Hey folks, Alden from SlopePro here. Today’s question comes straight from all of the people tired of hearing ridiculous roofing estimates like “$8,000–$25,000.” Seriously, why do roofing estimates vary so much?
Let me be brutally honest: because most roofing companies are either guessing or playing games. Yep, I said it. They don’t want to commit to a real number, hoping you’ll bite at the lower price and not freak out when they hit you with hidden fees later.
Here’s the thing: a good roofer should be able to nail down a solid estimate—pun absolutely intended. Sure, there are some legitimate variables that affect price, like roof size, material type, or whether your decking is water damaged. But if the guy with the clipboard is giving you an estimate range wider than the James River, he’s probably hedging his bets.
At SlopePro, we’ve had enough of the guessing game. That’s why we built our SlopePro Roof Estimator—a no-BS tool that delivers an estimate 99% as accurate as an on-site visit. You get real numbers using satellite data. You don’t even need to take pictures or upload details. Once it calculates, you get real numbers, not ranges designed to sucker you in.
So if your latest “free roofing estimate” felt more like a lottery ticket, do yourself a favor. Toss it and get a real, honest price instead.
You’re welcome.
—Alden (The roofing guy who hates shady estimates almost as much as he hates leaky roofs)
