Free printable checklist
Roofing supplement checklist
Check every insurance roof estimate against these 25 items before you start the job. Each one is commonly left off or short.
Quantities
- Shingles = measured squares + waste10% gable, 15%+ hip or cut-up roofs; round up to the bundle
- Tear-off = full measured areaNot the shingle quantity minus waste
- Additional layer removalEvery layer beyond the first
- Underlayment = full deck areaSynthetic if that's what the manufacturer requires
- Ridge cap = hips + ridges LFNot cut from field shingles if the system calls for cap
Edges and underlayment
- Drip edge at eaves and rakesIRC R905.2.8.5
- Starter at eaves and rakesManufacturer instructions
- Ice & water at eavesWhere IRC R905.1.2 is adopted
- Ice & water in valleysManufacturer instructions
- Valley metalIf the existing roof has it or the system requires it
Flashing and penetrations
- Step flashing at sidewallsIRC R905.2.8.3
- Headwall / apron flashingIRC R903.2.1
- Chimney flashing and counter-flashingIncluding cricket if over 30 in. wide
- Pipe boots, every penetrationCount back slopes too
- Roof vents, turbines, exhaust capsMatch the existing count
- Ridge ventIf existing or required for ventilation
Labor charges
- Steep charge, install (7/12 and up)Right pitch band
- Steep charge, removalSeparate Xactimate line
- High-roof charge, install and removalTwo stories or more
- Detach and reset: satellite, solar, gutter guardsAnything on the roof that must come off
Job costs
- PermitLocal fee
- Dumpster / haul-offIf not included in tear-off
- Overhead & profitCommonly owed with 3+ trades on the estimate
- Gutters, screens, paintHail damage beyond the roof
- Sales tax on materialsWhere the carrier left it off
getclaimgap.com · General information for contractors documenting their scope of work. Code adoption varies by jurisdiction.