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Free Roofing Estimate Template
Roofing is a high-ticket sale, and a clear estimate is how you earn the homeowner's trust and the signature. This free roofing estimate template itemizes tear-off, materials, and labor, with an explicit scope and deposit so the homeowner knows exactly what they are getting. Fill it in, then download as Word or PDF or copy into Google Docs.
Click any field to fill it in. Line-item totals, discount and tax update automatically, and your work is saved in this browser as you type. Draw your signature at the bottom, then print, download, or copy.
| Estimate # | |
| Date | |
| Valid until |
| Description | Qty | Unit price | Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.00 | ||||
| $0.00 | ||||
| $0.00 | ||||
| $0.00 | ||||
| $0.00 |
| Subtotal | $0.00 |
| Discount | $0.00 |
| Tax (%) | $0.00 |
| Decking allowance | |
| Estimated total | $0.00 |
How to use this estimate template
- 1
Add your company details, the homeowner, the property address, and an estimate number.
- 2
Itemize tear-off and disposal, underlayment and flashing, roofing material, and labor with quantities and prices.
- 3
Spell out the scope, including the roof area (squares), material, and warranty, so there are no surprises.
- 4
Set a validity window and deposit, then send it fast. Homeowners get multiple bids, so speed and clarity win.
What a estimate should include
- Your license number and the manufacturer certification behind the warranty
- The homeowner and the property address
- An estimate number, the date, and the roof measurement in squares
- Itemized tear-off, materials, and labor
- Roof area, material, and warranty in the scope
- A validity window, because material pricing moves between quote and order
- A space for the homeowner to approve
Common estimate mistakes to avoid
- Estimating without measuring the roof in squares
- Forgetting tear-off, disposal, permits, or cleanup
- Leaving the material and warranty vague
- No deposit, so you front the material cost
- Replying slowly while the homeowner collects other bids
What happens after you send it
A estimate does its real work after it leaves your hands, and that part is not on the document.
The number will move once the roof is open, so say how
Decking is unknown until tear-off and everyone knows it. An estimate that states the per-sheet rate and photographs replacement turns a price change into a documented finding. One that stays silent turns the same change into an accusation.
A claim moves at somebody else's pace
Approvals, supplements and payments arrive on a schedule nobody on site controls, and the homeowner reads every delay as yours. Saying at the outset roughly how long each step takes is what stops a slow insurer becoming a complaint about your crew.
Photographs taken today answer questions asked in a year
Existing damage, what was under the old layers and the finished work all become disputes long after the crew has gone, sometimes with an insurer rather than the owner. Documented at the time it is evidence, and described from memory it is your word against theirs.
Stop filling in templates
Roofing homeowners collect several bids, so a fast, professional estimate wins. Smarfle builds estimates from your material and labor costs, sends them for online approval and a deposit, and turns the accepted estimate into a scheduled job and invoice, so you respond first and look the most professional.
Frequently asked questions
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Should insurance work be quoted differently?
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