Three roofers wanted $32k after the June hailstorm. Roof Doctor NM walked the roof, took 84 photos, and said the hail was cosmetic. Saved me from a fraudulent claim.
Sarah K.Albuquerque · Nob Hill
Free verbal guidance · Written scope included with any report
A scope so contractors bid the same job.
Three roofing 'estimates' that look like they're for three different houses? That's because they are — every contractor scoped it differently. A written scope of work fixes that. Talking through scope with us is free; the full written version comes with any paid report.
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Line-item categories
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'Or equal' loopholes
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Apples-to-apples bids in return
What's in a scope
Every line, spec, and code reference.
01
Tear-off & disposal
Layer count, roll-off size, dump fees, magnetic-sweep expectations.
02
Decking replacement allowance
Per-sheet unit price up to X sheets — beyond X, change-order rate specified.
03
Underlayment spec
Brand, model, weight, coverage. Ice-and-water membrane per code.
04
Shingle / tile / membrane spec
Manufacturer, model, color, weight class, warranty tier. No 'or equal' loopholes.
05
Ventilation calc
Net Free Area math per IRC 806 with intake/exhaust balance. Ridge vent linear feet spec'd.
06
Flashing spec
Step vs continuous, chimney cricket for width >30", kickout at wall terminations. Metal gauge specified.
07
Fastener pattern
Nails per shingle, sheet fastening pattern. Matches manufacturer high-wind warranty spec.
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Warranty deliverables
Manufacturer registration, warranty tier, transferability, workmanship years.
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Cleanup & protection
Landscape protection, satellite/solar disconnect, pet-safe cleanup, magnetic sweep 2x.
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Documentation & permits
Municipal permit responsibility, inspection scheduling, close-out documents delivered.
How to use it
Send it to 3 contractors. Get back apples-to-apples bids.
Because they're all bidding the same specification, the only variables left are labor rate and overhead — which is exactly what price comparison should be about.
“No more "my bid was cheaper because I used lighter underlayment."”
Sample scope excerpt
LINE 04.02 — UNDERLAYMENT
Material: GAF FeltBuster Synthetic
Coverage: Full-deck, no exposed decking
Overlap: 4" horizontal, 6" vertical
Fasteners: Cap nails, 1" min penetration
Ice-and-water: GAF WeatherWatch 36",
all eaves, valleys, penetrations
LINE 07.01 — CHIMNEY FLASHING
Type: Step + counter (16 oz copper)
Cricket required: Yes (42" > 30" per IRC)
Sealant: Geocel 2320 tripolymer
Fasteners: SS ring-shank, min 1.25"Common questions
- No — we'll walk through scope on the phone for free. The line-item written version (the one contractors bid against) is included with any $149+ report tier.
- PDF it, email it, or forward it. Ask each contractor to bid the scope exactly, and to flag any line they'd change. That's how you find out who's honest and who's guessing.
- That's your answer. A real roofer will read a proper scope in 10 minutes and tell you what they'd tweak. A closer will refuse and steer you back to their proposal form.
- Yes — IRC 2018 as amended by NM, plus manufacturer warranty conditions. Ventilation math, ice-and-water coverage, and fastener patterns are called out to code so nobody can hide behind 'my crew always does it this way.'
+Do I have to buy a report to get a scope?
+How do I hand the scope to contractors?
+What if a contractor won't bid the scope?
+Does the scope reference NM code?
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Free inspection + free scope walkthrough. Written scope is included with any paid report ($149+).
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