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Roofing Question .. Am I getting screwed?
Posted on 7/23/14 at 7:14 pm
Posted on 7/23/14 at 7:14 pm
The insurance Company wants to pay $8000 for a new roof. The roofer wants an extra $1300 for architectural shingles . In the estimate the insurance company calculated $1200 to take off the existing roof , which is added in the total 8000.Should I tell the roofer not to take the existing roof off? I know very little about this stuff. And am I getting screwed to be paying this guy 9,300 for this size roof?
3463.36 surface area
289.72 total perimeter
76.14 total hip length
34.64 number of squares
93.53 total ridge length
3463.36 surface area
289.72 total perimeter
76.14 total hip length
34.64 number of squares
93.53 total ridge length
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Posted on 7/23/14 at 7:18 pm to xraytech
Roofer should do it for the estimate.
A good roofer will do it for a little less to save you some deductible.
A good roofer will do it for a little less to save you some deductible.
This post was edited on 7/23/14 at 7:19 pm
Posted on 7/23/14 at 7:22 pm to xraytech
Does that measurement include waste? If the existing roof is a 3 tab you can shingle over it, if it's architectural it has to come off. Is it a hip or gable?
This post was edited on 7/23/14 at 7:22 pm
Posted on 7/23/14 at 7:22 pm to xraytech
Dude you are paying 270.00 dollars a sq. I don't roof anymore but that seems like a bit much. Do you know the pitch of your roof? The old roof has to be torn off. I would do it a lot cheaper than that if I still did such things also you have to pay to dispose of shingles nowadays. You can't just throw them in the woods.
Posted on 7/23/14 at 7:24 pm to Sampson
Posted on 7/23/14 at 7:24 pm to xraytech
How many estimates have you gotten?
Posted on 7/23/14 at 7:24 pm to xraytech
I don't about the cost, but whatever you do, get the architectural shingles.
I would personally never put new shingles over old shingles.
I would personally never put new shingles over old shingles.
Posted on 7/23/14 at 7:25 pm to xraytech
Yes, you are getting screwed!
Posted on 7/23/14 at 7:27 pm to Sampson
3 tab existing roof. It is a hip and 15% was added for waste. ???
Posted on 7/23/14 at 7:29 pm to fightin tigers
Finally a subject I can speak on intelligently. No... Really.
I recently had a total replacement under insurance due to storm damage. First dude that showed up quoted some enormous number and told me all kinds of reasons for blah, blah, blah. My BS Meter alerted and I got a second estimate. Guy showed up, replaced the entire roof, hauled everything away and charged me LESS than his original estimate.
Trust me, get another estimate. Point being, they can and will do it for what insurance pays.
I recently had a total replacement under insurance due to storm damage. First dude that showed up quoted some enormous number and told me all kinds of reasons for blah, blah, blah. My BS Meter alerted and I got a second estimate. Guy showed up, replaced the entire roof, hauled everything away and charged me LESS than his original estimate.
Trust me, get another estimate. Point being, they can and will do it for what insurance pays.
This post was edited on 7/23/14 at 7:31 pm
Posted on 7/23/14 at 7:30 pm to VetteGuy
Why? Architectural shingles ,because of the way look? Why not put them over existing roof?
Posted on 7/23/14 at 7:30 pm to xraytech
It is possible that the insurance missed stuff on the estimate. It is possible that the roofing. Company is overcharging. I am an adjuster with an Xactimate license. If you want want to email me both estimates I will look it over. FYI, laminate shingles can be bought for $3 more a square than 3 tab...
Posted on 7/23/14 at 7:35 pm to xraytech
Ok well If he tears it off, that's about right price-wise for a quality architectule shingle. Tell him you'd rather just shingle over the existing roof and save you some money.
Posted on 7/23/14 at 7:35 pm to Kafka
Posted on 7/23/14 at 7:36 pm to wickowick
Is it just regular laminates or some type of IR laminate? Regular that seems high. An IR, still looks high but depending on the brand might be in the ball park.
Posted on 7/23/14 at 7:37 pm to Sampson
quote:
Ok well If he tears it off, that's about right price-wise for a quality architectule shingle. Tell him you'd rather just shingle over the existing roof and save you some money.
If you are on the Gulf Coast, do not do this. Unless they are using long nails, high winds will peel those things like a satsuma...
Posted on 7/23/14 at 7:39 pm to wickowick
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If you are on the Gulf Coast, do not do this. Unless they are using long nails, high winds will peel those things like a satsuma...
This.
I know it's starting to become frowned upon to overlay. Even some places are making it against code to overlay.
Posted on 7/23/14 at 7:39 pm to xraytech
They last way longer. They look better. They are more durable.
I wouldn't reroof over existing shingles b/c of the heat and weight factor.
ETA: also, it may void the warranty on the new shingles. ( not that sorry-arse shingle manufacturers ever warranty their product anyway. They may as well give 100 year warranties, they're like crime, they don't pay, but I digress...)
I wouldn't reroof over existing shingles b/c of the heat and weight factor.
ETA: also, it may void the warranty on the new shingles. ( not that sorry-arse shingle manufacturers ever warranty their product anyway. They may as well give 100 year warranties, they're like crime, they don't pay, but I digress...)
This post was edited on 7/23/14 at 7:43 pm
Posted on 7/23/14 at 7:41 pm to Reagles
You guys act like removing the existing shingles is a big deal. My crew had mine off in two hours and I have a steep pitch big arse roof. Removal was the smallest part of the job.
Posted on 7/23/14 at 7:43 pm to fightin tigers
quote:
Roofer should do it for the estimate.
A good roofer will do it for a little less to save you some deductible.
LOL not really
He does need to get a few more quotes though.
This post was edited on 7/23/14 at 7:45 pm
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