New Roof?

LPQueenie99

Have any of you ladies had your roof replaced? If so, what was the cost and who did it?

We just got an estimate for 20k

TIA

Siobhan615

My parents used a friend of mine's friend to have our roof redone about 6 years ago. Unfortunately he moved to FL and is no longer in the business. However I know new siding AND roofing cost us a bit less than 20k. So even with knowing the guy, I can't imagine paying that much for JUST roofing. I'd get at least one more estimate.

ELF4321

Unless you have the most complicated roof in the world, or are planning to use real slate, that sounds ridiculous.

LPQueenie99

ELF4321:

Unless you have the most complicated roof in the world, or are planning to use real slate, that sounds ridiculous.

Not complicated at all - it's an effing roof lol. 

I wanted to throat punch the dude that gave the estimate. I was like WTF? I'll get up there and replace them myself. Shiiit. 

sugardumpling

when we first moved up here we got a quote to replace the flooring of our front porch which is 22x8  - guy wanted 25,000.  um ok thanks.  joe did for less than 500.

i don't know where these people come up with quotes, especially during this down economy.  

LPQueenie99

sugardumpling:

when we first moved up here we got a quote to replace the flooring of our front porch which is 22x8  - guy wanted 25,000.  um ok thanks.  joe did for less than 500.

i don't know where these people come up with quotes, especially during this down economy.  

No crap. I told C, I'd climb up there and do it myself. 

Augustbride

Is it to rip and replace it? Do you need new sheathing? Do you have leaks currently? Does it include new gutters? How many square feet?  Do you live on a hill that makes the height more then typical? Is the contractor actually legit? (licensed, bonded, insured, worker comp)

 I'm trying to think of all the things that add to the roof estimates.  I'm not saying don't get more estimates. However you will pay through a good contractor then a bad one.

LPQueenie99

Augustbride:

Is it to rip and replace it? Do you need new sheathing? Do you have leaks currently? Does it include new gutters? How many square feet?  Do you live on a hill that makes the height more then typical? Is the contractor actually legit? (licensed, bonded, insured, worker comp)

 I'm trying to think of all the things that add to the roof estimates.  I'm not saying don't get more estimates. However you will pay through a good contractor then a bad one.

We have no leaks, and the two contractors we've had come by said the roof is in good shape (inside and out), but it's 24 years old, so its "time". We do not need new gutters, and it's approx 3400 sq ft. We don't live on a hill, well...we technically live on H HILL Road, but we aren't on the hill we're set back and down. Both contractors are legit, we aren't messing with that nonsense, and I understand that comes with the territory, but 20k still sounds steep.

chrisnjay05212010

ouch! that does sound steep!  Ive got no experience here, i had thought from watching HGTV too much that roofs were like 10-15k.....but who knows. I would def get a few more estimates to get a feel for it.

LuckEinLuv

I know a guy who does roofs, if you want his number.  Apparently materials went up in price, but 20k still sounds really steep.  Text me if you want his info.  He lives in New Windsor, so he can probably swing by and give you an estimate.

navybride06

send me a message:)

mjbressan

We have to get ours redone too so I'll let you know what our estimate comes out to... that seems awfully high...

navybride06

Melis- you have to pay for your own roof there?  

mjbressan

navybride06:

Melis- you have to pay for your own roof there?  

 

They do roof repairs (patches), but if it needs to be replaced it's on us.  The board is trying to get the HOA to pay for it, but if that happens we will prob see an increase in the common fees.