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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