Should a roofing quotation be free?

Before you start looking for a professional roofing contractor, consider this: should a roofing quotation be free?

Most of us love freebies and expect free quotes. Indeed, many professional roofing contractors do offer this service at no charge. As consumers, we typically don’t pay for estimates for work on our property. But should roofing quotes be free?

The true cost of giving a free roofing quotation

While you might get a free quote, it’s important to remember that it wasn’t free for the contractor to create. Consider the time and effort they invest—meeting with you, travelling, offering expert advice, and preparing the estimate, often without advanced tech skills (very often with two fingers on an iPad as working a computer is not their strongest point)!!

Remember – Your Feedback Matters!

So, when your roofer follows up on the quote, understand where they’re coming from. A bit of honest feedback is all they ask in return for their time and effort.

When Might a Roofer Charge for a Quotation?

If you’re buying a property and need a quote due to survey findings, contractors might charge. This is often because the quote might only serve to negotiate a lower sale price. Some contractors might refund the fee if you proceed with the work later, so it’s worth asking.

How do Green and Heritage Roofing provide quotations?

With the high volume of inquiries, visiting each site initially isn’t feasible. Instead, we offer cost estimates based on provided photos and accurate Google Earth imagery.

We provide these estimates quickly and free of charge.

If the estimate meets your expectations and you wish to proceed, we’ll schedule a visit to finalise a no-obligation quote.