Got two roofing quotes today—one's cheaper but kinda vague on materials, the other's pricier but super detailed. Leaning towards detailed one for peace of mind, but is it worth the extra cash? Curious what others think...
Have you tried asking the cheaper contractor to clarify exactly what materials they're using? Sometimes they're vague because they're busy or assume homeowners won't care about specifics. I had a similar situation a few years back—once I asked directly, they gave me a detailed breakdown and it turned out the cheaper quote was actually decent quality stuff. Definitely worth pushing for more info before spending extra cash...
"Definitely worth pushing for more info before spending extra cash..."
Exactly. Had a similar experience when my folks redid their roof last summer. They almost went with the pricier quote, thinking higher price meant better materials. When I nudged them to ask specifics from the cheaper guy, turned out he was using the exact same shingles—just had lower overhead costs. Saved them a good chunk of change, which they promptly spent on a new grill... priorities, right? Anyway, never hurts to double-check before committing.
Ha, sounds familiar. When we had our roof done a couple years back, I was convinced the pricier quote meant better quality too. But after some digging, turns out the cheaper guy was actually using better-rated shingles and had solid reviews. The expensive one was mostly charging extra for his fancy branded trucks and flashy website... go figure.
"Saved them a good chunk of change, which they promptly spent on a new grill... priorities, right?"
Lol, can't argue with that logic. We ended up using our savings on a weekend getaway—figured after all the roofing stress, we deserved it. Moral of the story: always ask questions, and never underestimate the power of a little research.
Lol, can't argue with that logic. We ended up using our savings on a weekend getaway—figured after all the roofing stress, we deserved it.
Yeah, detailed quotes are great, but they're not always a guarantee of better quality. Had a similar experience last summer—went with the cheaper guy after checking references and materials myself. Turned out fine, roof's holding up nicely. Honestly, it's all about doing your homework and trusting your gut...and maybe saving enough for that grill or weekend trip doesn't hurt either.
