Price position
Is the price fair?
Compare the bid against a local range using size, material, stories, tear-off, and complexity.
Sample paid report
See the homeowner decision packet before checkout.
This sample uses a realistic Clovis roofing quote scenario. A paid report uses the quote details entered in the calculator, including price, material, roof size, stories, tear-off, address context, and contractor notes.
Decision framework
Four answers before you trust a roofing quote.
Scope completeness
What is missing or vague?
Surface permit, disposal, underlayment, flashing, ventilation, decking, cleanup, warranty, and payment gaps.
Confidence
How confident is the result?
See whether the analysis uses clear roof size and scope, or weaker assumptions that need confirmation.
Sign-ready risk
What should be resolved before signing?
Get roofer questions and contract checkpoints before you commit.
Homeowner decision packet
Prepared for
3285 East Via Monte Verde Ave, Clovis, CA 93619
Use before signing or comparing bids
Generated
May 24, 2026
RoofQuoteCheck roofing report
Below modeled range - verify scope before signing.
This report compares $30,000 against a modeled range of $42,300 to $54,600 for tile roofing in 3285 East Via Monte Verde Ave, Clovis, CA 93619.
Assessment
Below Modeled Range
Your quote
$30,000
Estimated range
$42,300 - $54,600
Roof size
30 squares
30-second summary
Key findings
Price call
About 45-29% below the expected range.
Scope risk
No major pricing line items were missing from the notes supplied; still confirm warranty, cleanup, payment terms, and change-order rules.
Change-order exposure
2 areas should be clarified before work starts.
Next move
Do not sign until the contractor confirms every included and excluded line item in writing.
Sign-ready review
Can this be signed as written?
Request written clarifications, then compare the revised bid against the report before deciding.
59%
Needs written clarification
Price is below the modeled range, which raises scope and change-order risk.
2 contract or payment terms need written confirmation.
Omissions matrix
Visible, needs confirmation, or commonly added later
This separates what is visible in the quote notes from items that still need written confirmation.
Tear-off or overlay details
Replacement, overlay, and reset scopes can look similar in price but create different risk.
Homeowner marked included
Ask for
A written sentence saying full tear-off, overlay, or reset, plus whether disposal and deck inspection are included.
Permit fees
Permit responsibility can create delays, surprise costs, or record problems at resale.
Visible in notes
Ask for
Who pulls the permit, who pays, and whether inspections are included in the contract price.
Disposal or dump fees
Roof debris costs can be material, especially for tile, multiple layers, or steep access.
Visible in notes
Ask for
Dumpster, haul-off, dump fee, cleanup, and nail sweep included in writing.
Underlayment
Underlayment affects leak protection and may affect manufacturer warranty terms.
Visible in notes
Ask for
Brand, product type, valley treatment, and whether the system meets manufacturer requirements.
Drip edge
Drip edge protects roof edges and fascia but is commonly vague in short bids.
Visible in notes
Ask for
Whether new drip edge is included on eaves and rakes, plus material and color.
Flashing
Reused or vague flashing is a common source of leaks and warranty disputes.
Visible in notes
Ask for
Which flashing is replaced, which is reused, and how penetrations are sealed.
Ventilation
Poor ventilation can shorten roof life and complicate warranty claims.
Visible in notes
Ask for
How intake and exhaust ventilation will be handled and whether it meets product requirements.
Warranty terms
A roof can be fairly priced but still risky if warranty responsibility is unclear.
Visible in notes
Ask for
Workmanship warranty length, manufacturer warranty, exclusions, transferability, and callback process.
Why this matters
Why this matters
Roofing contracts often leave key items vague until after work starts. Missing scope details can become change orders, warranty disputes, cleanup problems, or hard-to-compare second bids.
Contract and payment
Terms to confirm in writing
Payment schedule
Visible in notesPayment terms should preserve homeowner leverage until the roof is complete, cleaned up, and inspected.
Ask for: Deposit, progress payment milestones, final payment trigger, accepted payment method, and lien release timing.
License and insurance references
Needs written confirmationA homeowner should be able to verify who is responsible for the work and jobsite risk.
Ask for: Contractor license number, liability insurance, workers compensation status, and business name matching the contract.
