The procedure of a roof estimate can be lengthy. The roofing contractor will always come out and inspect your roof first. They will be looking at such things as:

• How many layers of shingles need to be removed (tear off)?
• Is there any damage to the decking underneath?
• Is there water damage or other damage around chimneys, turbines, skylights, or other structures?

Most people do need a new roof and gather roof estimates are interested in one thing and one thing only, the price. We would caution you to look further then just the price of your new roof. The final price is very important, but if you don't nail down some loose ends about the process of replacing a roof you will regret it. The roof of your house is arguably one of its most important features. And while replacing a roof may seem like a basic procedure, there are many things that can go wrong.

• It's possible that once the tar paper and old shingles are removed, the wood below could need replacement. You need to establish with the roofer through your roofing estimate exactly how this process will work.
• Is the price for new plywood included, or is that a additional charge? Who is carrying out the old roofing material. Specify and ask questions about every procedure instead of your new roof and the process of installing it.
• Roofing contractors come and go frequently. Roofing Contractors often are not in business, until the phone rings and someone offers them work doing roofing. That's the way the business and industry has evolved over the years. So be aware of who you might be hiring to do the job.