Average cost of new roof for 2000 sq ft house? (composite)
"Tim Kirby" wrote in message
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"Martik" wrote
You'll need about 25 squares, at $50/sq for 30 year shingles that's $1250
plus $200 or so for other materials, the rest is labour. I've seen rates
of over $300/sq
You're the first one I've seen, which has been able to quote prices over
the internet.
I got out of the construction business 4 years ago. I was in roofing for
26+ years. I must say, you're a bit low for quoting "other materials",
then again, it shows how many corners can be cut.
A sq. ft. structure means absolutely.....zip. You estimate materials by
covered area (decking), this varies widely and is dependent on
pitch/style/dormers/valleys, just for starters.
For instance, you can have a 2000 sq ft colonial with 4/12 pitch, plus an
attached 2 car garage. I've done these with approx. 18 square. This is
normal gable style.
Or, you can have a ranch style 2000 sq.ft., 7/12 pitch, hip roof, have a
couple dormers (yes dormers on a ranch). And, run around 32 squares.
You are right, I should have added a disclaimer.
That was not a quote, but a rough guide of material costs based on a lot of
assumptions.
Here in Canada, Rona charges $5,000 for a 1200 sqft Ranch home with straight
gable 4/12, about $4000 profit for a couple days work.
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