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I need my garage reshingled. I don't do well with heights or ladders, and I'm not handy. So doing it myself is definitely out.  
 
I don't know the exact size but it's a pretty standard size two car garage. I have two small vehicles parked in there with about 4 feet of room on all sides. R99f isn't very steep at all.  
 
Because I've never do everything this before I have zero idea what it would cost to have done. I've heard wildly d8fferent figures from $1200 to $5000 and I have no idea why.  
 
I'm wondering who do you recommend, and what is a ballpark cost I can expect?

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Most jobs have a cost based on two things. The cost of materials and some compensation for the labour to apply said materials. The starting point is to find the area of the roof. If it is a garage, you basically have two rectangles. Some people think they can use the floor size. Remember most roofs are 16 inches to 24 inches overhang on gable ends and eaves. So measure length of roof by width by two to find the total roof area.  
 
In Brandon I like to deal with South End Lumber. For 30 year Cambridge shingles or the equivalent, Eaveguard, Synthetic underlay, staples, nails etc your material cost will be very close to $1,20 per square foot. The labour should be about a dollar per square foot. Then you have cost of disposal at the local dump.  
 
If you have a garage, getting a trailer close should not be a problem but on other buildings cleanup can be added cost if a dumpster cannot be placed close. If a roof is steep and scaffolding or roof jacks have to be used, labour charges can be double or triple. For example, on a two story house with a steep roof I will charge twice the labour plus thousand for a lift.  
 
Some contractors will charge less because they do not use underlay on the entire roof. They will use shingles which are seconds. Do not be tempted to use bargain products. We have reshingled houses after 6 years because the product was inferior.  
 
If the shingles have been bad for a while, it is possible roof decking may need repair. Typically that is an hourly extra that cannot be accurately estimated until old shingles are ripped off.  
 
I trust this will take some of the mystery out of the estimate cost of roofing.

Thank you for such a detailed response. It was extremely helpful

Roger and his guys know what they are doing and have been for a long time. Not fly by night.

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you could call 3 or 4 insurance companies they will know which are good and which to avoid. Could also ask Mcmunn Yates and South End Lumber

Most lumber yards will have a list of contractors they deal with. It is wise to get references of previous customers. There are many who work privately on weekends who do a good job. Some do not correctly install the eaveguard, Use underlay etc. Good product incorrectly installed can lead to a lot of expense.  
 
 
Boulet certainly has been in the business a long time and has earned a positive reputation. The only complaint I have heard is you have to book him a year in advance.

had him do my house last fall 3 day wait excellent in every way 3 other roofing companys were no shows even for an estimate....boulet all the way...2 of them did give me a call back 3 weeks after i left them a message...

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We just got our roof done. We got Boulet and very happy. I think he may be slightly higher than some, but well worth it. He came and did an estimate within 10 days, and then the roof was done within 2 weeks of the estimate (but this was in April so not quite prime season - you may have a longer wait now). They were quick (done by 3:30) and cleaned up after themselves quite well. The reason we went with him was we spoke to others who recommended him after having their roofs done by him. Also he's been at it for many years and still has a solid reputation. Our house (including 2 car garage and 2 turbo vents was almost $5700). We thought we may be able to get it a bit cheaper with someone else, but then we didn't know about quality and longevity- thought it would be better to put out a bit more up front and protect our investment. Just my two cents. Good luck.

What type of roof do you have, how much did it cost to get your roof done, what all did you get done?

Boulet roofing all the way!!!

Not to hijack this post but I need my roof done and have had a terrible time getting companies to call me back.  
 
I've left 3 messages over the past 3 months with one of the guys suggested here and have now given up on him. I've sent an email and phoned another company that advertises on here with no response.  
 
I've gotten 2 quotes but want 1 or 2 more because they were EXTREMELY different (an almost 7k difference)  
 
I know with our business we phone people back... I don't know how some of these places stay alive when they can't call back a potential customer. Not the kind of customer service I would want. I can only imagine the hassle if something were to go wrong and needed to get ahold of them AFTER they had my money.  
 
Edited by Bdn7, 2017-06-06 17:42:46

Colin @ chimo construction!  
This guy did our house and shed and garage roofs! Very pleased!!!  
Professional and courteous!  
Not only did they roof the garage they built it! Soooo happy with the results! You won't be sorry. Also they're prices where reasonable!  
204-720-8277 Colin

If you want cheap go with cheapest one if you want quality, no leaks and good labor then pay more. Roger Boulet will finish your roof the same day not drag over the next day.

