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Roofing Estimate Too Good to Be True?

11:40 AM 05/05/2012

 

dylan621

I got an estimate for a new flat roof on a 25x50 building for $4,000 with a 7yr warranty.  That's less than half the estimate I got from a roofer who is highly recommended on the forum.  Should I be skeptical of such a low estimate? Has anyone had a new roof installed for that little money that held up over time? 

 

 

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    kidbklyn

    Brooklyn, NY

    What material is he using? The warranty length  seems to be for a fairly short period of time. Get a bid from Premier Roofing. Their estimate will be around the going rate for professionally installed roof. Most people seem to be going with rubberized roofing, which is initially expensive. However, it's supposed to last for a long time and have a very long warranty period.

    12:51 PM 05/05/2012 | 0 Votes

     

     

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    ejalbk

    NY

    Agree with above in terms of finding out the material(s) used (as well as other comments). It's $3.20/ft which is low but not insanely low, especially if nothing else needs attention. If you decide to use them let us know how it goes.

    1:11 AM 05/06/2012 | 0 Votes

     

     

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    dylan621

    The quote was for rubber roof but he also said something about slate or asphalt being in the mix

    9:01 AM 05/06/2012 | 0 Votes

     

     

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    Guest

    dylan, the price seems to be on but not for slate or asphalt. I would recommend that you call this company. 718-669-8305 and ask for Millad. He is a good roofer.

    10:00 AM 05/06/2012 | 0 Votes

     

     

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    • condeny

      Anybody who looks at your past posts knows you are working with that company. Kind of cheezy that you would copy paste the same responses with some tweeks.

      4:25 PM 05/21/2012

          

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    mopar

    Bedford Stuyvesant, NY

    We got a low quote from Leakmasters for a 20x45 white roof. If memory serves, it's a ten-year-warranty.

    12:00 PM 05/06/2012 | 0 Votes

     

     

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    brokelin

    In my experience, you should be able to get a longer warranty.  I think ours was twelve years.  It may come down to whether you want to pay less now for a short warranty, or a bit more for a longer one.  I know I would go for the longer one...figure I am getting a  better job if they are willing to guarantee it for longer.

    9:54 PM 05/07/2012 | 0 Votes

     

     

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    xistent

    We had leakmasters do our 20 x 45 roof and it was considerably more than the OP quote, but I felt pretty confident in the result and we got a 20 year warranty.
     

    9:58 PM 05/12/2012 | 0 Votes

     

     

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    radgirl

    Crown Heights, NY

    hi dylan621,
    can you please refer me to the roofer who quoted you the nice price?  in need of a new roof... right away!
    thanks!

    4:45 PM 01/16/2013 | 0 Votes

     

     

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    • superdee01

      Brooklyn, NY

      Hi radgirl if you still in need of a new roof I know a roofer who does this type of work he is reasonable and reliable also offer free estimates and is licensed his name is Dan and you can reach him at 718 485-1044 Good Luck.

      8:53 PM 02/28/2013

          

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