Free roofing estimate template
Roofing estimate template priced by the square.
Tear-off, shingles by the square, underlayment, ice-and-water, drip edge, flashing, vents and the dumpster each get a line. The template totals it, shows the deposit and balance, labels the document an estimate and gives you a PDF to leave with the homeowner.
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This is an estimate, not an invoice. Final charges may change once the work is done.
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“Estimate for the Carter roof. Twenty-four squares, one layer tear-off at 85 a square, architectural shingles installed at 425 a square, synthetic underlayment included, new drip edge and pipe flashings 380, ridge vent 60 feet at 12, dumpster 450.”
What to put on it
What goes on a roofing estimate.
- Squares, layers and pitch The roof area in squares (100 sq ft each), how many layers come off, and the pitch. Those three numbers drive the price and the homeowner will compare them across bids.
- Shingle and underlayment spec Manufacturer, product line and colour of the shingle; underlayment type; ice-and-water shield where code requires it (eaves and valleys in cold climates); drip edge; ridge vent or box vents. A spec the homeowner can read is what wins against a cheaper bid.
- Flashing, decking and the unknowns New pipe boots and step flashing as a line; chimney and skylight flashing as lines. State the per-sheet price for replacing rotten decking you cannot see until tear-off, so the change order is already priced.
- Permit, dumpster, deposit Permit at cost, dumpster and disposal as a line, and the deposit to order materials with the balance on completion. Some states cap home-improvement deposits (California: $1,000 or 10 percent, whichever is less); after storms several states also restrict advance payments. Check yours.
- Warranty and validity The manufacturer’s warranty and your workmanship warranty in years, in the notes, and how long the price holds. Shingle prices move with oil; a 30-day validity is normal.
Licensing and deposit rules named above are the California Contractors State License Board’s (Business and Professions Code §7030.5, §7048, §7159.5); other states differ. Sales-tax treatment of labor and materials is set by each state’s department of revenue. None of this is legal or tax advice; check your own state board and your accountant.
Typical line items
Lines that show up on roofing estimates.
How each is usually billed. Prices are yours; the template has no price list and the example figures in the form are placeholders, not rates.
| Line item | Usually billed as |
|---|---|
| Tear-off, per square per layer | per unit |
| Shingles installed, per square | per unit |
| Synthetic underlayment, per square | per unit |
| Ice-and-water shield, per roll or per ft | per unit |
| Drip edge, per linear ft | per unit |
| Pipe boots, step and counter flashing | per unit |
| Ridge vent, per linear ft | per unit |
| Decking replacement, per sheet (if found) | per unit, as a change order |
| Dumpster and disposal | flat |
| Permit | at cost |
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How do roofers price by the square?
A square is 100 square feet of roof. Tear-off, shingles, underlayment and often labor are quoted per square, with flashing, vents and the dumpster as separate lines. The template multiplies squares by the per-square price on each line.
Should decking replacement be in the estimate?
As a priced unknown: “decking replacement, per sheet, if found, $X”. You cannot see rot until tear-off, and a per-sheet price on the estimate turns a dispute into a change order the customer already agreed to.
How much deposit can a roofer take?
It depends on your state. California caps home-improvement deposits at $1,000 or 10 percent, whichever is less; some states restrict advance payments on storm-damage work. Where there is no cap, a deposit that covers materials is common. The template has a deposit field and prints the balance due.
Is this roofing estimate template free?
Yes. Fill it in and download or print the PDF with no signup. Nothing you type leaves your browser. It is made by the team behind Voice To Task CRM, a voice estimate and invoice app for the trades, which is separate and optional.
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