All Seasons Exteriors 717-9000  
 
They did a fantastic job and were easy to get a hold of.

GordonSchwindt said "Most jobs have a cost based on two things. The cost of materials and some compensation for the labour to apply said materials. The starting point is to find the area of the roof. If it is a garage, you basically have two rectangles. Some people think they can use the floor size. Remember most roofs are 16 inches to 24 inches overhang on gable ends and eaves. So measure length of roof by width by two to find the total roof area.     In Brandon I like to deal with South End Lumber. For 30 year Cambridge shingles or the equivalent, Eaveguard, Synthetic underlay, staples, nails etc your material cost will be very close to $1,20 per square foot. The labour should be about a dollar per square foot. Then you have cost of disposal at the local dump.     If you have a garage, getting a trailer close should not be a problem but on other buildings cleanup can be added cost if a dumpster cannot be placed close. If a roof is steep and scaffolding or roof jacks have to be used, labour charges can be double or triple. For example, on a two story house with a steep roof I will charge twice the labour plus thousand for a lift.     Some contractors will charge less because they do not use underlay on the entire roof. They will use shingles which are seconds. Do not be tempted to use bargain products. We have reshingled houses after 6 years because the product was inferior.     If the shingles have been bad for a while, it is possible roof decking may need repair. Typically that is an hourly extra that cannot be accurately estimated until old shingles are ripped off.     I trust this will take some of the mystery out of the estimate cost of roofing. "

over a living space (ice&water on leading edge) synthetic paper on the rest... 2 straight runs with a good quality shingle tends to be with a strip (one layer) and install of about $1.90 - $2.00 depending on extras...

I stand behind cost of materials estimates. I expect roof top delivery and i:nclude both taxes. You will find my number to be very close.

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Bdn7 said "Not to hijack this post but I need my roof done and have had a terrible time getting companies to call me back.     I've left 3 messages over the past 3 months with one of the guys suggested here and have now given up on him. I've sent an email and phoned another company that advertises on here with no response.     I've gotten 2 quotes but want 1 or 2 more because they were EXTREMELY different (an almost 7k difference)     I know with our business we phone people back... I don't know how some of these places stay alive when they can't call back a potential customer. Not the kind of customer service I would want. I can only imagine the hassle if something were to go wrong and needed to get ahold of them AFTER they had my money.     Edited by Bdn7, 2017-06-06 17:42:46"

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GordonSchwindt said "I stand behind cost of materials estimates. I expect roof top delivery and i:nclude both taxes. You will find my number to be very close. "

Material cost breaks down as such...  
 
Shingles make up 75 cents per sq.ft.  
 
Ice & water shield is about 25 cents a sq.ft. (about 10% of a typical roof)  
synthetic underlay makes up 8 cents a sq.ft. (other 90% of the roof) making the average  
underlay cost to be 11 cents per sq.ft.  
 
nails run $20 per 1,000 sq.ft. so 2 cents per sq.ft.  
 
needed roof vents and rubber flashing for sewers are about $30 per 1,000 sq.ft. (varies depending on the roof. so that's 3 cents per sq.ft.  
 
new drip edge if needed for a 1,200 sq.ft. roof is about $90 so that is another 8 cents per sq.ft.  
 
typically chimney and replacement step flashing is billed separate so that isn't part of the normal i:ncluded sq.ft. price.  
 
that puts us at $0.75 + $0.11 + $0.02 + $0.03 + $0.08 = $0.99 per sq.ft. in materials...  
 
Tipping fees are right around $90 per ton in Brandon and stripping 3 tab shingles mean ~$0.07 per sq.ft. per layer in tipping fees... Laminate shingles are slightly heavier and they are ~$0.09 per sq.ft.  
 
So when I bid at $1.90 per sq.ft. for a simple walk on that means I have $0.80 per sq.ft. to cover the labor, equipment, overhead, quoting etc... the moment it becomes a second layer of shingles... or cedar... or steep... or 2 story and we need safety lines that number goes right out the window because of the extra time and costs involved...

option is Beam Roofing, theyve been doing it for years and did my house. Quick, efficient and economical. 204-727-8558 ask for Richard senior