How much should you really be paying for a new roof?
Roof quotes for the same house can swing by thousands of dollars, the difference isn’t always just markup. It’s what’s included, what’s excluded, and what’s written down versus what’s implied.
Get an instant ballpark estimate from GRB below, OR send us a quote you’ve already received. We’ll help you compare the price, materials, scope, and warranty so you can make a confident decision!
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- Proudly Serving Maryland Homeowners
Have an estimate? We'll match it, beat it, or pay you $100.
Already have a written estimate from another licensed contractor? Send it over. If we can’t match or beat a comparable price for the same scope and materials, we’ll pay you $100 for your time.
What Separates a Low Estimate From a High One
Two contractors can quote wildly different prices for what looks like the same roof. Before you decide on price alone, check these five things against any estimate you’re holding.
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What to check
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Ask the contractor
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What GRB includes in writing
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Materials
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Which manufacturer, which shingle line, wind and impact rating, and what underlayment is specified?
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Manufacturer, product line, and underlayment type listed by name, not just "architectural shingles."
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Warranty
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Is this a manufacturer system warranty or just a materials warranty? How long is the workmanship warranty, and what voids it?
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Warranty length and type spelled out separately for materials and workmanship, with voiding conditions disclosed upfront.
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Contractor credentials
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What's the state license number? Can they show proof of general liability and workers' comp insurance?
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License number and insurance certificates provided before any contract is signed.
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Scope completeness
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Full tear-off or overlay? Is decking replacement priced separately or per sheet later? Are flashing, pipe boots, and ridge caps included?
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Full scope itemized: tear-off, decking allowance, flashing, ventilation, and cleanup, all in the original quote.
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Hidden exclusions
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Are permit fees included? What happens if code requires an upgrade mid-job? What's the change order policy?
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Permit handling and code-upgrade contingencies addressed before work starts, not added afterward.
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Send us your estimate. We'll tell you exactly how it stacks up.
Upload or describe the quote you received. We’ll compare it line by line against the five factors above and respond with a matched price, a better price, or confirmation that yours is already a fair deal.
We respond within 1 business day. No obligation to move forward.
How the price match works
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Submit your written estimate
From a licensed, insured contractor, dated within the last [30] days, for a comparable scope.
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We review the scope
Our team compares materials, warranty terms, and included work item by item against your quote.
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You get a straight answer
A matched or better price, or $100 for your time if we genuinely can't get there.
Common questions
Same general scope of work (full tear-off versus overlay, same square footage), similar material tier, and a similar warranty structure. A quote for architectural shingles isn’t directly comparable to one for a premium designer shingle, but we’ll tell you that plainly rather than refuse the comparison outright.
This guarantee is built around full roof replacement estimates. If you’re comparing repair quotes, send it over anyway. We’ll review it and let you know if it qualifies.
Sometimes it is. If a quote is missing a license number, insurance, or a real scope breakdown, that’s usually where the low number comes from. We’ll point out what’s missing when we review it, whether or not we end up matching it.
The instant estimate is a satellite-measurement-based starting point so you have real numbers to work with immediately. A final price is confirmed after a site visit, once we’ve seen the actual roof condition.
Once we’ve verified the competing estimate and confirmed we can’t match or beat it, we’ll arrange payment directly. Full terms are listed in the guarantee section above.
Get your number, then make them earn your business.
An instant estimate takes about a minute. Comparing it properly takes five. Both are free.