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Contractor Question: How much do I bid for a roofing job?
I am bidding a small roofing job on new construction for a meeting hall. My part of it is just to lay down 1/4" plywood on a very oddly shaped roof. Someone else will do the rest. Thus, no hauling away, no fascia boards, no metal vents, flashing etc. Just my labor. I estimate that it will take me six days by myself to do the job. How much should I charge? In other words, what should I charge per man hour here in So. California to do roofing work?
Public Comments
- 30 bucks an hour..would be a very reasonable estimate. Call a roofing co and see what they charge then put your bid in. Lower of course...
- I take it either this is your first job, or you really have no idea what you are doing. As a wife of a contractor, (former), I know that you really should know what to bid by figuring what it will cost you in wages, labor, and equipment, plus a mark up for profit. So you can figure it out youself, no one else can for you.
- I think the first thing I would want to know is where you live that you can install 1/4" plywood. Typical building codes require at least 1/2" depending on the estimated load that may be applied? Check with your local building codes because the 1/4" may not be enough support if you live in an area that receives heavy snowfall.
- Obviously, this si your first crack at this type of work on your own! If I were you, I'd get another contractor to work with you, at least on this job! Six days to lay the subroofing is way too long!!!! Two men should be able to pick this off in 1 1/2 to 2 days. the other reason for two men...in your area the governing labor department may insist on a proper fall arrest system, and at least two men over the height of 10 feet!! Get a subcontractor to work with you that has done subroofing for at least four or five years, as part of a framing project. Ask him how much to do the job. Use his knowledge, experience, and help. You will have a more professional looking job, be safe, and make a good buck!!
