Business details
Trading name, reliable contact details, insurance information and who is responsible for the work.
Compare written scope, not only price
Roof replacement quote checklist
for Shrewsbury homeowners.
The cheapest total tells you very little if important roof areas, materials or practical costs are missing. Use this checklist to compare what each quotation actually promises.
— Twelve points to check
A quotation should
reduce uncertainty.
Not every item applies to every property, but important exclusions should be visible rather than discovered after work starts.
Exact roof areas
Main roof, extensions, bays, dormers, porches and garages should not be left to assumption.
Named covering
The clay tile, concrete tile, natural slate or flat-roof system should be identified clearly.
Membrane and battens
State whether these hidden layers are being replaced and which specification applies.
Ridges, hips and verges
Explain whether details are dry-fixed, traditionally finished or retained.
Leadwork and valleys
Chimneys, walls and concentrated drainage points need an agreed scope.
Timber procedure
Describe what happens if rotten or unsuitable timber becomes visible after strip-off.
Ventilation and insulation
Identify included upgrades and who confirms the property-specific design.
Scaffolding and protection
Confirm access, lower-roof protection, neighbours and whether the cost is included.
Waste removal
State who removes old coverings, packaging and agreed project waste.
Deposit and payments
Record the deposit amount, payment stages, balance timing and accepted payment method.
Warranty documents
Separate workmanship cover from any manufacturer warranty and list important conditions.
— Clear quotation
Helpful signs
- Property and roof areas are identified
- Materials and principal details are named
- Scaffolding and waste responsibility are clear
- Deposit and balance terms are written down
- Hidden damage has an agreed approval process
- Warranty scope is explained without vague promises
— Ask before accepting
Warning signs
- A single total with almost no description
- Large cash request without clear written terms
- No explanation of membrane, battens or details
- Pressure to decide immediately
- Unclear responsibility for scaffold or waste
- Guarantee claims with no document or conditions
— Topline quotations
Request a free
property-specific survey.
Topline Roofing will assess the roof and provide a written quotation for the proposed work. Our standard deposit for a complete re-roof is 30%, with the remaining payment terms confirmed before booking.