Roofing cost

[wesst]

Anyone know what the going rate is per square for roofing installation? I was going to attempt to do my new construction garage myself, but simply lack the time. The garage is 22x38 and 10/12 pitch. Just not sure what to expect if I can find someone else willing to do it with the materials that have already been purchased. (I totally am willing to purchase whatever else is needed, however I took my plans to the local lumberyard and they delivered all materials to the roof top)

Thanks in advance.

 

[GYPSY400]

$1000.. 3 man crew.. it's done in one day

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[brewchief]

I know a guy who charges around 100$ a square for labor and has plenty of work, he doesn't mark up materials at all. FWIW that's 100$ a square each way so a tear off would be 200$ a square.

 

[Scott H in Wheaton]

Big box stores, if they do it in your area, will bring their own materials and charge about $300-$400 per square, plus a premium for the steep pitch, around another $30-$50 per square.
Since you already have materials, you should be looking for a small time local guy. For a garage roof you could probably even get just a handyman to do it, but that pitch is going to scare off a lot of little guys.

 

[James-W]

Since you already have materials, you should be looking for a small time local guy. For a garage roof you could probably even get just a handyman to do it, but that pitch is going to scare off a lot of little guys.

I agree, that is a steep roof and a lot of guys who advertise themselves as a "handyman" will not want to do it.

 

[850xpeps]

That's roof jack pitch so expect it to cost more. I'd suggest paying a couple buddies with booze and knock it off over a weekend. That's a small roof.

 

[Scott H in Wheaton]

That's roof jack pitch so expect it to cost more. I'd suggest paying a couple buddies with booze and knock it off over a weekend. That's a small roof.

A 10/12 pitch is not something "a couple buddies" should attempt. One or both falls off and breaks their back, you've got BIG problems to deal with.

 

[James-W]

That's roof jack pitch so expect it to cost more. I'd suggest paying a couple buddies with booze and knock it off over a weekend. That's a small roof.

That is all well and good, IF nobody falls and gets hurt.

 

[Thumper68]

The last time I needed a roof done I asked for references from the lumber yard where I bought the materials, They gave me 3 names of guys who they know do good work.

 

[850xpeps]

A 10/12 pitch is not something "a couple buddies" should attempt. One or both falls off and breaks their back, you've got BIG problems to deal with.

I've got "buddies" who are fully capable of shingling that. Ya it's a steep pitch but let's be realistic. You can die falling off a 6' step ladder and I've fallen off of much higher stuff while building and walked away perfectly fine. If he doesn't have anyone capable then he isn't gonna ask his friends I would hope. My advice is what I would do in his situation he has to use some intelligence on his part to decide wether him and "buddies" can tackle it safely.

 

[wesst]

I will ask the lumber yard for references. Thanks for the insight!

 

[CJ7VFR]

Just toss a couple of big brown tarps up there, secure with bungi cords, and your done!

Just kidding! Let us know how you make out with getting bids for it.

Jim

 

[dave89iroc]

if you have an ABC supply in your area, see if they have roofing contractors they recommend(ABC supplies Home Depot with roofing materials, at least in my area)

 

[NUTTSGT]

Link to OP's garage.

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=6725964#post6725964

The guys that put up the garage weren't interested in doing the roof ?

 

[bannerd]

Just make sure you get these;

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Werner-Steel-Adjustable-Roof-Bracket-ARB10-10/202059624

Pretty darn handy and saves your back and ankles! If you got the money go for one of those lifts that you can remote control, saves a ton of time.

 

[Platonic Solid]

Could try the shingle manufacturer's website for certified installers of their product in your area.

 

[Trey T]

Down here, it cost me $10.5K for 45squares on two stories roof w/ detached garage. IIRC, the material was about $5K and the rest on labor and warranty (a joke warranty from GAF).

Labor was shotty and the work was bidded for best value (and happens to be highest$).

Construction is a damn joke around here!!!!

 

[ssdave]

About $300 a square is the going rate around here, with the supplies being about $100 of that.

I just had my roof done, I supplied the materials, and did 100% of the prep work up to nailing the shingles. Ice and water down, underlayment applied, valleys in place, drip edges installed, and just nailing the shingles left. I paid $45 per square for the labor of just installing shingles, nothing else. I thought that was a great deal, and it was done by one of the best roofers in town. He was pleased to have a high production, prepped job without a tight timeframe; he used mine for fill-in as it didn't require a several day investment all at once. Because I was prepped and dried in, I had flexibility to work with him and he could use my job to work when he couldn't work elsewhere.