Roofer Estimate Template
Some roofing jobs cannot be priced accurately until the covering comes off. A leak around a chimney, storm damage or a sagging section of flat roof might be a simple repair, or it might mean rotten battens, a failed breathable membrane and perished lead flashing underneath. In those situations an estimate is the honest document: an approximate figure based on the information available, stated clearly as subject to a site survey, with a note that the price can change if hidden problems appear once the work is opened up.
Even an approximate figure should be built the way a roofer actually costs work. Estimate the roof area and price materials per square metre, whether that is tiles, slates or a flat roofing system such as EPDM, felt or GRP. Allow a line for scaffolding or access equipment, which for a repair might be an access tower rather than a full scaffold, and include skip hire for whatever gets stripped off. Where you suspect extras are likely, such as chimney repointing or new guttering and fascias, list them as possible additional costs with indicative prices rather than leaving the customer to be surprised later.
Say how long the estimate stands, note that weather-dependent scheduling may affect the start date, and explain that you will confirm a fixed quote once the roof has been properly inspected. Download the template below in Word or PDF, or build the document online and save it as a PDF straight from your browser.
What to include in a roofer estimate
- Your business details and the customer name, address and site address
- Estimate number, date and how long the estimate stands
- A clear statement that the figure is approximate and subject to a site survey
- Estimated roof area and materials per square metre: tiles, slates or EPDM, felt or GRP
- Scaffolding or access equipment, and skip hire, as separate lines
- Likely extras with indicative prices: battens, membrane, lead flashing, repointing
- Whether the figure assumes a repair or a full strip-and-replace
- A note that hidden problems found once opened up may change the price
- VAT (if registered), deposit expectations and the workmanship guarantee length
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Open the quote generatorRoofer estimate FAQs
What is the difference between a roofing estimate and a quote?
An estimate is an approximate figure based on the information available, and it can change if the job turns out differently once work starts. A quote is a fixed price for defined work. Roofers often estimate from ground level or photos, then confirm with a fixed quote after a proper survey.
When should I give an estimate instead of a fixed quote?
When you cannot inspect the roof properly first. Leaks, storm damage and slipped tiles can all hide bigger problems underneath, so an estimate lets you give the customer a realistic figure while making clear it is subject to a site survey and could change once the covering is stripped.
Can a roofing estimate go up once work has started?
Yes, provided the estimate said so. Rotten battens, failed breathable membrane, perished lead flashing and chimney stacks that need repointing are common discoveries once the old covering comes off. Tell the customer before doing the extra work and agree the revised price in writing.
Can I edit the roofer estimate template?
Yes. Download the Word version to change wording, add your logo and adjust the sections, or use the free online quote generator to build the document in your browser, title it as an estimate and save it as a PDF.