Inspection-ready invoices, insurance-claim friendly proposals with supplement lines, storm-season scheduling for the 30 inspection requests that come in after a hailstorm. Built for the roofing owner who runs the business and the crew.
Start 7-day free trial $29/mo after. Cancel anytime.| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tear-off: 32 sq architectural shingle | 32 | $80.00 | $2,560.00 |
| New shingles: GAF Timberline HDZ, 32 sq | 32 | $140.00 | $4,480.00 |
| Synthetic underlayment + ice & water shield | 1 | $1,180.00 | $1,180.00 |
| Drip edge + ridge vent | 1 | $620.00 | $620.00 |
| Pipe boots, flashings (×4), step flashing | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Disposal + dumpster | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Code-required upgrade: ice barrier | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Overhead & profit (10/10) | 1 | $1,001.00 | $1,001.00 |
Operator-typical 2026 ranges per US National Roofing Contractors Association member submissions and Operaite invoice data. Storm-market vs steady-market, steep-pitch upcharges, and tear-off-vs-overlay all swing these.
| Job type | Typical range (2026) | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Roof inspection / quote | Free–$350 | Often free with intent to bid; paid for insurance-claim docs |
| Small leak repair (single point) | $450–$950 | Boot, valley flashing, or flashing-counter-flashing fix |
| Architectural shingle re-roof (per sq) | $475–$650 per sq | Tear-off, underlayment, ridge, ice/water, ventilation |
| Premium shingle (impact or 50-yr) | $650–$925 per sq | Class 4 impact-rated, hand-nail upcharge typical |
| Standing-seam metal (per sq) | $1,250–$1,950 per sq | 24-ga steel or .032 aluminum, custom flashing |
| Full re-roof on 2,000 sq ft house (~22 sq) | $11,500–$16,800 | Architectural shingles, full system, dump fee included |
| Gutter replacement (5" K-style, per LF) | $9–$18 per LF | Seamless aluminum, hangers every 24", downspouts extra |
Roofing has two seasons — storm and steady — and the workflows diverge sharply. Storm roofers run on volume: 20+ inspections a week, every one needs an estimate, half become insurance claims with supplements. Operaite's proposals tool handles the long-form scope; the invoice generator handles the supplements as the carrier approves them.
Steady-market roofers run on referrals and reputation. The AI review responder matters more here than any other trade — a single 1-star from a homeowner who didn't understand the lifetime warranty terms can kill 5 leads. Operaite's review responses are tuned for roofing specifically: acknowledge, clarify warranty, offer call-back, never argue in public.
End of season, the accounting tab matters. Materials prices swing 10–25% on shingles and ice-and-water alone; tracking real cost per square installed vs quoted means next year's bids start grounded. Most roofers do this Sunday afternoon — 30 minutes for the week's jobs.
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