Roofing estimates from photos, before you climb
Homeowners send the roof material, storeys, pitch and photos from the ground, and you send an itemized quote they sign.
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| Tear-off 1 layer, haul away, per square24 × $95.00 | $2,280.00 |
| Architectural shingles, installed, per square24 × $340.00 | $8,160.00 |
| Ice and water shield at eaves and valleys, new flashing | $850.00 |
| Replace rotten decking as needed, per sheet4 × $95.00 | $380.00 |
| Ridge vent in place of box ventsoptional | $480.00 |
| Total | $12,150.00 |
Try a roofing quote form
Riverside Roofing is a sample business. Fill in its form as a client would, open the quote it sent, and look around the dashboard. It's the real app with sample data, and nothing you enter is sent.
What your clients see first. The questions this trade starts with, plus their details and up to 10 photos.
The quote they get. Every line, optional extras they can tick, and one button to accept and pay your deposit.
What you see. A sample dashboard (a moving company): new requests, quotes out, upcoming jobs and payments.
Common quoting problems in roofing work
- Many estimate visits never close. Climbing every roof for homeowners who are only collecting prices takes time away from paying work.
- Decking stays hidden until tear-off. Rotten sheathing found mid-job becomes an argument unless the quote already priced it per sheet.
- Leak calls are hard to price blind. Finding the source of a leak can take as long as fixing it, so a flat price given by phone often loses money.
- Material prices move between quote and job. A quote that sits for weeks may no longer cover shingles at today's price.
What your roofing quote form asks
Roof prices depend on size, pitch, height and how many layers come off. The form asks for each, plus chimneys, skylights and insurance, and ground or attic photos often show enough to price a replacement before you climb.
Your form has its own page at your-name.quotefalcon.com. Clients can fill it in at any time, including evenings and weekends, and you get an email for each request. Share the link by text, on your Google Business Profile or social pages, or add the form to your website.
You can change, remove or add questions at any time in your settings.
The questions your form starts with
- What do you need?Pick one: Leak or repair, Full roof replacement, New roof (new build or addition), Storm damage, ...
- Current roof materialPick one: Asphalt shingles, Metal, Flat roof (torch-on, EPDM, TPO), Cedar shakes, ...
- New material (for a replacement)Pick one: Same as now, Asphalt shingles, Metal, Flat roof membrane, ...
- How many storeys is the building?Pick one: 1 storey, 2 storeys, 3+ storeys, Not sure
- How steep is the roof?Pick one: Flat or low slope, Walkable, Steep - hard to walk on, Not sure
- Size of the home (or roof area)Pick one: Small area / repair only, Garage, shed or addition, Under 1,000 sq ft (93 m²), 1,000-2,000 sq ft (93-186 m²), ...
- Layers of old shinglesPick one: 1 layer, 2 or more layers, Not sure
- Anything on the roof?Pick any: Chimney, Skylights, Dormers or valleys, Solar panels, ...
- Going through insurance?Pick one: Yes, No, Not sure
Every form also asks for: a preferred date and time of day · the address of the job · their name and email, and their phone if you ask for it · notes · up to 10 photos
How quoting works in Quote Falcon
Share your link
Clients fill in your form and add up to 10 photos. You get an email for each request.
Send the quote
Add line items, quantities and tax from your phone or computer. Saved lines go in with one tap, and any line can be optional.
Get it signed and paid
The client signs online and pays your deposit by card. Collect the rest with a card payment link, or record cash and e-transfer.
What changes the price of a roofing job
The factors that most often change the price, and the reason the form asks about them.
- Roof size, in squares
- Roofers usually price per square (100 sq ft), with waste added for hips and valleys. Installed shingle prices vary widely by area.
- Pitch and height
- Steep roofs, often above about 8/12, and taller homes need extra safety gear and time. Many roofers add a steep or height charge per square.
- Tear-off and layers
- Removing one layer of old shingles costs less than two or three. Disposal fees are extra, and some areas limit how many layers are allowed.
- Decking condition
- Rotten sheathing is often only found after tear-off, so many quotes include a per-sheet price for replacement as needed.
- Material
- Asphalt, metal, cedar and slate all differ in material cost and install time. Flat roofs use membranes, which are priced differently again.