Change-order approval process
Needs written confirmationDecking, dry rot, fascia, and flashing work should not be priced under pressure after tear-off.
Ask for: Written unit prices and photo approval before any added work begins.
Schedule and cleanup terms
Visible in notesCleanup and completion terms reduce disputes over debris, nails, gutters, landscaping, and final walkthrough.
Ask for: Start window, estimated duration, daily cleanup, nail sweep, debris removal, and final walkthrough.
Warranty document handoff
Visible in notesWarranty promises are only useful if the owner receives the terms, exclusions, and registration details.
Ask for: Workmanship warranty, manufacturer warranty, registration responsibility, exclusions, and transferability.
California documentation
Insurance and wildfire-readiness notes
Class A or fire-rated roof assembly documentation
Ask rooferCalifornia homeowners may need documentation showing the installed roof system and material rating, especially in higher fire-risk areas.
Ask for: Manufacturer/product line, roof assembly rating if available, underlayment system, and final invoice naming the installed materials.
Permit, inspection, and final invoice packet
Keep for recordsInsurers, buyers, or future contractors may ask for proof of roof age, permit status, and completed scope.
Ask for: Permit record, final inspection status, paid invoice, material warranty, workmanship warranty, and completion photos.
Ventilation, flashing, and drainage documentation
Ask rooferLeak prevention details can matter later if there is an insurance claim or warranty dispute.
Ask for: Photos and written notes for flashing, vents, valleys, penetrations, gutters, and drainage areas.
Wildfire hardening adjacent items
DocumentRoof replacement is a good time to ask about vents, gutters, edge details, and debris-prone areas that may affect ember exposure.
Ask for: Whether ember-resistant vents, gutter condition, eave details, or nearby debris issues should be addressed separately.
Confirmed
- $30,000 quote amount
- Tile roofing
- 2 stories
- Tear-off marked included
Assumed by model
- Roof area estimated from home square footage
- 1.20x local pricing adjustment
- simple roof complexity
- 86%-111% estimate spread
Missing or unclear
- Ask the roofer to confirm exclusions, change-order pricing, warranty terms, and cleanup details in writing.
Trust level
Estimate confidence
Medium confidence
Confidence is affected by: Roof size was estimated from home square footage.
What would improve confidence
- Written roof square count or roof square footage.
- Named material manufacturer, product line, and warranty tier.
- Clear included/excluded list for permits, disposal, underlayment, flashing, ventilation, cleanup, and decking repairs.
Balanced review
What could justify this price
A quote above the model is not automatically unfair. These are the kinds of written details that could justify a higher bid.
- Tile reset, broken tile replacement, battens, underlayment system, and staging can justify materially higher pricing.
- A premium material system, manufacturer warranty upgrade, or specialty underlayment package.
- Difficult access, steep pitch, complex roof geometry, multiple layers, or extensive staging requirements.
- Documented deck repair allowance, flashing replacement, ventilation upgrade, permit handling, disposal, and cleanup.
- A longer workmanship warranty from a licensed, insured contractor with clear callback terms.
Price comparison
Quote compared to modeled range
This visual shows where the contractor quote lands against the low, mid, and high modeled estimate.
Your quote$30,000
Low
$42,300
Mid
$49,200
High
$54,600
Your quote
$30,000
Modeled midpoint
$49,200
Low estimate
$42,300
High estimate
$54,600
Report summary
- Assessment: Below Modeled Range
- Quote amount: $30,000
- Material: Tile roofing
- Roof size used: 30 squares
Scope quality
Scope completeness score
This score reflects how many major quote line items were visible in the details provided.
100%
Strong scope detail
0 of 7 major line-item categories need follow-up based on the quote notes supplied.
Premium risk review
Hidden cost and change-order risk
Use this watchlist to ask about items that commonly become extra charges after a roofing job starts.
Decking or sheathing repairs
Moderate riskPossible exposure: $500 - $4,000+
Rotten decking is often discovered only after the old roof is removed.
Ask for: A written per-sheet or per-square-foot price, photo approval, and whether any sheets are included before extra charges start.
Low-bid scope gap
High riskPossible exposure: Potentially thousands
A very low bid may depend on exclusions, allowances, or later change orders.
