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Roofing services

Roof replacement

Plan a replacement around the complete roof system, not just the shingles you can see. Assess visible roof condition and replacement scope. Review the scope and the key decisions below.

A completed grey shingle hip roof with aligned courses and clean white gutters.
A completed shingle roof with continuous hip caps and clean eave lines. Illustrative project image.

Includes

What it includes

Numbered the way the scope is written, so you can compare it line for line.

  1. Assess visible roof condition and replacement scope
  2. Review decking, underlayment, flashing, and ventilation
  3. Compare roofing materials and product requirements
  4. Plan property protection, debris handling, and final review

Does not

What it does not include

Said up front so the estimate does not grow on the roof.

  1. Work outside the agreed written scope is priced separately.
  2. Specialist investigation, concealed repairs, and related finish work must be identified before they are included.

Pricing

How it is priced

Use the following figures to explore a sample budget. Actual pricing requires a site assessment and a written scope; these are not local market quotes.

  1. Architectural asphalt, per square, installedIllustrative planning range. Confirm the complete scope with a qualified local contractor.$425 to $700
  2. Steep pitch, 8/12 and upIllustrative planning range. Confirm the complete scope with a qualified local contractor.+15% to +30%
  3. Second layer torn offIllustrative planning range. Confirm the complete scope with a qualified local contractor.+$45 to +$90 per square
  4. Deck sheet replacedIllustrative planning range. Confirm the complete scope with a qualified local contractor.$90 to $180 per sheet
  5. Step and counter flashing at masonryIllustrative planning range. Confirm the complete scope with a qualified local contractor.$18 to $35 per linear foot
  6. Ridge vent and capIllustrative planning range. Confirm the complete scope with a qualified local contractor.$8 to $15 per linear foot
  7. Chimney cricketIllustrative planning range. Confirm the complete scope with a qualified local contractor.$400 to $1,200

Ranges for planning. The written estimate after the inspection is what counts.

Decisions

What you decide

Project priorities
Assess visible roof condition and replacement scope
Scope and selections
Review decking, underlayment, flashing, and ventilation
Scheduling and access
Compare roofing materials and product requirements

Expect

What to expect on the day

  1. Review the work areas, access needs, and likely disruption before scheduling.
  2. Confirm material availability and any inspections that affect the sequence.
  3. Agree how progress, questions, and changes will be communicated.
  4. Review completed work against the scope and retain the relevant care information.

Questions

What people ask first

Does roof age alone mean I need a replacement?
No. Age is one factor alongside condition, leak history, materials, and the extent of deterioration. An inspection should explain whether repair or replacement addresses the actual condition of the roof.
How is roof replacement priced?
The estimate depends on the project size, existing conditions, access, materials, and work included. Any figures shown here are demonstration planning examples, not a contractor quote.
What happens if the scope changes?
The proposed change should explain the additional or omitted work, price, and schedule effect so it can be reviewed before proceeding.

Discuss your roofing project

Share the scope, your priorities, and the timing you have in mind. This inquiry form is part of the 3Fold Labs website demonstration.