Got a roofing quote? We'll read it with you.
Send us the PDF or a photo. We'll flag missing line items, decode the warranty legalese, and tell you honestly if the price is fair — even if it's not us doing the work.
10 things most homeowners miss.
'Roof-over' installs void most manufacturer warranties in NM and trap 2 layers of heat.
'Synthetic' isn't enough — brand and warranty grade matter. Felt in NM heat = 3-year failure.
Should be at all valleys, penetrations, and eaves — not just eaves.
Under-vented attics kill shingles at half their rated life. Spec should list linear feet.
6 nails per shingle for high-wind zones (Foothills, Rio Rancho). 4 is the code minimum.
'Reuse existing flashing' is the #1 source of post-install leaks. Should be new.
If it's not on the quote, you're paying cash for it later — or worse, no permit at all.
One line, but skipped by 40% of quotes. Nails in tires are $200+ each.
Anything under 5 years is thin. 10 years is standard on a legit crew.
50% up front is a red flag. Materials deposit + balance on completion is normal.
- Storm-chaser price too good. If it's 30%+ under other bids, they're either skipping tear-off or plan to change-order you.
- "Manufacturer certified" claims. Ask for the certification number. GAF Master Elite = real; "GAF preferred" often isn't.
- No NM license on the quote. Roofing over $30k requires GB-2 or MM-1. Verify at NM RLD.
- "Sign today for X% off." Legitimate contractors don't need pressure tactics.
- Line-item scope (not "roof replacement — $18,000")
- Named shingle brand + line + color
- Photos of your specific roof in the bid
- COI available on request
- NM license number printed on the quote
- Written workmanship warranty (5+ yrs)
24-hour turnaround. No sales call.
Text a photo or email the PDF. Include the roof address if you want a rough sanity check on price.
Roofing GM (not a sales rep) reads it against our 10-point checklist. 15–20 minutes.
PDF back with green highlights (looks good), yellow (ask about this), red (problem).
We promise: no follow-up sales call unless you ask.
An hour on the phone can save you $5,000 in change orders.
Book the free on-site inspection, or send a photo and we'll tell you what to do next. No sales pitch — we don't install roofs.