Latest Lists

Is this an ok price for roofing/handyman work?

I would like to know if this is an appropriate price for handyman/roofing work. If you say no, please tell me why. I live in Chester County PA. The average house value is probably $300K (ranging from $80K to million dollar homes), but I am in a townhouse valued at about $175K. Rakeboard on one side of roof capped with metal/tin Dryer vent installed in roof (already ran up to attic but need parts) 30 feet of gutters anchored on 2 sides of roof (60 feet-reuse existing gutters) One downspout re-attached plus elbow installed connecting downspout to gutter Soffet vents (6) cleaned with wire brush Blow-in kind of insulation moved away from 3 soffit vents Ridge vent installed, about 30 feet long, shingle $1550 for everything. This is from a licensed, insured company who is rated well supposedly on angies list. Also, I found them using Superpages.com. If they don't do it right super pages will come in and fix it. I've had a horrible time getting quotes, I've gotten a few, one from a shady guy for $800, others for $2,000. Thanks for any help!

Public Comments

1. That price is a bit of a rip off. But you're also paying for piece of mind knowing you have a good company. You should be able to get that work done for about $1000. But the $500 is probably worth it for piece of mind / good angie's list ratings. I'm from Upper Darby btw.
2. Sounds about right to me.
3. Licensed and insured - those are the keywords. I am seeing roughly three man-days of work. Two guys doing it in one long day, three guys on a reasonable day. So, that is roughly $750 - $900 in labor these days if the company pays its people well and takes care of them. I am also seeing roof penetrations, gutter and downspout work - all of which can lead to a whole host of troubles if done improperly. Chester County, PA is not a cheap area and contractors know that. They also know that the average Chester County customer is that much more demanding than many customers elsewhere - and that is a clue to you to expect top-notch workmanship and finished appearance. The price is reasonable. Get a certificate-of-insurance going in and a release-of-liens going out, and good luck with it.