Re-roof quote template for strip-out, substrate checks, underlay and long-run roofing
A roofing quote should make safety, access, removal, substrate condition and weatherproofing visible. This example gives the customer a staged scope and sets a clear rule for damage that can only be confirmed once the old roof is removed.
Example job
What this example assumes
Replacement of an existing residential metal roof with new long-run roofing, including standard flashings and normal disposal, subject to the condition of concealed battens and substrate.
Why the quote is structured this way
The base quote covers known roof replacement work. Concealed timber or structural defects are treated separately so neither party has to pretend they can be priced accurately before strip-out.
Customer-facing scope written in job order
Use this as a structural example, then rewrite the wording around the actual property, condition, selections and exclusions.
Provide agreed access and site-safety controls
Set up the access method and normal safety controls included in the quote before roof removal begins.
Strip existing roofing and remove agreed materials
Remove the existing roof covering in manageable stages and dispose of listed materials.
Inspect exposed substrate and battens
Check the exposed supporting components and document any repair work outside the stated allowance before covering.
Install roofing underlay and new long-run roof covering
Fit the specified underlay, roofing profile and fixings in accordance with the agreed system.
Install standard ridging and flashings included in scope
Complete the nominated ridge, apron, barge or other flashings required by the accepted quote.
Complete final cleanup and magnetic sweep
Remove normal trade waste and complete a magnetic sweep around accessible ground areas.
Separate the price lines customers may need to understand or change
These are pricing structures, not market rates. Your business sets its own costs, rates, margins and quantities.
| Quote item | Typical unit | Pricing note |
|---|---|---|
| Access / scaffold allowance | day / fixed price | State exactly what access system the price assumes. |
| Strip-out and disposal | m² / fixed price | Separate hazardous or unusual materials if they require specialist handling. |
| Long-run roofing, underlay and fixings | m² | Specify profile, coating and material assumptions. |
| Ridging and flashings | linear metre / item | Custom or complex flashings should be identified separately. |
| Concealed timber repair allowance | provisional / approved variation | Use a transparent process rather than pretending unknown damage is included. |
State what the price relies on
- Normal weather delays are managed through scheduling rather than treated as a scope change.
- Existing roof geometry is suitable for the specified replacement system.
- Concealed substrate damage beyond the stated allowance is approved before additional work proceeds.
Name the boundary before the job starts
- Asbestos or hazardous-material removal unless separately assessed.
- Structural engineering or major framing replacement.
- Gutter replacement, insulation or solar work unless specifically listed.
Questions worth resolving in the quote
The best template is not the one with the most words. It is the one that prompts you to settle the few details most likely to cause a pricing or expectation gap.
What access or scaffold is included?
How are rotten battens or concealed damage handled?
Which roofing profile and coating are included?
Are gutters, insulation and flashings all included or priced separately?
Use the example as one part of the quoting system
Keep known roofing work and concealed-condition risk clear in the same quote
Save repeatable scope and quote-item wording inside Tradient, adapt it to the job in front of you, then send one clear quote for questions, acceptance and signature.