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A six-page Roof Decision Report, made simple.

Six readable pages turn roof scope, evidence, assumptions, solar coordination, and contractor questions into one clear homeowner handoff.

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06
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21.7
roofing squares explained
10
questions before signing
Architectural photograph of the demonstration property, roof clearly visible
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Decision summary

Roof Decision Report

Demonstration property · Southern California

Roof surface area
2,040ft²
Roofing squares
20.4squares

Primary residence only. The attached garage is shown but not included. Additional structures are never added automatically.

Evidence date
April 2025
Method
Footprint + verified pitch
Status
Preliminary
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Property and scope02Sample report

Step 1 of 5

Confirm the roof scope

A quote is only comparable when every contractor prices the same structures.

IncludedPrimary residenceGarage shown, not counted
Near-overhead photograph of the property with the primary roof outlined and the garage marked separately
Outlined roof is included · adjacent garage is excluded
Scope confirmed
Primary residenceIncluded. This is the structure you confirmed.
20.4 sq
Attached garage wingShown but NOT included. Additional structures are never added automatically.
Not included
Preliminary · 2 / 6Next Understand the measurement
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Roof intelligence03Sample report

Step 2 of 5

Understand the measurement

One roofing square equals 100 square feet of actual sloped roof surface. It is not floor area or the footprint of the building.

Roof size20.4 roofing squares2,040 ft² of sloped roof
Verified pitch6/12
Roof surface2,040 ft²
Planning quantity22.8 sq
The calculation
Building footprint1,720 ft²
Roof plan (× 1.06 for eaves and overhang)1,823 ft²
Slope factor at 6/12 pitch (applied once)× 1.1180
Roof surface area2,040 ft²
Roofing squares (÷ 100)20.4
Use nowCompare contractor scope against 20.4 squares.The 22.8-square planning quantity includes a 12% allowance. Your contractor should confirm waste and field conditions before ordering.
Preliminary · 3 / 6Next Review solar viability
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Solar viability04Sample report

Step 3 of 5

Solar viability at a glance

A fast answer to the first question: is this property worth a full solar analysis?

Solar viabilityB+82 / 100
Strong preliminary potentialThis home appears worth analyzing.

This property appears worth a full solar design. Sun exposure and roof geometry are favorable; roof condition is the main item to verify before proceeding.

Near-overhead photograph of the demonstration property used for the preliminary solar viability review
Best apparent exposureSouth / southwest
Sun exposureStrong
Roof geometryGood
Obstruction riskLow
Roof readinessVerify
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Preliminary · 4 / 6Next Compare contractor quotes
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Step 4 of 5

Compare contractor quotes

Ask every contractor the same questions so price and scope become comparable.

Your checklist10 questionsGet every answer in writing
01
Scope
  • Which structures does this price cover: the house only, or the garage as well?
  • How many roofing squares are you pricing, and how did you arrive at that number?
02
Tear-off and decking
  • Is this a tear-off or an overlay, and how many existing layers are there?
  • What happens if you find damaged decking, and what is the rate per sheet?
03
Materials and ventilation
  • Which shingle, underlayment, flashing and edge system are you quoting?
  • Does the quote correct the existing ventilation, or reuse it?
04
Warranty, permits and disposal
  • What is covered by the workmanship warranty, and for how long?
  • Are permits, inspection, disposal and site protection included?
05
If you have or want solar
  • Who removes and reinstalls existing panels, and is that in this price?
  • How does the roof warranty interact with penetrations from a solar mount?
Make every contractor answer the same questions.Written answers turn a stack of prices into comparable scopes of work.
Preliminary · 5 / 6Next Verify before ordering
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Evidence and limitations06Sample report

Step 5 of 5

Verify before ordering

Close the remaining field questions before anyone purchases material.

Final gate4 field checksComplete before materials are ordered
Evidence register
ItemValueBasis
Building footprint1,720 ft² ground areaObserved
Aerial imageryApril 2025 · USDA NAIP aerial imageryObserved
Elevation coverageConfirmed for this propertyObserved
Roof pitch6 / 12Field-verified
Roof plan allowance1.06 × footprint (eaves and overhang)Modelled
Roof surface area2,040 ft²Derived
Roofing squares20.4Derived
Roof condition and remaining lifeNot assessedUnknown
Number of existing layersNot assessedUnknown
Decking conditionNot assessedUnknown
Field checklist

These answers turn a planning report into an order-ready scope.

  • Confirm the pitch on each roof plane.
  • Confirm the number of existing layers and whether a tear-off is required.
  • Inspect decking, flashing, and ventilation.
  • Confirm access, staging and disposal arrangements.
Preliminary · 6 / 6Ready to compare quotes