Hello World! Welcome Friends! It may seem like a simple process, but do you know that many factors are involved when estimating a new roof price? Extra items like nails, flashing, ventilation, and labor make part of your roofing expenses apart from shingles.
According to Homestars, the average price to roof a home in Canada is $4,750. So when getting a new roof, you need to know everything that impacts the cost. This article breaks down the average cost of installing a new roof and the reasons as to why.
Let’s get started with the factors listed below.
What Factors Affect the Price Estimates of a New Roof?
Various factors guide you when estimating the price of a new roof. The key things your contractor will consider when giving you a quote for a new roof include the following.
1. Accessibility of the Roof
Access to the roof is a crucial aspect of the overall pricing of a new roof. This doesn’t apply to most traditional homes, but in areas with tight fits between roofs, houses encircled by trees, or any other hitch that makes it hard to get on top of the building.
Difficult access means extra equipment and labor are essential to load the roofing materials, stage the roof, and complete the roofing project. The easier the access, the less the material and time you will need to complete the job.
2. Type of Roofing Materials
There are different materials to choose from when installing a new roof. Some are cheap, while others are costly. The type of material you intend to use comes with a significant impact on the cost estimates of your new roof.
When working on a tight budget, an asphalt shingle roof might be your ideal choice. But if you are looking for a high-end, sharp, and durable top, you can opt for the metal roof. Notably, shingles have a 20-25-year life expectancy. Learn more about shingle costs.
3. Size of the Roof
The bigger your roof is, the more you are likely to pay more. That is because a large surface area needs extra materials and labor. An average residential roof is roughly 1,700 square feet, but your roof may be smaller or bigger.
When estimating the cost of a new roof, measure your house’s whole outside width and length to the edge of the attics and multiply the two numbers. That helps you to determine a rough estimate of your roof’s square footage.
4. Labor and Time to Complete the Roof
Time and labor are two factors that should guide you when estimating the overall cost of a new roof. Anything that leads to taking more time or labor shows up in the final cost of your new roof.
The labor cost varies from one contractor to the other. However, each worker’s labor cost on a site depends on the skill level, experience, and daily output. Also, the more time a roofer spends on your building always affects the cost of a new roof.
5. Valleys and Peaks
A valley, chimney, peak, skylight, or anything that needs two planes to join requires extra time, materials, and attention. Having such areas on your roof affects the cost of your new roof.
Elements to Consider When Calculating Your New Roof Cost Estimates
When installing a new roof, various elements should guide you in estimating the total cost. Apart from materials and labor, having the following items in your estimations is crucial to developing a total price that needs fewer or fewer amendments.
1. Ventilation
Never forget to estimate the cost of roof ventilation when installing a new roof. Similar to other areas of your house, a new roof requires suitable ventilation for proper airflow. Lack of good air circulation makes hot air accumulate in your loft, leading to the presence of mold and decaying materials.
2. Nails
Modest as it may appear, fixing a new roof requires nails. The cost of nails tends to vary from time to time and can be higher than what you saw the last time you checked. So, always make your estimates on the higher side to avoid such cost hikes.
3. Drip Edge
Most roofing companies always overlook drip edges. Once the roof area that extends beyond the fascia is left off, water fails to flow well into the gutters triggering rotting. Drip edge not only improves your home’s look but also helps in keeping insects and water out of your home.
4. Underlayment
Underlayment works as an extra protection layer against water damage. Always include in your estimates a durable underlayment for your new roof. Also, upon shingles damage, the roofing elements keep your home safe from leaks, mold, and other water-caused issues.
5. Roof Flashing
Roof flashing is a common item omitted in many new roof cost estimates. The work of flashing is to seal joints and other valued areas to avoid water from getting trapped. For example, you can use flashing around areas where shingles meet the chimney.
How to Avoid Hidden Roof Costs in Your Estimates
When working with a contractor, be sure you can trust them and that their estimates are comprehensive and transparent. The best way to avoid hidden roofing costs is to opt for a local, trusted contractor whose reliability and reputation are critical to their success.
Avoid anyone who pressures you to sign a contract hastily before entirely going through the cost estimates. Also, stay away from roofers who ask for the complete roof fitting costs or big cash deposit upfront.
Check for any outliers in your quotes. Make all your estimates reasonably similar unless you are working on significantly distinct materials.
Final Words
The more complicated your project is, the more time and material you’ll need. Each roof is different from the other, even those that appear architecturally similar. It is, therefore, crucial to get a complete on-site estimate from an experienced roofer. The expert can outline what you need to do and the things you have to include in your budget.
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