- Flashing, vents and details
- Flashing, skylights, pipe boots and ice and water shield each add lines. These details are where many leaks actually start.
- Repairs versus replacement
- Leak repairs are often priced as a minimum charge plus materials, since finding the source can take as long as fixing it.
A roofing job, from request to deposit
Replace the original 22-year-old shingles on a bungalow with a leak stain in a back bedroom, with photos from the yard and the attic.
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Bungalow shingle replacementNew quote requestNew
- What do you need?
- Current roof material
- New material (for a replacement)
- How many storeys is the building?
+21. The request comes in
The client answers your form's questions and adds photos. You get an email, and the request waits in your dashboard.
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Quote Bungalow shingle replacement
Tear-off 1 layer, haul away, per square $2,280.00 Architectural shingles, installed, per square $8,160.00 Ice and water shield at eaves and valleys, new flashing $850.00 Replace rotten decking as needed, per sheet $380.00 Ridge vent in place of box ventsoptional $480.00 Total $12,150.00 2. You send the quote
The ridge vent is an optional line, and decking is priced per sheet so the client knows what extra sheets cost before work starts.
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✓Quote acceptedSigned online by the clientTotal$12,150.00Deposit paid by card$1,822.50Balance due$10,327.50
3. They sign and pay the deposit
They pay your 15% deposit by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. They are emailed a signed PDF (you can download it from the job), and you collect the rest by card payment link or record cash or e-transfer.
Deposits and payment terms for roofing jobs
Roofers commonly ask for 10-30% up front, enough to cover shingles, underlayment and the bin, with the balance due when the roof is done and the site is clean. Larger jobs may use stages tied to material delivery. Some states cap home-improvement deposits, for example California at 10% or $1,000, whichever is less. On insurance jobs, payment timing often follows the insurer's cheques.
How deposits work in Quote Falcon
You set your usual deposit once: a percentage, a fixed amount, the full price, or payment stages for bigger jobs. Clients pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay through your own Stripe account.
Optional lines. The client can tick or untick optional lines on their quote page, and the total and deposit update. If they want something else changed, they ask from the quote page and you send a new version for them to sign.
No subscription, no plans, nothing to upgrade to.
only on card payments clients make through Stripe, on top of Stripe's own fee. Cash, e-transfer and cheques: no fee.
Everything's included
- Your own quote page with questions for your trade
- Photos with every request, up to 10
- Itemized quotes with saved lines and tax
- Optional lines clients tick themselves
- E-signatures with a signed PDF
- Card deposits and payment stages
- Follow-ups when a quote goes quiet
- Calendar you can share with your crew
- Website button or built-in form
- Spam protection on every form
Common questions
How much deposit should a roofer ask for?
Many roofers ask for 10-30%, enough to order materials, with the balance at completion. Some states set limits, such as California's 10% or $1,000, whichever is less. In Quote Falcon you set a percentage, a fixed amount or payment stages, and the homeowner pays the deposit by card when they accept.
Is it normal for a roofer to ask for a deposit?
Yes, it is common, especially when materials have to be ordered for the job. Homeowners are more comfortable when the deposit is modest, shown on the quote and paid through a proper checkout. With Quote Falcon, the deposit goes straight to your own Stripe account and the client gets a receipt by email.
Can homeowners send roof photos with their request?
Yes, up to 10 photos per request, taken from the ground or the attic. The form also asks for the current material, storeys, pitch and number of layers. That's often enough to tell a repair from a replacement and to send a first price before you climb.
How do I handle decking I can't see until tear-off?
Add a line for decking replacement priced per sheet, with the quantity you expect, and note in your terms that the final count is billed as found. If more sheets are needed, edit the quote, and a higher price only counts once the homeowner signs the new version.
Can I offer upgrades like better shingles or a ridge vent?
Yes. Mark any line as optional, such as a ridge vent or the extra cost of upgraded shingles. The homeowner ticks what they want on their quote page, and the total, tax and deposit update as they choose. They sign exactly the version they picked, with no second quote needed.
Does it work for insurance claim jobs?
You can quote and get paid on insurance jobs, but Quote Falcon doesn't connect to insurers or claim software. The form can ask whether the job is going through insurance, and payment stages can be set to match when the insurer's cheques arrive. Record cheque payments on the job with no fee.
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