How roofers normally break the money out
A roofer's invoice is usually a price per square of roofing, tear-off and disposal, decking repairs at a stated unit rate, and flashing and accessories itemized. Keeping those apart is what stops the customer asking what the total covered.
Step by step
- 1Price the roof in squares and say so. It is how the trade and every insurance adjuster measure, and it makes your number checkable.
- 2Show tear-off and dumpster or disposal separately from the new roof. They are real, separable costs.
- 3Give decking replacement a stated unit rate per sheet up front, then invoice the actual count. Nothing sours a roofing job faster than a surprise decking charge.
- 4Itemize flashing, valley metal, ridge vent, pipe boots and underlayment rather than lumping them into materials.
- 5Reference the insurance claim number where there is one, and match your line structure to the adjuster's scope so the carrier can approve it without a second visit.
When to send it
A deposit for materials at scheduling, the balance on completion and final cleanup. Insurance jobs bill against ACV and RCV releases, so track both.
On insurance work, most delay is the carrier, not the homeowner — get the claim number and adjuster contact on day one. On retail work, collect the balance on the day the dumpster leaves.
Common questions
- How do I invoice an insurance claim?
- Mirror the adjuster's scope line for line, quote the claim number, and bill ACV and depreciation release separately.
- Should decking be an allowance?
- Yes — a stated rate per sheet and an estimated count, then invoice what you actually replaced with photos.
- Do I need to show the warranty?
- Show both: the manufacturer's material warranty and your own workmanship period. It is the main thing homeowners compare.
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