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Cost of metal roofing
I'm getting bids for a new stone-coated steel roof, and I'm shocked at
the prices I've been quoted. Both the bids I've gotten are around $15000 for a one-story house of about 1400 square feet. If anyone has had a steel roof installed lately, particularly in southern California (I'm in Orange County (Irvine)), I'd appreciate hearing what you paid. Do roofing contractors sometimes give highball estimates, and require you to bargain with them? Thanks, RF |
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On Sep 17, 10:50*am, RF wrote:
I'm getting bids for a new stone-coated steel roof, and I'm shocked at the prices I've been quoted. Both the bids I've gotten are around $15000 for a one-story house of about 1400 square feet. If anyone has had a steel roof installed lately, particularly in southern California (I'm in Orange County (Irvine)), I'd appreciate hearing what you paid. Do roofing contractors sometimes give highball estimates, and require you to bargain with them? Thanks, RF I have heard that the cost of steel like other commodities has gone way up. The Chinese have become a major user of steel. I had a Gerard roof put on about seven years go. Still looks like new. Mostly paid for by an insurance company, after my heavy shake got wiped out by hail. Denver area (hail belt), I got a 27% discount on my homeowners. It will undoubtly last the life of the house. |
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RF wrote:
I'm getting bids for a new stone-coated steel roof, and I'm shocked at the prices I've been quoted. Both the bids I've gotten are around $15000 for a one-story house of about 1400 square feet. If anyone has had a steel roof installed lately, particularly in southern California (I'm in Orange County (Irvine)), I'd appreciate hearing what you paid. Do roofing contractors sometimes give highball estimates, and require you to bargain with them? Orange County is going to be high; that goes w/o saying... What's the roof style, height, anything unusual like extra dormers or so on...any all of those things are significant in pricing. What about existing roofing, repair existing damage, etc., as well... The way to get a better guesstimate for comparison rather than simply total cost is what's the cost/square? Also, you could undoubtedly find a retail price simply for the roofing itself as a starting point--it may be more expensive than you think. On the other poster's note of steel prices going up; it's true and all the other factors also apply--the energy prices factor into the manufacturing and transportation on top of the bulk material prices. -- -- |
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On Sep 17, 8:24*pm, "SteveB" toquerville@zionvistas wrote:
"dpb" wrote in ... RF wrote: I'm getting bids for a new stone-coated steel roof, and I'm shocked at the prices I've been quoted. Both the bids I've gotten are around $15000 for a one-story house of about 1400 square feet. If anyone has had a steel roof installed lately, particularly in southern California (I'm in Orange County (Irvine)), I'd appreciate hearing what you paid. Do roofing contractors sometimes give highball estimates, and require you to bargain with them? Orange County is going to be high; that goes w/o saying... What's the roof style, height, anything unusual like extra dormers or so on...any all of those things are significant in pricing. *What about existing roofing, repair existing damage, etc., as well... The way to get a better guesstimate for comparison rather than simply total cost is what's the cost/square? *Also, you could undoubtedly find a retail price simply for the roofing itself as a starting point--it may be more expensive than you think. *On the other poster's note of steel prices going up; it's true and all the other factors also apply--the energy prices factor into the manufacturing and transportation on top of the bulk material prices. I priced a 32' x 14' patio cover, all steel by Fabral. *Didn't take the price. *Went back three months later, and it was $300 more. *Took it that time. *I'm almost finished with the project, working on it a few hours here and there. Why don't you locate the materials yourself and ask for a labor only price? Please specify if the prices you are stating are turnkey, or labor only. Steve- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Do they have stone coated steel? I don't think you can buy the material only from Gerard. And they will be expensive: http://www.gerardusa.com/ |
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"RF" wrote in message ... I'm getting bids for a new stone-coated steel roof, and I'm shocked at the prices I've been quoted. Both the bids I've gotten are around $15000 for a one-story house of about 1400 square feet. If anyone has had a steel roof installed lately, particularly in southern California (I'm in Orange County (Irvine)), I'd appreciate hearing what you paid. Do roofing contractors sometimes give highball estimates, and require you to bargain with them? Thanks, RF About 6 years ago I replaced my roof. Wife saw the ads for a steel roof and she wanted to get a price. The salesman quoted $14000 for house only, no garage. When I didn't bite, he said he'd give me a much better price if I signed that night. He'd only tell me the price after I agreed. He left quickly with my foot aiming towards his ass. 30 years shingles were $4200 including the garage. Besides, I'll never see the end of the 50 year metal roof. |
