Worksheet
Written roofing quote comparison worksheet
A one-page structure for putting two or three written quotes side by side, so the differences you are paying for are visible.
5 min readReviewed 2026-11-10Roof Repair Roof editorial teamFree, no email required
The same total can describe very different amounts of work. Copy this sheet out for each quote, or print it and fill it in by hand — nothing here needs an account.
Identify the offer
- Company name, the person who quoted, and the date of the visit.
- Quote reference and expiry date. A price without a validity period is not comparable.
- Whether the roof was inspected in person, from the ground, or not at all.
Scope of work
- What is being removed, and how much of it is being replaced (square feet, linear feet or 'area').
- The materials named: product, profile and colour, not just 'shingles'.
- Whether underlayment, decking repair and ventilation work are included or excluded.
- Whether disposal, permits, scaffolding and access equipment are included.
Price structure
- Labour and materials shown separately, or one lump sum.
- Whether the price is fixed, or open to a per-hour or per-sheet variation.
- The payment schedule: deposit, progress payments, final payment on completion.
- Any allowance or contingency line that could change the total.
Warranty and follow-up
- The workmanship warranty length, in writing, and what it covers.
- The manufacturer warranty on materials, and who registers it.
- Whether the warranty transfers if you sell the house.
- The response commitment for a call-back on the same area.
Questions to ask before signing
- What exactly is excluded, and what would that exclusion cost if it turns out to be needed?
- Who is on site, and is any of the work subcontracted?
- What happens if the scope changes mid-job, and how is that approved?
- Which licence and insurance documents can be sent before work starts?
This worksheet is arithmetic and structure, not advice about which company to hire. The comparison tool will total the numbers you enter, but it will not rank or recommend anyone.
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