ROOFING

How to Estimate Roof Inspection Cost

Contractor method to estimate roof inspection by roof type, stories, age, report detail and labor.

A single-story asphalt roof with a standard report and 3 labor hours at $75 totals about $425.

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How to Estimate Roof Inspection Cost

A single-story asphalt roof with a standard report and 3 labor hours at $75 totals about $425.

01

Base by roof type

Asphalt is the cheapest to inspect; metal and tile take more time and care. Set the base by roof type and material risk.

  • Roof type
  • Stories
  • Roof age
  • Report detail
02

Stories add access cost

Each additional story makes the roof harder to reach and more dangerous. Add an access charge per story.

03

Age raises the scope

An older roof needs closer inspection of wear, granule loss and flashing. Factor age into the effort.

04

Detailed reports cost more

A standard report lists findings; a detailed one adds photos and measurements. Quote the report level in the estimate.

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Asphalt, metal or tile

Asphalt, metal or tile

Number of stories

Number of stories

Age of the roof

Age of the roof

Standard or detailed

Standard or detailed

Inspection hours

h
Inspection hours

Inspector hourly rate

$/h
Inspector hourly rate
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CALCULATED RESULTUSD
Estimated inspection cost$425.00
Base$200.00
Stories$0.00
Age$0.00
Report$0.00
Labor$225.00
FORMULA USED$200.00 + $0.00 + $0.00 + $0.00 + 3h × $75.00 = $425.00
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