Ask for: A written exclusion list and unit pricing for every likely add-on before signing.
Property reference
Aerial image for this address
3285 EAST VIA MONTE VERDE AVE, CLOVIS, CA, 93619
Aerial imagery may be older than the current roof condition and should be used only as a visual reference, not a measurement source.
Imagery date: not provided by this public imagery source.
U.S. Census Geocoder and USGS National Map NAIP Plus public aerial imagery.
Recommended next moves
What to do before you sign
- 1Do not sign until the contractor confirms every included and excluded line item in writing.
- 2Ask whether permits, disposal, underlayment, flashing, ventilation, decking repair, and warranty coverage are excluded.
- 3Treat a very low price as a scope-risk warning until the written estimate proves otherwise.
Bid comparison
Apples-to-apples bid comparison worksheet
Use this page when getting a second quote so each contractor is compared on the same scope.
Item
Quoted price
Current quote
$30,000
Total contract price before financing, discounts, or optional upgrades.
Second bid / notes
Item
Modeled fair range
Current quote
$42,300 - $54,600
Whether each bid explains why it lands inside, above, or below the modeled range.
Second bid / notes
Item
Roof size
Current quote
30 squares
Measured roofing squares, waste factor, and whether attached garages or overhangs are included.
Second bid / notes
Item
Material
Current quote
Tile roofing
Manufacturer, product line, color, warranty tier, and underlayment system.
Second bid / notes
Item
Tear-off
Current quote
Included
Full tear-off, overlay, tile reset, disposal, deck inspection, and old-material removal.
Second bid / notes
Item
Missing scope details
Current quote
No major pricing line items were missing from supplied notes; still compare warranty, cleanup, payment terms, and change-order rules.
Permits, disposal, flashing, drip edge, ventilation, cleanup, warranty, and payment terms.
Second bid / notes
Item
Access and complexity
Current quote
2 stories, simple roof
Pitch, valleys, dormers, staging access, landscaping protection, and safety setup.
Second bid / notes
Item
Change-order rules
Current quote
Ask contractor to write terms
Decking, dry rot, fascia, skylights, gutters, photo approval, and unit pricing for repairs.
Second bid / notes
Item
Warranty and cleanup
Current quote
Ask contractor to document
Workmanship warranty, manufacturer warranty, registration, nail sweep, debris removal, and final walkthrough.
Second bid / notes
How the estimate was calculated
Pricing model notes
Roof size used
30 squares
The model used about 2,990 square feet of roof area from home square footage converted with a 1.3x roof-area factor.
Pricing unit
100 sq ft = 1 square
Roofing bids are commonly priced by the square, so the calculator converts roof area into roofing squares.
Material and project type
Tile roofing, replacement
The base price comes from the editable material table and uses separate assumptions for replacement and repair work.
Local adjustment
1.20x
The range is adjusted for 3285 East Via Monte Verde Ave, Clovis, CA 93619 using the CA statewide multiplier from the editable regional multiplier table.
Access and complexity
2 stories, simple roof
More stories, steeper access, and more complex roof geometry increase labor time, waste, and install difficulty.
Replacement allowances
Tear-off, permits, disposal
Includes a tear-off allowance plus permit and disposal assumptions.
Evidence appendix
What this report used
Quote amount
$30,000
Homeowner entered
The model compares this amount to the deterministic fair-price range.
Location
3285 East Via Monte Verde Ave, Clovis, CA 93619
Homeowner entered
CA statewide multiplier was used for regional pricing.
Roof size source
30 squares
Homeowner entered
Roof area estimated from home square footage using the model roof-area factor.
Material
Tile roofing
Homeowner entered
Material drives the base cost table and scope questions.
Access and complexity
2 stories, simple roof
Homeowner entered
Stories and complexity adjust labor, safety, waste, and install difficulty.
Property image
Aerial reference found
Public property data
Aerial imagery is a reference only; it does not replace contractor measurement or inspection.
Pricing model
roofing-v1
Model assumed
Base cost, regional multiplier, story multiplier, complexity multiplier, and 86%-111% range spread.
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Suggested questions to ask
Exclusions
What is excluded from this price, and what could become an added charge later?
