Roofing & Waterproofing
This hub covers the trades that keep buildings dry from above: roofers, waterproofing specialists, gutter installers, roof inspectors, flat roof contractors, thatch roofers, skylight installers, roof painters, roof restoration crews, and roof sheet installers. Roofing quotes are detail-heavy because the client cannot see the work once it is done. They need to trust the breakdown.
Material type, linear metres, ridge caps, flashing, waterproof membrane, and labour hours should all be separate lines. A well-itemised quote builds confidence and wins the job, even at a higher price, because the homeowner can see exactly what they are paying for. QuoteGenio gives you unlimited line items, branded PDFs, and a one-click path from accepted quote to invoice.
Deposits lock the booking, and progress claims let you bill at each stage on larger re-roofing projects.
Browse 17 trades
Pick a trade to see pricing benchmarks, sample quotes, and FAQs.
Roofers
Quote roof replacements, repairs, and waterproofing on-site, send a professional PDF via WhatsApp before you leave the driveway, and win the job before the next rainstorm hits.
Waterproofing Specialists
Quote flat roofs, torch-on, liquid membrane, and balcony systems on-site, send a fully itemised PDF via WhatsApp before the client's coffee is cold, and convert the accepted quote into an invoice the moment the final coat cures.
Gutter Installers
Measure the eaves, quote seamless gutter, downpipes, and leaf guard on-site, and send a branded PDF via WhatsApp before the client has finished their tea.
Roof Inspectors
Quote inspection fees, drone surveys, and full condition reports on-site, send a professional PDF via WhatsApp, and win the engineer's work before the next guy answers his phone.
Flat Roof Specialists
Quote TPO, EPDM, torch-on, or liquid membrane jobs on-site with area, primer, insulation, and fall-back on separate lines, and win the commercial work before the next guy visits.
Thatch Roofers
Quote re-thatch, repair, and new-build thatch roofs with thatch type, area, ridge work, and fire spray on separate lines.
Skylight Installers
Quote Velux, Fakro, flat-roof skylights, and sun tunnels on-site with framing, flashing, and internal finishing itemised.
Roof Painters
Quote roof cleaning, priming, and two-coat systems by square metre on-site, itemise repairs separately, and send a branded PDF before the competitor arrives.
Roof Restoration Specialists
Quote high-pressure cleaning, re-bedding, repointing, and re-coating in one seamless package, send a branded PDF on-site, and close restoration jobs before the competitor arrives.
Roof Sheet Installers
Quote IBR, corrugated, and standing seam roof sheet jobs per square metre on-site, itemise battens, fasteners, and flashings separately, and send a branded PDF before you are back on the ground.
Slate Roofers
Quote slate roof renewals, repairs, and ridge work with clear slate source, fixing rate, and access.
Metal Roofers
Quote standing-seam zinc, IBR sheet, and Colorbond roofing with clear sheet length, fixing, and flashing rates.
Chimney Sweeps
Quote sweeping, CCTV inspections, and cap repairs with clear access, sweep, and certificate rates.
Tile Roofers
Quote re-roofs, tile repairs, and roof maintenance with measured square metres, tile spec, and labour all visible.
Chimney Repair
Quote brickwork repairs, cap and cowl replacements, flue lining, and chimney rebuilds with access, materials, and labour all visible.
Gutter Guards Installers
Quote gutter guard installations, mesh systems, and bird-proofing add-ons with metres, brackets, and labour all visible.
Roof Insulation Installers
Quote loft insulation, ceiling insulation, and aerolite installs by square metre with R-value, materials, and labour all visible.
Common roofing jobs
What kind of roof work are you quoting?
From a storm leak to a full re-roof, jump to the trade page that fits the work in front of you.
Storm leak or repair
Patch repair with cause-of-leak inspection and insurance-friendly lines.
See Chimney Repair
Full re-roof
Strip, sheet or tile, ridge, flashing, gutters, and progress claims.
See Roofers
Waterproofing system
Membrane brand, coats, prep, and warranty terms itemised on the quote.
See Waterproofing Specialists
Gutter or skylight
Linear metres, downpipes, leaf guard, or skylight install per opening.
See Gutter Installers
Side-by-side pricing
Compare Roofing & Waterproofing at a glance
Typical starting prices and sample-quote totals across every trade in this hub. Click a row for the full breakdown.
| Trade | From | |
|---|---|---|
| Roofers | $ 95 | |
| Waterproofing Specialists | $ 28 | |
| Gutter Installers | $ 28 | |
| Roof Inspectors | $ 220 | |
| Flat Roof Specialists | $ 65 | |
| Thatch Roofers | $ 78 | |
| Skylight Installers | $ 485 | |
| Roof Painters | $ 18 | |
| Roof Restoration Specialists | $ 48 | |
| Roof Sheet Installers | $ 58 | |
| Slate Roofers | $ 28 | |
| Metal Roofers | $ 65 | |
| Chimney Sweeps | $ 65 | |
| Tile Roofers | $ 120 | |
| Chimney Repair | $ 120 | |
| Gutter Guards Installers | $ 28 | |
| Roof Insulation Installers | $ 18 |
Ranges shown in USD as a rough benchmark. Actual prices vary significantly by country, region, currency, scope, and after-hours timing. Every trade page has the full breakdown and an itemised sample quote.
Why roofing and waterproofing trades use QuoteGenio
Roofing clients compare at least three quotes, and they choose the one they understand. Listing every sheet, every metre of flashing, and every day of labour separately turns your quote into a scope document that answers all the client's questions before they call you back. QuoteGenio supports long descriptions per line so you can include profile type, gauge, colour, and warranty without cramming.
Waterproofing quotes specify membrane brand, coverage rate, and the number of coats so the client knows they are getting a proper system, not a paint-on job. Gutter quotes list the linear metres, downpipe count, bracket spacing, and leaf guard separately. Deposits appear on the PDF so the client agrees in writing when they accept online.
When the last sheet is fixed and the site is cleaned, one click turns the accepted quote into an invoice with every line carried across.
Pricing benchmarks
What roofing & waterproofing trades charge
Hourly rates, common job prices, and worked sample quotes for the trades in this hub.
FAQ
Common questions
Everything Roofing & Waterproofing businesses ask before getting started.
Yes. Add as many line items as the job needs. List sheets, ridges, flashing, screws, and sealant as materials, then labour as daily or hourly rates on separate lines. The client sees a transparent breakdown and you protect your margin.
Use the quantity field for square metres and the rate for your per-metre price. Add separate lines for primer, membrane coats, and detail work around penetrations. The total calculates automatically.
For jobs over about $ 3,000 most roofers take a 30 to 50 percent deposit to cover materials on order. State the deposit on the quote so the client agrees in writing when they accept, then invoice it immediately.
Yes. Raise the deposit as one invoice, then progress claims at agreed milestones such as strip complete, sheet laid, and final clean. Each invoice references the original quote so the paper trail stays clean.
List the linear metres of gutter, the number of downpipes, bracket count, leaf guard if included, and removal of the old system. Each on its own line so the client can see exactly what they are getting and what it costs.
Quote a fixed-fee site survey first (often credited if work proceeds). The main quote then includes scaffolding or cherry-picker hire as its own line, materials per square metre, labour by day, and warranty terms. Roof access is the variable that breaks fixed-fee quotes; survey first, quote second.
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