Roofing estimate template
A clean, copy-ready roofing estimate you can adapt in minutes. Below is a worked example for a typical 24-square asphalt re-roof, the line items every estimate should include, and a few notes on using it to quote faster and win more jobs.
Example estimate: 24 sq asphalt re-roof
| Line item | Qty | Unit | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tear-off & haul (per square) | 24 sq | $55 | $1,320 |
| Synthetic underlayment | 24 sq | $18 | $432 |
| Architectural shingles | 24 sq | $115 | $2,760 |
| Ice & water shield (valleys/eaves) | 6 rolls | $65 | $390 |
| Drip edge & flashing | 180 ft | $3.50 | $630 |
| Ridge vent | 40 ft | $9 | $360 |
| Pipe boots & accessories | 5 | $28 | $140 |
| Labor (install) | 24 sq | $95 | $2,280 |
| Dumpster & disposal | 1 | $450 | $450 |
| Permit | 1 | $250 | $250 |
| Subtotal | $9,012 | ||
| Overhead & profit (15%) | $1,352 | ||
| Total | $10,364 | ||
Include these, every time
- Scope by square. Price tear-off, underlayment, and shingles per square so the homeowner sees the math.
- Accessories, itemized. Flashing, drip edge, vents, boots: the details that separate a real bid from a lowball.
- Disposal & permit. Call these out so there are no surprise "extras" later.
- Overhead & profit. Bake it in as a line, not a mystery markup. It protects your margin and reads as professional.
- Warranty & timeline. Manufacturer + workmanship warranty and a realistic start/finish window.
- Validity & deposit. How long the price holds and what's due to schedule.
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