Disclaimer

Cost figures are planning ranges, not quotes

Every dollar figure on this site, in articles, system datasheets, and calculator results, is a planning range for typical US commercial work based on stated assumptions. Real prices vary with roof condition, deck condition, detail density, access, code requirements, region, season, and the individual contractor's backlog. No figure here is an offer, bid, or quote, and none substitutes for proposals based on an actual inspection.

Calculators and decision tools

The tools run on simplified models that cannot see your roof. They are designed to give you a defensible starting position, not a final answer. In particular, no tool on this site can detect wet insulation, deck deterioration, or structural issues; those require on-roof investigation such as moisture surveys and core cuts by qualified professionals.

Not professional advice

Content on this site is general education, not engineering, architectural, legal, insurance, or tax advice for your specific situation. Consult licensed professionals before making decisions about a real building.

Third-party specialists

Specialists we introduce through assessment requests are independent businesses. We are compensated for qualified introductions, which is disclosed on the about page; we do not guarantee their work.

Errors and corrections

We work to keep figures current and refresh money pages on a schedule, but errors happen and markets move. If something looks wrong, tell us at hello@localcommercialroofing.org and we will check it against field data and correct it quickly.