Investor · Hampton Bays, NY · Member since 2009 · 907 posts · 258 votes
Can anyone give me a reasonable estimate for replacing a roof Per square , have both 1 & 2 story sf homes . Mostly 800 to 1100 sq ft . homes. I am looking to budget for replacement in Dayton Ohio. I believe that we can put new shingles over exhibiting shingles only if it will be a second set of shingles not a 3rd. How much to Re-shingle as well as to to remove old roof repair plywood and replace shingles.
Real Estate Investor · Dayton, OH · Member since 2011 · 10 posts · 2 votes
14y
I am located in Dayton Ohio and my other company is a landscape installation company. Being in the industry I have run into most of the roofing contractors in the area and can tell you some companies to look at and some to stay away from if you would like. Feel free to message me.
I see in this forum where $35.00 a square has been estimated per square to re-roof? $12.00 per hr ? I have made several calls on this to verified professional roofing companies in and around Omaha and the surrounding mid-west, They all in different words say "its not going to happen" or " youll never get anybody on the roof for that price" and I agree.
I see in this forum where $35.00 a square has been estimated per square to re-roof? $12.00 per hr ? I have made several calls on this to verified professional roofing companies in and around Omaha and the surrounding mid-west, They all in different words say "its not going to happen" or " youll never get anybody on the roof for that price" and I agree.
I think "professional" is the operative word there. Sounds like some landlord have their own crews do the work.
I see in this forum where $35.00 a square has been estimated per square to re-roof? $12.00 per hr ? I have made several calls on this to verified professional roofing companies in and around Omaha and the surrounding mid-west, They all in different words say "its not going to happen" or " youll never get anybody on the roof for that price" and I agree.
First, I don't think there are too many people here claiming $35/square labor prices for roofing...that's extremely low in my experience. But, it may not be too far off in some areas. Remember, location matters.
I work in a couple distinct markets. In Atlanta, I know some insured roofers who will work for $45-50/square. In Milwaukee, the cheapest I've found is $100/square. That's literally 2x as much in labor costs for the most inexpensive contractors, which is a huge difference.
So, it doesn't surprise me that you can't necessarily find insanely low prices in your market either. But, in some markets, that's really what you'll pay.
Investor · Cincinnati, OH · Member since 2010 · 1k+ posts · 928 votes
12y
Makes a big difference if you're working with folks that have liability and workers comp insurance on their employees (workers comp cost an arm and a leg for roofers). So you really need to decide if you're comfortable working with uninsured moonlighters. Injury rates are high among roofers, and you could be on the hook for them.
Makes a big difference if you're working with folks that have liability and workers comp insurance on their employees (workers comp cost an arm and a leg for roofers). So you really need to decide if you're comfortable working with uninsured moonlighters. Injury rates are high among roofers, and you could be on the hook for them.
Insurance rates will also vary based on area. I always use insured (liability, workers comp) roofers, and I still see both extremely low and extremely high labor rates depending on the area.
workers comp insurance for roofing can be 40% of salary. Roofing materials for a gaf lifetime roof average about $150 a sq. labor is usually around 125-150 a square for rip and reroof. The pitch of the roof is also a factor. If the roof is not walkable the price is higher. I would not recommend using a roofer without workers comp. Roofing is a dangerous trade and accidents are all to common. If the roofer does not have the proper insurance the property owner is liable.