A roofing estimate template needs the roof measured in squares with the pitch stated, the number of tear-off layers, and separate lines for underlayment, ice and water shield, drip edge, valley metal, ridge vent, pipe boots, ridge cap and fasteners. It must also carry a decking replacement allowance priced per sheet, because rotten decking is discovered after tear-off and is the most common source of roofing disputes.
Roofing bids fail on the things found after tear-off. This template forces the measurements, the layer count and the decking allowance onto the page before the crew arrives. Free PDF and spreadsheet, no signup.
What is in the template
Your business details
Company name and logo
Address, phone and email
Licence number and, where required, insurance details
Decking replacement allowance, priced per sheet, billed only if used
Fascia, soffit or gutter work (usually excluded)
Structural repairs (excluded, priced by change order)
Permit fees, stated as included or excluded
Terms and warranty
Manufacturer material warranty
Your workmanship warranty and duration
Payment schedule (deposit on material drop, balance on completion)
Weather delay language
Signature and date lines
Spreadsheet columns
Category
Description
Qty
Unit
Unit price
Line total
Notes
How to use it
Measure the footprint and apply the pitch multiplier to get true roof area before pricing anything.
Confirm the layer count, since a second tear-off layer changes labor and disposal significantly.
Set the decking allowance as a per-sheet rate the client agrees to up front.
List the shingle product by name so nobody argues about grade later.
State clearly that structural repairs are excluded and handled by change order.
Frequently asked questions
How do you write a roofing estimate?
Measure the roof in squares using the pitch multiplier, count tear-off layers and penetrations, list shingles and every accessory material separately, price tear-off and disposal, add a per-sheet decking allowance, state your workmanship warranty and set the payment schedule.
Should decking replacement be in the estimate?
Yes, as an allowance with an agreed per-sheet price, billed only for sheets actually replaced. You cannot know the condition of decking until tear-off, and pricing it in advance is how contractors either lose money or surprise the client.
How many squares is a typical house roof?
It varies with footprint and pitch, but many single-family homes fall roughly in the 15 to 30 square range. Calculate yours from the actual footprint and pitch rather than estimating from the ground.
Summary
A free roofing estimate template from WinkScope, available as PDF and CSV with no signup. It captures roof squares and pitch multiplier, tear-off layer count, ridge/hip/valley linear feet, shingle product and every accessory material (underlayment, ice and water shield, drip edge, valley metal, ridge vent, pipe boots), tear-off and disposal labor, a per-sheet decking replacement allowance, exclusions, workmanship warranty and payment schedule.