An apples-to-apples US roof replacement bid checklist for roof measurements, tear-off, decking allowances, shingles and system accessories, flashing, ventilation, permits, cleanup, warranties, schedule, and payment terms before contractor selection.
6 items to check
A meaningful comparison should use the same buildings, roof planes, measured area, slope and access assumptions, number of existing layers, tear-off limits, detached structures, low-slope transitions, and completion standard.
The proposal should state whether existing roofing is removed or overlaid, which materials and layers are removed, how exposed work is protected from weather, and who handles dumpsters, disposal, permits, landscaping protection, magnetic cleanup, and damage restoration.
A roof proposal should name the roof covering and compatible starter, ridge or hip cap, underlayment, ice barrier where applicable, drip edge, flashings, pipe boots, sealants, fasteners, ventilation products, and warranty level rather than listing shingles alone.
Because roof sheathing condition is often confirmed only after tear-off, the contract should define what condition requires repair, the approved material and thickness, unit pricing or pricing method, photo evidence, authorization, and any structural escalation.
The proposal should define treatment of valleys, walls, chimneys, skylights, penetrations, kickout flashing, gutters, siding interfaces, intake and exhaust ventilation, permits, inspections, and any design or trade work that the roofer will not provide.
Selection should consider realistic start and duration, crew and supervisor, weather delays, material availability, inspections, payment tied to delivered value, workmanship warranty, manufacturer warranty, exclusions, transfer terms, and contractor reliability—not only the lowest total.
Use this checklist after receiving written roof proposals and before selecting a roofing contractor. In the United States, owners commonly request multiple written proposals, compare the same roof system and scope, verify the contractor separately, then move the selected proposal into a signed contract. This page compares roof-specific scope; licensing, insurance, references, and general contract terms have separate checklists.
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