HOW TO BREAK DOWN YOUR COMMERCIAL ROOFING ESTIMATE

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HOW TO BREAK DOWN YOUR COMMERCIAL ROOFING ESTIMATE
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• While every estimate from every commercial
  roofing contractor will be different, there are
  certain elements that will usually appear, and it
  can be helpful to get a better understanding of
  each one so that you can break the estimate down
  before deciding whether to hire them
• Materials your contractor should be able to tell
  you the exact materials they plan to use, along
  with who they were manufactured by, and they may
  even give you several options to choose from.
• Labor depending upon the contractor, labor costs
  may be detailed within the materials section, or
  in a separate section.

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• Protection its important that you are clear on
  what steps will be taken to protect your business
  while work to replace or repair the roof is
  underway, and some contractors may choose to
  include the cost of this in their overall cost
  projection.
• Warranty the warranty offered should be included
  in the estimate, both in terms of materials and
  labor. Naturally, the longer the warranty term,
  the more you will have to pay, but oftentimes,
  its absolutely worth the money.

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• Timeline while no roofing contractor will be
  able to give you an exact timeline for the work,
  they should be able to give you a good
  understanding of how long each aspect of the
  installation will take to complete, and when they
  expect to have the work finished in the absence
  of any delays due to bad weather or supply chain
  interruptions.
• Payment due dates depending on the size of the
  project, some commercial roofing contractors may
  allow you to make payments throughout the
  scheduled work, and if so, youll need to know
  exactly when each payment is due.

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• On the subject of payments, it can also be
  helpful when reviewing an estimate from a
  contractor, to know what the cost is dependent
  upon, such as the factors listed below
• The size of the roof
• Naturally, the bigger the roof, the more
  materials and labor will be needed, and even some
  considerations such as safety or debris removal,
  can have an impact when a roof project is large.

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• The system
• Different types of roofing systems come with
  different costs, and the system your contractor
  is recommending for your roof, should be
  discussed with you in detail so that you can be
  sure youre not paying more for something you
  dont want or need.
• The style of the roof
• If your roof is pitched and has multiple peaks
  and valleys, the cost of labor will automatically
  be higher than if it was a flat roof, since the
  work is more complex and takes longer, too.

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• Access to the roof
• When a contractor has to factor in hiring a crane
  to get the materials to the top of a tall
  building, this will obviously send the price
  skyward.
• Always remember that you should be able to
  discuss the estimate with the roofing contractor,
  and if there are any points or pricing that you
  dont understand or agree with, you should raise
  your concerns with the contractor at the earliest
  opportunity. Atlas Roofing believes in full
  transparency and honesty when quoting projects.
  If you need roofing maintenance or repairs,
  contact us today.

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  repair experts in the Miami, Broward and West
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