Software for roofers — quotes that cover what roof work actually costs
A roofing quote that just says 'strip, felt, batten, tile' is missing the scaffolding breakdown, lead detailing, valley specification, EPDM spec on flat sections, disposal, and the day you lose when it rains. Pro Quoter gives roofers a proper quoting hub: sections by roof element, photos of existing damage, line items for each sub-trade handoff, and invoices that match the quote scope. Built by a real tradesman. Simple, fast, useful.
Where roofing quotes lose money
Roofing is high-value, weather-dependent and difficult to revisit once work starts. Customers compare one lump sum against a neighbour's figure without seeing the scaffold spec, the tile grade or the detailing around the chimney. Your quote has to tell the full story before someone cheaper wins on a number that excludes half the job.
Example: full re-roof quoted as one line. Customer accepts. Scaffold is separate — customer argues it was implied. Valley rework needed — not in scope. Day rained off — margin gone. A quote builder with proper sections stops each of those from becoming an argument.
- Scaffold cost not separated — customer assumes it is included
- Flat roof and pitched roof sections quoted as one lump
- Lead and detailing not itemised — extras become disputes
- Weather delays and access not documented on the quote
Roofing quote workflow in Pro Quoter
- 1
Survey with photos
Hip detail, ridge condition, chimney, flat section membrane — photos on the job before you leave the site.
- 2
Build by section
Pitched roof, flat sections, valleys, lead, fascia/soffit — each as its own line block.
- 3
Include scaffold and access
Scaffold hire, access tower, traffic management — visible on the quote, not a surprise invoice.
- 4
Materials and disposal
Skip, tile removal, battens, felt spec, tile grade — costed, not assumed.
- 5
Send PDF, book the slot
Professional scope before they compare you to the chancer who sent a text price.
Built for how UK roofers price work
Section-by-section quotes
Pitched, flat, lead, valleys, fascia — separate line blocks, not one foggy total.
Photo evidence on the quote
Show cracked ridge tiles, failed membrane, rotten fascia — customer sees why it costs what it does.
Scaffold lines built in
Erect, weekly hire, strike — not an afterthought or a separate invoice argument.
Works on-site and offline
Signal drops on rooftops and estates — save progress on-site, sync when you are back down.
From ridge to soffit — one quote, one job
FAQ
- Can I quote flat roof and pitched roof on the same job?
- Yes — use sections in the quote builder to separate pitched, flat, lead and detailing. Each section has its own line items, materials and labour. Customer sees a clear breakdown; you protect margin on each element.
- How do I handle scaffold on the quote?
- Add scaffold as a separate section with erect, hire and strike as line items. If scaffold is subcontracted, note it as a nominated cost. Clarity prevents 'I thought that was included' after the job.
- What about emergency call-outs and patch repairs?
- Use a day rate or call-out minimum line for emergency work. Record the job with photos before and after — useful when insurance is involved or the customer wants proof of what was done.
- Can I include a materials spec on the quote?
- Yes — add tile grade, felt spec, EPDM brand or lead code as notes on the relevant section. Customer signs off on spec; you are protected if they ask for upgrades later.