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Roof Quote Comparison Worksheet
Use this form to compare roofing bids by scope, hidden conditions, winter details, documentation, and exclusions before comparing the final price.
How to use it
Ask every contractor to fill the same assumptions: measured roof squares, pitch, layers, tear-off, decking, underlayment, ice-dam membrane, flashing, ventilation, permits, cleanup, and change-order rules. A lower number is only useful if it covers the same roof.
Planning note
This worksheet is not a bid, legal opinion, permit determination, insurance opinion, or warranty. It is a homeowner comparison form for collecting written scope details.
1. Quote Snapshot
| Comparison item | Contractor A | Contractor B | Contractor C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Company / contact | |||
| Total planning priceInclude allowances and exclusions. | $ | $ | $ |
| Measured roof squaresNot house square footage. | |||
| Material systemAsphalt, premium asphalt, metal, low-slope membrane. | |||
| Start / durationWeather and access assumptions. | |||
| Permit responsibilityWho verifies and pulls required permits? |
Scope comparison
What Is Actually Included?
2. Scope Matrix
| Scope item | Contractor A | Contractor B | Contractor C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tear-off vs roof-overAll layers removed? Existing layer count assumed? | |||
| Deck repair pricingPer sheet or board price for hidden rot. | |||
| UnderlaymentSynthetic felt, high-temp areas, low-slope details. | |||
| Ice-dam membraneEaves, valleys, walls, penetrations, code locations. | |||
| ValleysOpen, closed, metal, membrane, waste factor. | |||
| Chimney / wall flashingStep flashing, counterflashing, cricket, masonry exclusions. | |||
| SkylightsReplace, reflash, exclude, or allowance? | |||
| Pipe boots / ventsProducts named and included? | |||
| VentilationIntake, exhaust, baffles, blocked soffits, ridge or roof vents. | |||
| Bath / kitchen fansConfirmed outdoors, not attic discharge? | |||
| Low-slope sectionsMembrane system, drainage, edge metal, tie-ins. | |||
| Gutters / fascia / soffitIncluded, coordinated, or excluded? | |||
| Storm documentationPhoto set, damage notes, insurer communication limits. | |||
| Cleanup / protectionLandscaping, driveway, magnets, dumpster, debris path. | |||
| Change ordersWritten approval before hidden-condition charges? |
3. Wisconsin-Specific Checks
Decision record
Pick the Clearest Scope, Not Just the Lowest Number
4. Score the Proposals
5. Questions to Resolve Before Signing
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