and lowest bids. The low bidders are probably cutting corners, and the high bidders are probably padding the bill. Go with a contractor in the middle, particularly if you’ve talked to them and you work well with their representatives when discussing your needs.

For excellent residential roofing services in Fayetteville, look no further than Advanced Roofing Solutions. We have years of experience working on both residential and commercial roofs across the area and have won multiple awards for our work – including being voted the #1 roofer in the area by The Fayetteville Observer in 2022. From minor repairs to full roof replacements, you can always trust us to be fair in our work and our pricing.

Contact us for a free estimate on your residential roofing job.