spoon2001 wrote:
Roofer has given me a bid for residential roof replacement in Austin, TX at
$155 per square, as follows:

$ 20 - tear out old shingles, adjuster's estimate
$ 101 - replace 3-tab asphalt shingles, adjuster's estimate
$ 12 - steep slope allowance, adjuster's estimate
$ 22 - upgrade from 3-tab asphalt to Atlas Pinnacle 35-year shingles
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$ 155 - Total per square

46.33 squares total will be replaced.

Price includes Cobra II ridge vents, new felt, inspect and replace decking
as required (4 pieces free), replace auto caulks/ lead risers as needed,
nail new shingles, protect plants, nail pickup, haul-off.

There is some rusty flashing around upstairs room, he didn't mention that.

Does this seem like a good bid to you? Too high?

Are the Atlas Pinnacle shingles good?

I can't comment on your local pricing as I'm a couple thousand miles
away, but I can tell you that while the prices seem reasonable, there
isn't enough information for a meaningful answer. Roof pitch (steep
can be anywhere from 7/12 up to 15/12 or more), valleys, hips, height
above grade (number of floors), number or existing layers of shingles,
etc. will affect the price quite substantially.

Not familiar with Atlas, but upgrading to a dimensional shingle is
always a good idea in my book.

Flashings can be a big bite, make sure that you have adequately
addressed that before signing anything.

Whatever you are planning on doing, I suggest you do it as soon as
possible. There is a large black hole on the Gulf coast that will be
sucking down labor and materials at an amazing rate.

R