Roof Prices   Bert Roofing Inc.

Below is an example of a typical property as paid for by a major insurance carrier. These are not Bert Roofing Prices but are a guide and should be used as a benchmark. While Bert Roofing will almost always meet these prices, we often can do better when needed. Price is only one of many factors that should be considered as the scope and quality of job bid will vary greatly from contractor to contractor.

A special note for anyone who does not live in Texas

Below are Texas prices that are significantly below the national average. Texas has no licensing and huge population of low end contractors that keep prices in this market very low, even for quality contractors doing things the right way.

Cost of Typical Dallas Texas Roof (Insurance Claim: Feb 2011)
Description	Quantity	Cost	Totals
Remove Laminated Shingles	35	34.53	1,208.55
Install 30yr Laminated Shingles, incl. felt	40	154.82	6,243.89
R & R Drip Edge	325	1.46	481.00
R & R Chimney Flashing (Average Size)	1	224.00	224.00
R & R Flashing Pipes - lead	5	54.91	274.55
Roof Vent - Detach & Reset	3	34.47	103.41
Steep Charge - Remove 7/12 to 9/12 pitch	35	9.04	316.40
Steep Charge - Install 7/12 to 9/12 pitch	40.33	18.80	756.70
Base Service Charge - Roofer			189.09
Material Sales Tax			338.00
Grand Total - Replacement Cost Value			$10,135.59

Turbines at around $90.00 each are also a very common item not shown above.  Not shown in the example above is the depreciation and deductible that would be included in a typical insurance claim.

Insurance prices are driven by a software / database called Xactimate. Read our Insurance FAQ Page for more.

Paying Your Deductible

The example left is an insurance claim. The out of pocket cost to the homeowner is the same even if the calculation for replacement varues. That cost is your deductible.

Paying your deductible is part of a legal contract between you and your insurance provider. The deductible is the first dollars spent and anything over that amount is the obligation of the insurance provider.

Unfortunately, there are many unscrupulous contractors that do not follow the rules. They are low on quality and low on price. They often offer a coupon or and advertising allowance for a yard sign to "cover" the deductible. Not only is this a violation of your insurance contract, it is fraud in the State of Texas.