A roof-replacement proposal should be detailed enough to show exactly what happens from tear-off through cleanup. BC Quote accepts replacement and re-roofing requests across Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.
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Replacement starts with the existing roof
Before comparing new materials, identify the existing layers, roof geometry, access, low-slope sections, skylights, chimneys, wall intersections and any history of leaks. Those details affect labour and can reveal work that a simple price-per-square-foot estimate misses.
Tear-off and decking are separate scope items
Ask whether the quote assumes one layer or multiple layers, how disposal is priced and how the contractor will handle damaged sheathing found after removal. A useful proposal gives either an included decking allowance or a clear unit price so hidden damage does not become an undefined change order.
Underlayment, flashing and ventilation should be named
The roof covering is only one layer of the assembly. Compare the underlayment or membrane system, eave and valley protection, new versus reused flashing, penetrations and ventilation changes. If a quote says “all flashing as required,” ask which flashings are actually being replaced.
Material choice: compare the complete system
Asphalt shingles, metal and low-slope systems have different fastening, flashing, ventilation and warranty requirements. Compare exact product lines and accessories rather than generic labels. If one quote includes upgraded membranes, ventilation or new metalwork and another does not, the totals are not equivalent.
What a replacement quote should include
- Measured or estimated roof area and roof planes
- Tear-off assumptions and disposal
- Decking repair allowance / unit price
- Underlayment and membrane products
- Flashing at walls, chimneys, skylights and vents
- Ventilation changes
- Material manufacturer and product line
- Property protection and daily cleanup
- Workmanship and manufacturer warranties
- Change-order procedure and taxes
Use a planner before the contractor quote
The BC Quote roofing hub includes a planning estimator that adjusts a broad range for roof size, material, complexity, access, tear-off and location. It is intentionally wider than an onsite quote because it cannot see decking, flashing or site conditions.
Before the start date, settle access and approvals
Ask where materials and the disposal bin will be staged, how landscaping and driveways will be protected, what happens if rain interrupts an open roof, and whether the contractor needs owner access to the attic or electrical service. These logistics can affect both the schedule and the practical disruption to the property.
For a strata or townhouse project, confirm who is authorized to approve the work and whether the corporation requires specific insurance, WorkSafeBC, warranty or tender documentation. For detached homes, confirm any permit question created by structural changes, additions or other work beyond straightforward reroofing.
Get connected with a local roofer
BC Quote is a referral service, not the roofing contractor. Submit your project once and we’ll route the request to one local roofing contractor serving your area. There is no charge to submit a request and no obligation to hire.
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