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roof
Amount: $13,000.00
Posted by: lorrie fritts in mcintosh, FL.Posted: June 2nd, 2010 03:06PM
Type: shingleSq Ft of Roof: 2800 sq ft
Contractor: gainesville roofing
I have a complex roof, steep with 2 sky lights and a chimney that needs new wood. Is this an O.K. est.
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replace title roof with shingles
Amount: $3,100.00
Posted by: shirey in los angeles, CA.Posted: May 28th, 2010 11:05AM
Type: concrete roofSq Ft of Roof: 700
Contractor: globe
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metal vs asphault
Amount: $0.00
Posted by: JW in Waverly, KS.Posted: April 18th, 2010 11:04AM
Type: Sq Ft of Roof: 40sq
I have a very high and steep roof. The estimates I got were all for about 40 sqare. I got est. for asphault shingles and complete tear off. ranged from 14,000 to 18,000. Is this accurate, and what would be the cost for a metal roof with no tear off?
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roof remodel bid
Amount: $0.00
Posted by: MJosephine in olympia, WA.Posted: March 16th, 2010 08:03AM
Type: metalSq Ft of Roof: 2000
Contractor: searching
Original low pitch metal roof on irregular sprawling ranch style house leaks badly. Bid to remodel to a 4/2 pitch with new sheathing etc.cb metal panels came from local contractor at $83,000. Still searching for bids, ideas.
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Hilton Head Island
Amount: $10,000.00
Posted by: D.S. in Hilton Head, SC.Posted: March 8th, 2010 12:03PM
Type: AsphaltSq Ft of Roof: 2200
Contractor: Southern Roof
Got 3 estimates, all about the same. All new flashing and drip edge. Had to have a lot of wood replaced which added to the amount spent.
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Steep Roofing Prices
Amount: $8,100.00
Posted by: Mike Kern in Tewksbury, MA.Posted: January 31st, 2010 08:01AM
Type: Standard 12 pitchSq Ft of Roof: 1800
Contractor: Quinn's Construction
I shopped around quite a bit and I knew what the materials cost. I got the craziest estimates, and what it comes down to is this. How steep the roof is, and how many obstacles like dormers. Because my roof is steep and they needed staging, it slowed them down. Even though I didnt have any dormers, the pitch it seemed made a lot of contractors give a high price. I got a 30 year GAF Laminated shingle with Deck Armor, Grace Ice and water shield. Plus I had two layers that had to be removed. I would recommend mgkroofing. com
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roof
Amount: $9,500.00
Posted by: alg in bristol ct, CT.Posted: December 28th, 2009 01:12PM
Type: shingleSq Ft of Roof: 4400
Contractor: lm improve ment
gret job low low price.want to tell everyone call this guy he is great .860 9404369.
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help with shingle quality
Amount: $0.00
Posted by: comnav in mesa, AZ.Posted: December 23rd, 2009 10:12PM
Type: asphaltSq Ft of Roof: 4200
bank hired out of state roofer to replace roof
on house we intend to purchase
it looks cheap, how do we know if the material is decent quality or not
won't show us an invoice, as bank purchesed the new roof
3 tab fiberglass comp. 20 year
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Roof completed under 1000 bucks
Amount: $1,500.00
Posted by: frank lancaster in lancaster, PA.Posted: December 16th, 2009 06:12AM
Type: singlesSq Ft of Roof:
Contractor: friends references
I bougnt a home and the inspector told us the roof was in good condition but it may require maintenace in the next two year, i decide to shop around for advice. friend told me that he could get someone to re roof my home for a 1000 dollars, i spent 500 on materials, the person did complete the job, but now I have leaks and he has not shown his face to fix this problems...
nevere ever would listen to cheap advise, I will only do contract with professionals...
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Getting roof re-done
Amount: $12,000.00
Posted by: San Jose Home Owner in San Jose, CA.Posted: October 23rd, 2009 05:10PM
Type: asphalt shinglesSq Ft of Roof: 1700
Getting our roof done with new gutter, trim, and thicker asphalt shingles.
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ROOFING SERVICES
Amount: $2.90
Posted by: FD HANDYMAN SERVICES in san diego, CA.Posted: September 24th, 2009 12:09PM
Type: anySq Ft of Roof: any
Contractor: FD HANDYMAN SERVICES
We are a handyman company with plenty of roofing knowledge. We have done many roofing projects, commercial and residential in the san diego area. We are experienced, efficient, and with good prices. Our average cost for removing and installing shingles runs for about $2.9/ sq. ft. This price includes supplies/materials. However, to give an accurate estimate we have to give a quote from the place where the project needs to be completed.
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Rubber roof installed over existing asphalt roof
Amount: $2,500.00
Posted by: Bronx NY home owner in Bronx, NY.Posted: August 13th, 2009 11:08AM
Type: Sq Ft of Roof: 800
The contract does not mention removal of old roof but it does require use of a torch during installation. A friend said that you can't use a torch on asphalt, it will rapidly burn right through. Rubber roofs must be torched directly on to the ply wood. Few months later roof has many leaks. Walking on the roof is like walking on a waterbed. there is water between the old asphalt and new rubber roof. Was I swindled? Can I sue?Any Tips?
