EXAMPLE AT A GLANCE
A whole roof covering replacement example for one accessible pitched roof contains 7 itemized lines totaling $23,270.00 before tax or markup. The actual app PDF, measurement basis, project boundaries and a matching how-to guide are available here; every rate is fictional.
What this example covers
Remove and replace the selected pitched roof covering on one defined roof, retaining sound supporting structure after inspection.
Use this example to see a complete document for one accessible pitched roof. The brief is tied to Portland, Oregon for a plausible project setting; the amounts are fictional input values and do not represent local market prices. The estimating guide explains the decisions behind these lines.
- Prepared by
- Cedar & Beam Builders · fictional business
- Prepared for
- Jordan Taylor · fictional customer
- Example project
- One accessible pitched roof
- Issued / valid through
- September 25, 2026 / October 25, 2026
Itemized whole roof covering replacement example
These are the same quantities and unit prices used by the downloadable app PDF. A cost line can represent measured work, a selected product allowance or a distinct site task. Check which interpretation applies before replacing any amount.
| Work item | Quantity | Unit price | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof survey and access allowance | 1 job | $850.00 | $850.00 |
| Old covering removal | 22 squares | $180.00 | $3,960.00 |
| Underlay allowance | 22 squares | $95.00 | $2,090.00 |
| Selected covering allowance | 24 squares | $330.00 | $7,920.00 |
| Covering installation | 22 squares | $260.00 | $5,720.00 |
| Flashings and edges | 1 job | $1,750.00 | $1,750.00 |
| Waste and final inspection | 1 job | $980.00 | $980.00 |
| Subtotal / example total | $23,270.00 | ||
How the subtotal is calculated
The example line for old covering removal is 22 squares × $180.00 = $3,960.00. This line is one part of the complete 7-item estimate and uses a fictional unit rate.
The document sums the rounded line amounts to $23,270.00. Tax and markup are not included; a zero tax field in a sample document does not mean a real project is tax-exempt. Confirm the actual treatment for the job you are quoting.
Measurement to verify: Measure each roof plane, pitch, edges, penetrations and access; purchasing area differs from projected floor area. Selection to verify: Separate covering, underlay, flashings and ventilation allowances.
Assumptions and exclusions
Document safe access, weather protection and a staged tear-off before scheduling.
Outside the stated scope: No roof-framing replacement, solar array removal or concealed rot repair.
Unsound decking or hidden water damage requires a revised structural repair line. If the scope changes after a client reviews the estimate, update the relevant quantities, allowances and written exclusions before sharing a revised PDF.
Download the actual app PDF
The downloadable document was exported from Estimates using the fictional business, client, scope and cost lines shown above. The preview is its first page. Review the full PDF before using its layout or wording as a reference for your own estimate.
Build your own version
- Write the actual job boundary and measured quantities. Measurement basis to check: Measure each roof plane, pitch, edges, penetrations and access; purchasing area differs from projected floor area.
- Confirm products, access and handoff responsibilities. Selection decision to record: Separate covering, underlay, flashings and ventilation allowances.
- Replace every fictional rate with your own supplier, labor and subcontractor inputs.
- Add business and client details, set the appropriate tax and markup, then preview all PDF pages.
- Share the estimate with its exclusions and a clear validity date.
- Measure each roof plane, pitch, edges, penetrations and access; purchasing area differs from projected floor area.
- Separate covering, underlay, flashings and ventilation allowances.
- Document safe access, weather protection and a staged tear-off before scheduling.
- Unsound decking or hidden water damage requires a revised structural repair line.
Questions about this estimate
Which quantity controls this whole roof covering replacement estimate?
Measure each roof plane, pitch, edges, penetrations and access; purchasing area differs from projected floor area.
When should this whole roof covering replacement quote be revised?
Unsound decking or hidden water damage requires a revised structural repair line. No roof-framing replacement, solar array removal or concealed rot repair.
TURN THIS EXAMPLE INTO YOUR OWN ESTIMATE
Build a whole roof covering replacement estimate for your project
Use Estimates on iPhone or Android to draft a scope with AI assistance or enter each line yourself. Review quantities, rates, exclusions, and client details before exporting a PDF. The example is free to inspect; some app features may require an in-app purchase.
