How to price a roofing job

To price a roofing job, you need to take measurements of the roof, determine the proper roofing material to be used, and evaluate the labor costs. Here are some details on these steps and others you can take to price a roofing job:

• Take measurements of the roof

  The first step is to accurately measure the roof that you are going to give an estimate or price on. This is a very important first step because it informs you of the overall scale of the job and informs you of the amount of roofing materials you are going to need to use.

• Determine the proper roofing material to be used

  Next, you need to dive into the research to determine the appropriate roofing material for this particular job. Pay attention to the costs of each type of material. This is important because you need to make sure the material can withstand the elements of the environment, and that the cost of it is within your client's budget.

• Evaluate the labor costs

  Then you must gauge the amount of labor the roofing job will require to complete it in a professional and timely manner. This includes labor for installing the roofing materials, the number of workers you need for the specific job, the number of expected hours to complete the job, and the cost of your workers' wages.

• Don't forget additional costs

  In your estimate or price you should include any additional costs, this might include transportation, equipment rentals, permits, and disposal fees. All of these types of costs should be included in your pricing.

• Calculate the total cost

  Add up all of the costs you have determined, and then add a reasonable profit margin for yourself to arrive at the estimate or price of the roofing job.