Professional Roof Repair & Installation Contractors in Albuquerque, NM

There is no simple answer to how much the bottom line will be for your roofing project. A bid from a contractor should be based on square footage, the pitch of the roof, accessibility, type of roofing material needed, 1- or 2- story home, removal of old roof (if necessary), roof permit, city license and labor. The average cost to replace a roof is approximately $2,000 to $12,000 depending on the size of the roof and the quality of workmanship/materials.

You should remove all loose items from your walls and shelves as the hammering may cause enough vibration to shake these items down and break them. Make sure to have your driveway and the area directly around your home clear of all vehicles, items, people, etc. This will allow your Alvarado Roofing contractor a place to store the material for your new roof as well as an area for the dumpster to hall away old materials.

Re-roof or new construction all depends on the type of roof, the weather and the required inspection(s). Generally, for a small, single-family-home it can take a few days, large commercial projects, however, may take a few weeks to months. As long as your lead contractor manages the project closely and efficiently, the project should move smoothly and finish on-time.

Installing a new roof over the top of an existing roof is generally acceptable under these guidelines: 1) A building cannot have more than two roofs. 2) No wet insulation can be left in place. 3) The roof structure must be able to handle the additional roof load. 4) The new roof must be removed once the two roof-limit has been reached thus when/if you are looking to install a third roof.

The price of a new roof all depends on the type of material you select, whether you are removing the old roof or not, the type of underlayment, the price of the permit and so on. Make sure that you get at least three estimates if you believe that the cost is high. However, be sure that if one person comes in higher than the other that you ask the right questions about the type of material being used and the reputation of the company. Just because it is cheaper does not mean that it is better. Sometimes the higher priced contractor is the one you want to go with because of their expertise and the quality of the materials they are using.