Price guide
What sets the price of a new roof
This guide gives no prices. A figure on a website can't account for your roof, your materials or the season; a written quote can. What this page does is explain what goes into that quote, so you can compare two of them properly.
What goes into the price
Roof size and shape
Roofs are measured in squares of 100 square feet. Hips, valleys, dormers and steep pitches add labor and waste.
Material
Asphalt shingle, metal and membrane differ a lot in material and labor, and so do product lines within each.
Layers to remove
Every existing layer that comes off adds labor and disposal. A second layer hidden under the first is common on older homes.
Damaged decking
Rotted or delaminated boards usually show up only after tear-off. Ask how they are priced before you sign.
Flashing and details
Chimneys, skylights, walls, vents and low-slope sections each need flashing and time.
Ventilation
Adding ridge or soffit ventilation, or replacing old vents, is part of many replacements.
Access
Raised houses, two-story walls, tight lots and lagoon-side homes slow loading and clean-up.
Debris and permits
Dumpster rental and any local container permit, plus a construction permit when the job needs one.
Season
Spring and summer are the busy months; schedules, and sometimes prices, follow demand.
Comparing quotes line by line
Two quotes for the same roof can be far apart for good reasons. One may include new flashing, ridge ventilation and ice-and-water protection in the valleys; the other may reuse flashing and price decking separately. Put them side by side and compare the scope item by item, not only the total.
Ask every contractor for the same details: product names and colors, the underlayment, how damaged decking is priced, who arranges the dumpster, the workmanship terms and the payment schedule. The Division of Consumer Affairs suggests getting written estimates from at least three contractors (consumer brief).
Before you sign
A New Jersey roofing contract should show
- The contractor's legal name, business address and Division of Consumer Affairs registration number
- A start date and a completion date
- A description of the work, with the brands or grades of materials
- The total price and the payment schedule
- A copy of the contractor's commercial general liability insurance policy and the insurer's phone number
- Any warranties, in writing
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