Why it matters: Very low bids often become expensive when missing scope turns into change orders.
What to listen for: A written exclusion list covering permits, disposal, decking, ventilation, flashing, and warranty.
Roofer answer
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Measurements
How many roofing squares are included in this estimate, and how was that number measured?
Why it matters: A small square-count difference can move the fair price by thousands of dollars.
What to listen for: A specific square count, measurement method, and whether waste is already included.
Roofer answer
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Materials
What manufacturer, product line, color, and warranty level are included?
Why it matters: A quote can look fair while using a lower-grade product than you expected.
What to listen for: Named products, not vague terms like premium shingles or standard underlayment.
Roofer answer
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Scope
Does this include a full tear-off, disposal, permits, underlayment, drip edge, flashing, and ventilation?
Why it matters: These items often explain why two roofing bids are not actually comparable.
What to listen for: A written yes or no for each item, plus who pays if something is excluded.
Roofer answer
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Decking
How are rotten decking or sheathing repairs priced if they are found after tear-off?
Why it matters: Decking repairs are a common change order after the old roof is removed.
What to listen for: A per-sheet or per-square-foot price and a photo approval process before extra work starts.
Roofer answer
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Warranty
What workmanship warranty is included, and what can void it?
Why it matters: Manufacturer warranties and contractor workmanship warranties cover different problems.
What to listen for: Warranty length, transferability, exclusions, and who handles leak callbacks.
Roofer answer
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Payment
What deposit, progress payment, and final payment schedule do you require?
Why it matters: Payment terms should leave the homeowner leverage until work is complete and cleaned up.
What to listen for: A clear schedule tied to milestones, not full payment before completion.
Roofer answer
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Cleanup
Who handles magnetic nail cleanup, debris removal, gutter protection, and final walkthrough?
Why it matters: Cleanup quality affects safety, landscaping, gutters, and post-job disputes.
What to listen for: A specific cleanup process and a final walkthrough before final payment.
Roofer answer
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Modeled estimate
Price range explanation
- Modeled fair range: $42,300 to $54,600.
- Roof size assumption: 30 roofing squares, based on about 2,990 square feet of roof area.
- Regional adjustment used: 1.20x for the supplied location.
- $30,000 is below the bottom of the expected range by about 29%.
What to confirm
Scope completeness review
- No major missing line items were detected from the notes provided.
- Confirm tile profile, fastening method, underlayment system, and broken-tile replacement policy.
- Confirm tear-off method, deck inspection process, permit responsibility, disposal, flashing, ventilation, and final cleanup.
How much to trust it
Confidence and assumptions
- Estimate confidence: Medium confidence.
- Assumption table: roofing-v1.
- Regional pricing source: CA statewide multiplier (1.20x).
- Base cost used: $1,250 per roofing square before local, story, and complexity adjustments.
- Range spread: 86% to 111% of the modeled midpoint.
- Roof size was estimated from home square footage.
Ask before signing
Contractor follow-up questions
- What is excluded from this price, and what could become an added charge later?
- How many roofing squares are included in this estimate, and how was that number measured?
- What manufacturer, product line, color, and warranty level are included?
- Does this include a full tear-off, disposal, permits, underlayment, drip edge, flashing, and ventilation?
- How are rotten decking or sheathing repairs priced if they are found after tear-off?
- What workmanship warranty is included, and what can void it?
- What deposit, progress payment, and final payment schedule do you require?
- Who handles magnetic nail cleanup, debris removal, gutter protection, and final walkthrough?
How to respond
Negotiation talking points
- Do not choose the quote on price alone until the contractor confirms the full scope in writing.
- Ask whether the price excludes decking repair, permits, disposal, ventilation, or warranty coverage.
Before you commit
Homeowner next steps
- Save the modeled price range and use it when comparing another estimate.
- Ask the contractor to answer the report questions in writing.
- Do not sign until material grade, labor scope, warranty, payment schedule, cleanup, and permit responsibility are clear.
Estimate limits
How to use this estimate
This is a deterministic homeowner decision-support estimate based on the information entered. It is not a contractor bid, inspection, insurance decision, or warranty recommendation.
Use it to compare scope, ask better questions, and decide whether another written quote or clarification is needed before signing.