There are many determining factors for the price of your new roof. The style you choose, the type of material used, as well as the size of your roof, will all play a role. The best thing for you to do is to get at least three different bids, and compare the prices and differences.
The style of roof is an important factor in determining price. If this is for a new home, it may be slightly cheaper than a roof that already has several layers of shingles on it. When a roof has too many layers, the old roof will need to be removed, and this will extensively raise labor costs. Also, the size of your new roof plays an important role. Obviously, a roof that is smaller will require less materials and labor, resulting in a lower cost for you than a much larger roof. The amount of time that it will take the roofing contractors to do the job will also increase the costs of a new roof. If your roof is steep, and has a high pitch, it will likely take longer than just a plain flat roof.
The material used on your roof vary in cost as well. If you want traditional shingles on your roof, you should be prepared to pay the roofing contractor over $50 per square foot, for a new roof. Metal roofs are much cheaper, and you could pay as little as $1.60 per square foot. If you decide to go with a more expensive clay or slate roof, you may pay prices as high as $1000 per square foot. The price is higher because the material is close to indestructible.
The size of the home is also an important factor for determining price. For an average home that is around 1700 square foot, you should be prepared to spend anywhere from $700 to $4000 for materials alone, for a shingle roof. This price is then added to the bill along with the labor price that the roofing contractors require in order to complete the job. If your home is much smaller, then obviously the costs will be less. Some contractors will work for as cheap as $30 an hour, while others charge up to $75 per hour. If you consider a cheaper metal roof, then the cost may range from $3000 to $5000 for the entire job, including labor. This can go up depending on size of your roof, as well as the shape of your roof. If your roof is flat, then it will cost drastically less than a roof that has a high pitch. You can discuss this with your online roofing contractors before deciding which route to go.
Just because you receive a low bid on your roofing job, do not take the first offer. Get several bids, look around for the perfect roofing contractors. Make sure that the person you are hiring to do your roof will do their job with pride, and make sure it is done properly. Cost does not equal quality. It is possible that you may find a person who has bid a job fairly high, but when you check their references you find that they have done poor quality work. Always check references, as well as ask to see the roofing contractors license. Furthermore, make sure that this contractor is carrying valid liability insurance, as well as workman’s comp. Take these precautionary steps to ensure that you are getting the best quality for the most reasonable price.
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