After your inspection and scope, we send it to 2–3 contracted NM roofers matched to your project. Bids come back to you, we score them line-for-line against the written scope, and flag missing items. Here's an anonymized replacement job.
Roof: Asphalt shingle · 2,400 sq ft · Rio Rancho · Insurance not involved
| Scope line | Contractor A · Mid-size regional | Contractor B · Large regional | Contractor C · Small crew |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tear-off to deck | |||
| Synthetic underlayment (full) | |||
| Ice-and-water at eaves + valleys | |||
| 24 ga painted flashing (walls / chimneys) | |||
| Ridge vent + soffit intake verified | |||
| Class 4 impact-resistant shingle | |||
| Manufacturer certification on file | |||
| Deposit ≤ 33% | |||
| Bid price | $18,450 | $22,100 | $14,990 |
“The lowest bid is usually missing three line items. That isn't cheaper — it's a different roof.”
Apples-to-apples first. If a bidder skips a scope line, we flag it and ask for a re-bid — not just a discount.
Warranty weighted for your stay length. If you're planning to sell in 5 years, a 50-yr Golden Pledge premium may not pencil out.
Deposit & AOB checked. Any bid with >33% deposit or an Assignment-of-Benefits clause gets flagged in red.
Book the inspection. We write the scope, send it to 2–3 matched bench contractors, and deliver the comparison in 48 hrs after bids come in.
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.
Under contract on a Corrales house. The pre-purchase report caught two hidden layers the seller's disclosure missed. Got an $18k credit at closing.
Bid review flagged that the 'lifetime warranty' voided if we used the wrong underlayment — which the contractor had specced. Renegotiated the whole scope.
