Anonymous wrote:We just replaced our roof last month in McLean, SFH, we paid 24k, this includes gutter covers.

Sure, for asphalt. No one is replacing a slate roof on a SFH for 24k except in your dreams.

Well, a slate roof can last anywhere from 100-200 years. Asphalt tiles (which also look like trash) last 20. You do the math. I personally think it’s worth the price to not live in a home made entirely of faux materials.
vinyl ≠ wood
asphalt ≠ slate
mdf ≠ wood
acrylic ≠ stone
plastic ≠ metal

you get enough of those things replacing what they try to emulate and it’s an incredibly soul sucking way to live. I’d rather live in a 1,000 sq ft home made out of real things than a mcmansion where the entire thing shakes when my husband sneezes. But hey, different strokes and all that.

So many people responding who missed the fact that this is a slate roof. A beautiful slate roof is going to cost over 50k, yes. Get a few quotes but I wouldn’t be surprised at a 70k quote (our house has a slate roof as well).

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Anonymous wrote:There are a few satellite based roof take off services - I’m pretty sure one is roofr.com.

You can confirm with google.

It will cost about $50.00.

It will give you everything you need to do a material take off.

Bring that to a roofing supply place and have them give you a quote.

That will be your material number.

Double that and you’ll get a sense for what the roof will roughly cost.

Lots of variables but that will get you close.

OP said it is a slate roof

What about my response is roofing material specific ?

Slate is expensive but it should last 100 years. Get a second opinion.

Anonymous wrote:Slate or copper roof? Or Redwood shingles?

If not, then it's way high.

But rich people have to pay more for the same services, just how it is now.

Slate lasts 3-4x as long as asphalt, takes longer and requires more skill to install. It also looks much better.

We're also talking about a Hansard roof and not a regular plain jane slope.

Add all that up and 2-3x the cost of asphalt seems in line.

Slate or copper roof? Or Redwood shingles?

If not, then it's way high.

But rich people have to pay more for the same services, just how it is now.

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Anonymous wrote:Nobody can accurately say without more info. Some roofs are very straightforward, others cut up quite a bit with dormers, hips, valleys and chimneys.

Is it in an historic district? Material? Copper flashing? Are repairs extensive, including brickwork?

A bunch of DCUM folks will surely cry “excessive rip off!” without knowing anything - and it’ll only serve to arm you with blind distrust, whether its valid or not.

There is no scenario where a roof on a townhouse costs $70,000.

Slate on an historic home?

Nope. Same as new build. Theyre just trying to trick you.

Slate is not the same price as a regular roof.

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Anonymous wrote:Nobody can accurately say without more info. Some roofs are very straightforward, others cut up quite a bit with dormers, hips, valleys and chimneys.

Is it in an historic district? Material? Copper flashing? Are repairs extensive, including brickwork?

A bunch of DCUM folks will surely cry “excessive rip off!” without knowing anything - and it’ll only serve to arm you with blind distrust, whether its valid or not.

There is no scenario where a roof on a townhouse costs $70,000.

Slate on an historic home?

Nope. Same as new build. Theyre just trying to trick you.

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Anonymous wrote:Nobody can accurately say without more info. Some roofs are very straightforward, others cut up quite a bit with dormers, hips, valleys and chimneys.

Is it in an historic district? Material? Copper flashing? Are repairs extensive, including brickwork?

A bunch of DCUM folks will surely cry “excessive rip off!” without knowing anything - and it’ll only serve to arm you with blind distrust, whether its valid or not.

There is no scenario where a roof on a townhouse costs $70,000.

Slate on an historic home?

Anonymous wrote:We just replaced our roof last month in McLean, SFH, we paid 24k, this includes gutter covers.

Your roof is slate?

Anonymous wrote:There are a few satellite based roof take off services - I’m pretty sure one is roofr.com.

You can confirm with google.

It will cost about $50.00.

It will give you everything you need to do a material take off.

Bring that to a roofing supply place and have them give you a quote.

That will be your material number.

Double that and you’ll get a sense for what the roof will roughly cost.

Lots of variables but that will get you close.

OP said it is a slate roof

Anonymous wrote:They are scamming you. Call at least 3-4 different companies.

A slate roof costs much more than a normal roof

Anonymous wrote:Asphalt going rate in DMV is 400/square give or take for architectural shingles, well regarded companies with warranty in addition to manufacturer.

OP stated slate + mansard... does anyone read before they respond?

Asphalt going rate in DMV is 400/square give or take for architectural shingles, well regarded companies with warranty in addition to manufacturer.