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Remove 2 layers of old shingle, install new shingle
Amount: $7,000.00
Posted by: stuffy in Milford, CT.Posted: August 1st, 2009 03:08PM
Type: Archetectural asphalt shingleSq Ft of Roof: Home is a 1600sf cape w/ Double Garage
Contractor: Peter Savenelli Construction
Several quotes between $7-10K. I took the cheapest, and Pete did a great job. I did find some nails scattered around in the grass after the job was finished, but everything else was great.
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repairing an area of roof
Amount: $4,700.00
Posted by: Elle in New York, NY.Posted: July 7th, 2009 08:07PM
Type: S.B.S. Firestone RoofingSq Ft of Roof: 100
Contractor: C. Johnston Roofing
I don't know how costly the material itself is, but one guy did the whole thing in about four hours. He didn't remove the slate tiles that were down, he just put the Firestone roofing sheets over whatever was there. Was I ripped off?
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New tear off roof
Amount: $8,900.00
Posted by: Carlitta in Chicago, IL.Posted: July 7th, 2009 02:07PM
Type: asphalt shingleSq Ft of Roof: 1800
Contractor: Aster remodeling
Signed a contract for a new tear off roof to be done with 4tab shingles. They are also reinstalling gutters with new flashing becaus my flashing is shot! Somewhat concerned about the price but in the long run worth it because haven't had a roof in 25+ years.
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reroof
Amount: $5,000.00
Posted by: ken evas in wpb, FL.Posted: May 23rd, 2009 02:05PM
Type: 3tab shigSq Ft of Roof: 20sq,
Contractor: no
iam trying to have my roof redone its 20sq 1 level hip roof but the best est, i got was 5000.no leaks no wood needs to be replased it seems to me thats alot for just shingels and times like this i cant aford it is this price farei would like to know,ken
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How Much?
Amount: $0.00
Posted by: Lynn in 37015, TN.Posted: May 12th, 2009 09:05AM
Type: allSq Ft of Roof: 1,414
Contractor: ?
Who know how much a roof this size will cost inclusing labor? Who knows a well reputable person to contact?
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Cost for a roof
Amount: $19,995.00
Posted by: Bill Edwards in Bradford, OH.Posted: April 29th, 2009 11:04AM
Type: metalSq Ft of Roof: 00
was told 12 sqare of metal roof, warranty for life,tearing off old, installation and clean-up. Is this sound OK?
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done
Amount: $8,200.00
Posted by: Stephen in Woodbridge, NJ.Posted: April 29th, 2009 11:04AM
Type: asphaltSq Ft of Roof: 1800
Contractor: Precision Construction
50 year old house with 2 layers of shingles that needed to come off. Wood was 1/4 plywood, VERY weak and several damaged areas. They suggested replacing it everywhere, except the Garage section - 45 sheets needed. about $5,000 for removal and installation of shingles, $3,000 for new plywood. Timberline 30 shingles used.
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shake
Amount: $11,000.00
Posted by: joanne wilkinson in sonora, CA.Posted: April 24th, 2009 05:04AM
Type: slateSq Ft of Roof: 1600
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Just got an estimate.
Amount: $12,000.00
Posted by: roofshoper in Walnut, CA.Posted: March 27th, 2009 12:03PM
Type: Spanish Tile roofSq Ft of Roof: 4000
Contractor: Hayven Roofing
I have 2300 sq ft house with gentle slope roof that you can walk on. I'm not sure whether 4000 square foot roof area is accurate. The estimate I got to replace paper under the tiles and putting old tiles back on is $12,000. It includes two layers of 40bls paper, metal flashings all around and replacing rotten wood. I only spotted one face board and one plank of leave that needed to be replaced. Only few tiles now are broken. Does this sound like a good deal?
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reply to do I need this? in San Jose
Amount: $0.00
Posted by: a user in spfld, MA.Posted: March 23rd, 2009 09:03PM
I do a lot of roofing on side. I am just guessin that if you have 15 sq roof supplies and disposal would run you about $1500-$2500 where I live depending on how many layers is on there. Then labor to strip and shingle the house would be about and $2000-$2500 depending on actual slope of roof. So I would probably charge $4000-$5000. for whole roof. so You tile roofer seems to be giving you high estimates. For $9500 I could fly out with a crew and have a few vacation days. [email protected] is my email if you have questions
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just go an estimate yesterday
Amount: $3,790.00
Posted by: schmeedle10 in Burlington, NJ.Posted: March 17th, 2009 06:03AM
Type: asphaltSq Ft of Roof: appox 2300
Contractor: All American Roofing
I was actually very happy with the estimate I received. The guy was on time with both appointments, the estimate was way under what I expected and the shingles have a 30 year warrantee on them. I haven't had the job completed yet but I do believe that "do I need this?" you should get more than one estimate.
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Just got an estimate
Amount: $15,000.00
Posted by: do i need this? in San Jose, CA.Posted: September 20th, 2008 02:09PM
Type: 26 tilesSq Ft of Roof: metal and asphalt
Contractor: Western Roofing
A company specializing in metal roofs was in the neighborhood giving estimates. First, one guy came and walked around the roof to measure everything and make a diagram; a few days later, a guy came and calculated the estimates. Our house is only 1,300 square feet with a medium slant to our roof, but it seems like they come up with a lot of square feet for our roof. He came up with about $15,000 for a metal roof, and said he'd take $800 off if we paid right now. He claimed asphalt shingle would cost $9,500-$13,000 depending on whether it was single sheet or 3-ply layered.
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