Roofing Estimate Template (Free, with a Sample Quote)
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Quick answer
A roofing estimate lists the roof size in squares, the materials (shingles, underlayment, starter, ridge cap, drip edge and nails), labor (tear-off and install), and your overhead and profit. Build one free: get the quantities from the roofing calculator, then send them to the estimate maker and download a clean PDF estimate or quote.
A roofing estimate turns a roof measurement into a price the customer can say yes to. Roofers price by the "square" (100 ft² of roof), so a good template lists the squares, the materials sized off them, the labor to tear off and install, and a line for overhead and profit.
What a roofing estimate should include
- Your company name, license number and contact details.
- The customer and the property address.
- Roof size in squares and the pitch (it drives both material and labor).
- Itemized materials: shingles (bundles), underlayment, starter strip, hip & ridge cap, drip edge, nails.
- Labor: tear-off of the old roof and installation of the new one.
- Overhead and profit margin (usually 20–40% over your cost).
- Scope, inclusions/exclusions, a valid-until date, and payment terms.
Sample roofing estimate (20-square roof, architectural shingles)
| Line item | Qty | Unit | Unit price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural shingles | 66 | bundle | $38 | $2,508 |
| Synthetic underlayment | 3 | roll | $45 | $135 |
| Starter strip | 4 | bundle | $55 | $220 |
| Hip & ridge cap | 3 | bundle | $60 | $180 |
| Drip edge (10 ft) | 20 | piece | $12 | $240 |
| Roofing nails | 55 | lb | $2 | $110 |
| Tear-off & install | 44 | hr | $65 | $2,860 |
| Cost subtotal | $6,253 |
That subtotal is your cost basis. Add overhead and profit (commonly 20–40%) to get the customer price — which is why fully-loaded roofing runs about $450–$750 per square installed for architectural shingles. Quantities here come straight from the roofing calculator at 20 squares with 10% waste.
Get your quantitiesRoofing CalculatorCalculate roofing materials from your roof's footprint and pitch — shingle bundles, squares, underlayment, drip edge, starter, ridge cap and nails.OpenPricing by the square (installed)
| Shingle / material | Installed price per square |
|---|---|
| 3-tab asphalt | $350–$500 |
| Architectural asphalt | $450–$750 |
| Metal (standing seam) | $900–$1,600 |
| Tile | $1,000–$2,000 |
Build yours in three steps: 1) enter the roof footprint and pitch in the roofing calculator to get squares, bundles and the supporting materials; 2) open the estimate from those materials in one click; 3) add your labor rate, margin and logo, then download the PDF. Toggle Estimate ↔ Quote in the maker depending on whether the price is firm. Source: US national average installed-cost references. Last verified: June 2026.
FAQs
What should a roofing estimate include?
The roof size in squares, an itemized material list (shingles, underlayment, starter, ridge cap, drip edge, nails), labor for tear-off and install, your overhead and profit, plus scope, exclusions, a valid-until date and payment terms.
How much should I charge per square for roofing?
Fully installed, architectural asphalt runs about $450–$750 per square, 3-tab $350–$500, and metal $900–$1,600. Those retail figures already include materials, labor, overhead and profit — build up from your own material and labor cost, then add your margin.
What's the difference between a roofing estimate and a quote?
An estimate is an approximate price that can change as scope firms up; a quote is a fixed price that becomes binding once accepted. The estimate maker has a toggle that switches the wording between the two.