Looking to hire Roofing Pro? Factors to Think About
If you need a roof fixed or built, you likely shouldn’t hire the first available contractor you run across. Our HomeAdvisor contractor list in Vancouver starts you off with plenty of options when it comes to qualified roofers, but with additional attention, you can choose the best possible option.
When you take advantage of HomeAdvisor to begin your quest for a professional roofer in Vancouver, it's easy to get access to a list of roofers who have been vetted and reviewed by customers with similar goals as you, so you can have confidence in the contractor you select for your roofing job. With our revolutionary interface, you can get a better snapshot of the roofers you’re thinking about hiring for the job, look at images of other finished work, and discover more about their expertise and job history. After you locate possible pros that meet your criteria, reaching out for a quote is easy and fast.
How Much Should You Plan on Spending for a New Roof?
The price for roofing is typically based on square footage, with an average of $150 to $2,500 per square foot, dependent upon the materials used.
When a professional contractor provides an estimate for a new roof, they take several things into consideration, including:
- The size of the roof
- The roofing components necessary, including underlayment, ridge caps, ice/water shields, and ventilation.
- Labor needed to do the job
- The difficulty or ease of getting onto the roof
- Any complex designs, such as roofs with plumbing or gas vents, chimneys, or skylights.
- Where you live, as prices for roofing vary widely from area to area
- Miscellaneous expenses, such as dump fees and permits
Maybe the biggest determinant beyond the size of the roof that helps determine the total price of the roof is the materials desired for it. Concrete or asphalt shingles are usually the most affordable choices, running from around $100 to $250 per square foot. Expect to spend from $250 to $600 per square foot for wood shake roofing. Roofs built from metal, slate, clay, or plastic polymer are the least affordable, ranging from $300 up to $2,500 per square foot.