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"dpb" wrote in message ... RF wrote: I'm getting bids for a new stone-coated steel roof, and I'm shocked at the prices I've been quoted. Both the bids I've gotten are around $15000 for a one-story house of about 1400 square feet. If anyone has had a steel roof installed lately, particularly in southern California (I'm in Orange County (Irvine)), I'd appreciate hearing what you paid. Do roofing contractors sometimes give highball estimates, and require you to bargain with them? Orange County is going to be high; that goes w/o saying... What's the roof style, height, anything unusual like extra dormers or so on...any all of those things are significant in pricing. What about existing roofing, repair existing damage, etc., as well... The way to get a better guesstimate for comparison rather than simply total cost is what's the cost/square? Also, you could undoubtedly find a retail price simply for the roofing itself as a starting point--it may be more expensive than you think. On the other poster's note of steel prices going up; it's true and all the other factors also apply--the energy prices factor into the manufacturing and transportation on top of the bulk material prices. I priced a 32' x 14' patio cover, all steel by Fabral. Didn't take the price. Went back three months later, and it was $300 more. Took it that time. I'm almost finished with the project, working on it a few hours here and there. Why don't you locate the materials yourself and ask for a labor only price? Please specify if the prices you are stating are turnkey, or labor only. Steve |
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"Rich256" wrote in message ... On Sep 17, 8:24 pm, "SteveB" toquerville@zionvistas wrote: "dpb" wrote in ... RF wrote: I'm getting bids for a new stone-coated steel roof, and I'm shocked at the prices I've been quoted. Both the bids I've gotten are around $15000 for a one-story house of about 1400 square feet. If anyone has had a steel roof installed lately, particularly in southern California (I'm in Orange County (Irvine)), I'd appreciate hearing what you paid. Do roofing contractors sometimes give highball estimates, and require you to bargain with them? Orange County is going to be high; that goes w/o saying... What's the roof style, height, anything unusual like extra dormers or so on...any all of those things are significant in pricing. What about existing roofing, repair existing damage, etc., as well... The way to get a better guesstimate for comparison rather than simply total cost is what's the cost/square? Also, you could undoubtedly find a retail price simply for the roofing itself as a starting point--it may be more expensive than you think. On the other poster's note of steel prices going up; it's true and all the other factors also apply--the energy prices factor into the manufacturing and transportation on top of the bulk material prices. I priced a 32' x 14' patio cover, all steel by Fabral. Didn't take the price. Went back three months later, and it was $300 more. Took it that time. I'm almost finished with the project, working on it a few hours here and there. Why don't you locate the materials yourself and ask for a labor only price? Please specify if the prices you are stating are turnkey, or labor only. Steve- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Do they have stone coated steel? I don't think you can buy the material only from Gerard. And they will be expensive: http://www.gerardusa.com/ Yes. But my comment was to agree that steel prices are increasing every day. Steve |
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"RF" wrote in message
... I'm getting bids for a new stone-coated steel roof, and I'm shocked at the prices I've been quoted. Both the bids I've gotten are around $15000 for a one-story house of about 1400 square feet. If anyone has had a steel roof installed lately, particularly in southern California (I'm in Orange County (Irvine)), I'd appreciate hearing what you paid. Do roofing contractors sometimes give highball estimates, and require you to bargain with them? Thanks, RF Would like to hear more about the long-term life of stone coated steel roof, and application costs. I am familiar with the life of a common steel roof. -- Dave Half truth. Bailout. True, its to protect the economy. The other half of the truth is its to protect investors. What investors you may ask? Investors overseas (China) that is relying on the American consumer. And sure to lend the U.S. government any funds needed to protect its investment. And sure to put our children and grandchildren deeper in debt. Niether presidential candidate is making a comment on this obvious problem Meanwhile, we see political fights over lipstick. Solutions as president neither party can fulfill. Read function of the U.S. president. The ball is in our court, not in the form of any election. |
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