Priced the way Roofing work is billed
A roof inspection and a flashing repair don't get quoted the same way, so why would every trade? SideWRK prices Roofing the way the work is really billed: per square — 100 square feet — at about $500 a square, with tear-off and underlayment as per-square add-ons. Tap the work, put in the numbers, and the line prices itself — no napkin math, no undercharging a job because you rushed the quote.
What moves a Roofing price
Two Roofing jobs that look the same on paper can be a hundred dollars apart once you're on site. Here's what actually changes the number — the things to size up before you quote:
- Pitch and stories — a steep two-story roof is slower and riskier, and it prices well above a walkable ranch.
- Tear-off and layers — stripping two layers of old shingle is a per-square add-on, never something that's just included.
- Decking and flashing — rotten decking you find mid-job is change-order territory, so note it before you cover it up.
What a Roofing job puts on the record
Every trade documents something different, and Roofing is no exception. SideWRK captures the number of squares and the rest of what your work needs on the record — the details that protect you and make the invoice stand up:
- the number of squares
- how many existing layers are up there (two is usually the limit)
- the roof type
- an insurance-funded flag
- deductible-fraud and not-a-public-adjuster disclosures
Example note on a job: "Repair only — advised full replacement recommended within ~2 yrs."
How to price a Roofing job in SideWRK
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Start the job and add your work
Open a Roofing job and tap a suggestion like "Roof inspection" or "Shingle repair" — the common work is already loaded, so you tap instead of type.
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Price it per square
Enter the numbers and the line prices itself, per square — 100 square feet — at about $500 a square, with tear-off and underlayment as per-square add-ons. Put parts on at your cost so what you clear is real profit, not just the Roofing ticket total.
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Note the details
Add a plain-English note — for example, "Repair only — advised full replacement recommended within ~2 yrs." — and a photo of the work.
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Log what the job needs
Capture the Roofing-specific records: the number of squares, and how many existing layers are up there (two is usually the limit).
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Send it and get paid
Send the Roofing estimate for approval. Your customer approves from their phone, the invoice goes out, and you get paid — card, Apple Pay, or straight to Venmo, Zelle, or Cash App.
Staying on the right side of the rules
SideWRK documents your Roofing work — it doesn't make you licensed, and it says so plainly. What to know: a roofing or contractor license and a permit — and on an insurance job, you can't waive or eat the deductible (that's fraud), and you're not the customer's public adjuster. The app flags the permit and license triggers so they never surprise you mid-job.
Roofing pricing — common questions
How do I price a Roofing job in SideWRK?
You bill per square — 100 square feet — at about $500 a square, with tear-off and underlayment as per-square add-ons. Add the work — Roof inspection, Shingle repair, Full roof replacement — enter the numbers, and each line prices itself. Parts go on at your cost, so you see real profit and not just the total.
What does SideWRK document on a Roofing job?
The records Roofing work actually needs: the number of squares; how many existing layers are up there (two is usually the limit); the roof type. It rides on the estimate and invoice, so your paper trail is built as you work instead of reconstructed later.
Do I need a license to do Roofing work?
That depends on your state and the job, but here's the shape of it: a roofing or contractor license and a permit — and on an insurance job, you can't waive or eat the deductible (that's fraud), and you're not the customer's public adjuster. SideWRK documents the work; it doesn't certify you, and it flags the permit and license triggers so nothing sneaks up on you.
Does SideWRK work for trades other than Roofing?
Yes — it runs all 42 trades, each priced and documented its own way. If you run more than one, the Multi-Trade plan unlocks them all and switches between them in a tap.