First is the question of whether the prior roof(s) will be torn off.
Many seem to think you can put a new layer over two or even three prior
layers. My feeling is that any old roofing should be removed, so they
can tell if any of the sheathing needs repair. This removal costs more
and is messy, but I would demand it.

Second is evaluation of the venting. Many homes have been built without
adequate venting, and reroofing is a good time to remediate that.

Finally (the one for which I was not prepared), what color and type of
shingle will you want. Some people want what I think are called
architectural shingles, which produce a less smooth surface, and some
people want different colors. You could probably visit a roofing supply
house to get an idea of what is available; that way you will be ready
when the estimator asks.

Also, if you are in an area where you have winters, know that roofing is
largely seasonal, so they have too much work in the summer and too
little in the winter. See if you can get a better price by having the
work done before spring.

unix-freak wrote:
Does anyone know what I should expect to hear when I a roofer gives me an
estimate on Friday for a new roof. Basically it's 17 square / 20 or 25 year
shingles. It's a cape cod style home that's very straight forward of an
install.

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