Free roofing quote calculator for contractors
Price a roofing job in seconds: enter the roof area, your material and labor cost per square foot and your markup. Free, nothing to sign up for.
Use feet or meters (sq ft or m²), the same in every box.
Quote total, before tax
Your own rates, your own currency.
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- Materials with waste, and crew time from your own pace
- Current prices from building-supply stores near the job
- A clean PDF with your logo that the customer signs on their phone
- Then the invoice, reminders and your crew's hours, in one app
What drives the price of a roofing job
- Pitch. Steep roofs need harnesses, roof jacks and slower work, so labor per square foot goes up.
- Tear-off layers. Removing one old layer is normal; two or three layers add labor and dump weight.
- Deck repairs. Rotten sheathing is only found after tear-off, so price replacement per sheet.
- Cuts and details. Valleys, chimneys, skylights and dormers each need flashing and time.
- Material choice. Asphalt shingles, metal and tile differ a lot in cost and install speed.
- Disposal and access. Bin rental, landfill fees and how close you can park the truck.
A worked example
This is a made-up example with round numbers, not a price guide. A 2,000 sq ft roof surface (measured on the slope, not the footprint), with material at 2.50 and labor at 2.00 per sq ft: 2,000 × 4.50 = 9,000. Add 10% for waste on shingles and starter (about 500 more), so 9,500. With a 25% markup the quote is about 11,875 before sales tax. Prices vary by region; always check local costs.
What to put in your roofing quote
- Roof area in squares or sq ft, and the pitch
- Number of layers to tear off and how disposal is handled
- Underlayment, ice and water membrane, drip edge, vents and flashing
- A per-sheet price for any rotten decking you find
- Shingle or panel brand and color, plus the warranty you offer
- Clean-up, magnet sweep for nails, and what happens if it rains mid-job
Prices vary by region and change over time: use your own supplier prices and labor rates. Updated October 30, 2026.
Roofing quoting questions
How do I measure a roof for a quote?
Measure the footprint, then multiply by a pitch factor to get the real sloped area. Many roofers count in squares, where one square is 100 sq ft. Add waste for hips, valleys and starter rows.
Should decking repairs be in the roofing price?
Usually not as a fixed number, because you cannot see the deck until the old roof is off. Quote a price per sheet replaced and say so in writing, so the customer is not surprised.
How do I price a roofing job?
Multiply the roof area by your material and labor cost per square foot, then add your markup to cover overhead and profit. Add tax on top when you send the quote.
What markup should I use?
Use the markup that covers your overhead (vehicle, insurance, tools, office) and leaves the profit you want. Many contractors land between 15% and 35%, but your own costs decide it.
Is anything saved or sent?
No. The maths runs in your browser. Nothing you type leaves your phone or computer.