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Estimating Roof Price
As with any major job that needs doing to the house one of the most
important factors that is likely to play on your mind is the cost. Roof
price is made up of several factors, that we discuss below, and you should
always be careful that you aren’t compromising quality or service in order
to lower the roof price by a few dollars. Many roofing contractors will
provide similarly price quotes but you should always ensure that you are
comparing them on a like for like basis and don’t forget that the cheapest
offer isn’t necessarily the best value for money and the most expensive
offer isn’t necessarily the worst value for money.
Materials
Materials will be one of the biggest factors involved in calculating your
roof price and while it is possible to reduce the cost by using different
types of material you have to remember that this can often lead to a false
economy. If using a different material means a saving of 10% on your roof
price, but the material will last 30% less time then your best option is to
choose the more expensive material. Obviously it is important that you
select materials that are hard wearing and good looking where required but
are also cost effective. You should have selected a roofing contractor that
you have some faith in and discussing the particular materials with him or
her will usually give you the answers you are looking for.
Labor
Labor cost may vary slightly from one contractor to another but not by very
much and it is certainly unlikely to be an area that can be negotiated.
Within your roof price will be charges for all laborers including the people
who strip your roof and load the skip. Any preliminary work you can do
yourself is always advisable and if you are able to do any of the menial
work yourself then you should consider this also. You need to check the
terms of liability insurance with the roofing contractor first though and
agree the tasks you will complete yourself before negotiating a contract.
This really can make a difference to your roof price.
Profit
This is the area that may have a little room for negotiation but every
company needs to make a profit. Get quotes from small companies and from
large companies and compare the roof price associated with these quotes.
While small companies may not require the same level of profit as the larger
companies, they will usually have to pay more for materials and other
factors making the bottom line roof price very similar.
Contingencies and other costs
Things can go wrong, even to professionals. Roof work is by no means any
different and roofing contractors may include a contingency fund in their
quote. This means that if they do come across a problem then they won’t need
to persuade you to part with more money before they can continue. You
should, of course, find out what happens to this contingency fund if it
isn’t required. You may think you are better off having the contingency fund
taken out of the roof price but prepare yourself for having to stump up
extra money if you do try this.
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