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The Roofing Pricing Guide
What a new roof actually costs. Not the range. The breakdown.
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What's inside
Every chapter gives you the numbers your contractor won't volunteer.
Materials per square
3-tab, architectural, metal standing seam, and tile. Contractor cost vs. what you should pay for each.
Labor rates
$150-300 per square depending on material and region. What's fair and what's padded.
Tear-off costs
One layer vs. two layers. When you can overlay and when you can't. Disposal fees by region.
Steep-pitch surcharges
How pitch affects labor cost. The formula contractors use, so you can check their math.
Insurance verification script
The exact questions to ask about workers' comp, liability, and what happens if they damage your property.
Seasonal timing
When roofers are hungry for work and prices drop 10-15%. The best months to get bids.
Bid comparison: $7,500 vs. $16,000
What a $7,500 bid is missing vs. what a $16,000 bid is padding. Line-by-line breakdown so you can spot both.
A preview of the real numbers
This is one example from the guide. There are dozens more inside.
Material costs: 25 squares of architectural shingles
Markup checkYour contractor's material cost for 25 squares of architectural shingles is $3,000-4,500. Total materials including underlayment, flashing, and vents: $3,800-5,900. If your bid shows $8,000+ in materials on a standard roof, the markup is aggressive.
Labor reality check
Fair rangeA 25-square architectural shingle roof on a standard 6/12 pitch should cost $3,750-7,500 in labor. That's $150-300 per square. Steep-pitch (8/12 or higher) adds 15-25%. If your labor line is $10,000+ on a walkable roof, ask why.
Why $19 is a good trade
The average roof replacement runs $8,000-15,000. A padded bid can cost you $2,000-4,000 more than a fair one. This guide shows you exactly where the padding hides, for $19.
Without the guide
$2,000-4,000 overpay
With the guide
$19 and you knew
Frequently asked questions
Can't I just get three bids and pick the middle one?
Three bids only work if you know what should be in them. A $7,500 bid might skip ice and water shield in the valleys. A $16,000 bid might charge $3,000 for "waste removal" that costs $400. This guide tells you what each line should cost so you can compare apples to apples.
Does this cover my specific roof type?
We cover 3-tab shingles, architectural shingles, metal standing seam, and tile. Each gets its own cost breakdown for materials, labor, and common add-ons. If your roof uses one of those four, you're covered.
What format is the guide?
A searchable PDF. Pull it up on your phone when a contractor hands you a bid. Every number is there so you can check their math on the spot.
What's the refund policy?
60-day money-back guarantee. If the guide doesn't help you understand your bids better, email us for a full refund. No questions.
Every material. Every labor rate. Every surcharge. One PDF.
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