Roofing contract template
A solid roofing contract protects your margin and your reputation. Here's a clause-by-clause structure covering everything a residential roofing agreement should include, with a short note on what each section needs to say. Adapt it to your business and your state.
What a roofing contract should contain
Parties & property
Legal names and addresses of the contractor (with license #) and homeowner, and the address of the property being worked on.
Scope of work
Exactly what you're doing: tear-off, decking inspection, underlayment, shingle install, flashing, ventilation, cleanup. Reference the attached estimate so scope and price line up.
Materials
Brand, product line, color, and grade. Note who supplies what and how substitutions are handled if a material is unavailable.
Price & payment schedule
Total contract price, deposit, progress payments, and final balance on completion. Spell out accepted payment methods and any financing.
Timeline
Estimated start and completion dates, and how weather delays are handled, since roofing runs on the forecast.
Warranties
Manufacturer material warranty and your workmanship warranty (term + what's covered). Homeowners buy confidence as much as shingles.
Change orders
How out-of-scope work (e.g. rotted decking found at tear-off) is priced and approved in writing before it's done.
Insurance & liens
Proof of liability and workers' comp; a lien waiver on final payment so the homeowner is protected against supplier claims.
Insurance-claim terms
If it's a claim job, note that scope may adjust to the carrier's approved estimate and how supplements are handled.
Cancellation
The homeowner's right to cancel (often 3 business days) and how deposits are treated. Check your state's requirements.
Signatures & date
Both parties sign and date. Everyone keeps a copy. Nothing starts until it's signed.
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