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How to Compare Roofing Estimates

Totals only mean something when the quotes cover the same work. Use this list to put them side by side.

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Updated November 14, 2026 · AdEx – Home Solutions, Dallas–Fort Worth

Short answer

Compare quotes line by line, not by the total: the exact shingle brand, line and color, the number of squares, how many layers come off, the price per sheet of decking, underlayment, flashing, vents, drip edge, permit, disposal and cleanup, the warranty and the payment schedule. Missing items are where most of the price difference hides.

Line-by-line checklist

  • Company name, local address and phone number
  • Shingle brand, product line and color
  • Roof size in squares, and the waste factor
  • Tear-off: how many layers
  • Decking: price per sheet if replacement is needed
  • Underlayment type, and leak barrier in valleys
  • New drip edge and flashing, not reused
  • Vents, pipe boots and ridge caps
  • Permit, inspections, disposal and cleanup
  • Manufacturer and workmanship warranties
  • Payment schedule, with no large payment upfront
  • For insurance jobs of $1,000 or more, the deductible notice Texas requires

Questions to ask a roofer

  1. Who will be on the roof, and who do I call during the job?
  2. What happens if you find bad decking?
  3. Will you replace the flashing and vents?
  4. Who pulls the permit and schedules the inspections?
  5. What does your workmanship warranty cover, and for how long?
  6. Can I see your certificate of insurance?
  7. Can I call recent customers?

Never sign

A contract with blank sections, anything you’re asked to sign before seeing a price, or an offer to cover your deductible. See storm chasers: how to vet a roofer.

Common questions

How many roofing quotes should I get?

Two or three is usually enough to see the range, as long as they cover the same scope.

Why is one roofing quote so much cheaper?

It often leaves things out: reused flashing, no decking allowance, a lower shingle line, or permit and disposal not included.

What should a roofing estimate include?

The exact products, the roof size, tear-off, decking pricing, underlayment, flashing, vents, permit, disposal, cleanup, warranty and payment terms.

Sources

This guide is general information for Texas homeowners, not legal or insurance advice. Your policy, your city and your house decide the details.

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