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08-13-2009, 11:21 PM
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Question to roofing pros
What's up guys and gals -
I have a question regarding roofing estimates. Do you all think its possible to provide an estimate on a job if your customer provided a very accurate, detailed video or number of photos, and/or an accurate description of the roof showing the work that needed to be done? |
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08-14-2009, 08:01 AM
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Re: Question to roofing pros
not me
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08-14-2009, 01:12 PM
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Re: Question to roofing prosQuote:
Absolutely not. You'd get a "guesstimate". A roofer has to literally walk on your roof and feel for certain things. Also, there are things that cannot be determined from different angles. It's like having a heart surgeon telling you what's wrong by just peeking in your room. 
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08-14-2009, 02:51 PM
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Re: Question to roofing pros
An "Estimate" is only a guess, even an educated one, depending on job specific conditions revealed.
If that were the case, I would pass, but I "Could" offer a range with plenty of exclusions. Ed
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08-14-2009, 05:03 PM
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Re: Question to roofing pros
You would be estimating on the information the guy would be supplying, so as Ed says, put in plenty of exclusions and tell him your estimating on the information given, not quoting!
Cheers Dave |
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08-14-2009, 10:39 PM
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Re: Question to roofing pros
I asked you in the other forum.....
Why do you want to know? What purpose would this be for? Do you envision a Google Cam driving the neighborhoods and analyzing every roof on every block, so mass estimates could be sent out? Ed
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10-17-2009, 11:06 PM
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Re: Question to roofing pros
hi my name is mike and i have question. how much should i charge for 1 square of tear off and installing asphalt shingles thanks 300$ / square with a 30y shingles, instaling 3 ft of i&w and using premium breathable roof deck protection (Deck-Armor) and a ridge vent??????????
please help in mass CT RI the prices are the same?? |
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10-18-2009, 03:05 PM
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Re: Question to roofing prosQuote:
I would quote at Tree fiddy ! Cheers Dave |
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10-19-2009, 07:56 AM
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Re: Question to roofing pros
Very accurate? NO. Ball park? Sure I can guess pretty close. But there is a ton that can be missed even with pics and photos.
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10-19-2009, 07:57 AM
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