As a homeowner, it's inevitable that you may need to have some roofing work done. Whether you need a full roof replacement or just some repairs, the first place you'll probably start is with an estimate from a couple of roofing contractors. If you're wondering about what goes into those estimates, it's important that you understand the basics. Here's a look at what affects your roofing estimate for your repairs or replacement.
The Size Of Your Home
The size of your home is one of the most significant factors when it comes to calculating your roofing repair or replacement cost. Especially if you are replacing the entire roof, your roofing contractor will measure the width and height of your roof to determine how much space must be covered.
If you're just having a repair done, the contractor will most heavily factor the size of the repair area, not the entire size of the roof. In either case, the size of the work area directly affects how much material will be required, which is an important factor in an accurate roofing estimate.
The Type Of Roofing Material
Another key factor of your home's roofing estimate is the type of roofing material that will be used. Before your estimate is completed, the roofing contractor will ask you about what type of roofing material you want to have used for the repair or replacement.
If you're having repairs done, you'll obviously want the same roofing material that's already there for the sake of consistency. However, if you're going to be having the roof replaced, you have the opportunity to select any roofing material you want.
Your roofing estimate will be directly affected by the type of roofing material you want. The cost of the roofing material is included in your estimate in full. The best thing you can do, if you're replacing your roof, is to ask your roofing contractor about what type of roofing material is best for your home and choose the option that best fits your budget.
The Extent Of The Job
The final factor in your roofing contractor's estimate is the extent of the work that must be done. If you're having a small repair done, your estimate will be far lower than if you're having the roof replaced, because the amount of work required for a repair is less than the work required for a replacement.
You'll pay for the labor involved in the repair at a pre-determined hourly rate. Your estimate should list the hourly rate for your contractors as well as for any other laborers that are required to get the job done. Talk with your contractor about what goes into the labor costs so that you can accurately understand that figure.
For more information, reach out to a company like Pyramid Roofing Inc.
