Need shingles done

[Safety D]

I am in Ottewell area of Edmonton. I have a 1200 square foot bungalow. Sure having a hard time lining up a contractor to do my shingles. Need it done ASAP. If anyone can help out PM me. I have found this general discussions to be very helpful in the past. Thanks guys..

[AppleJax]

Shingle contractors are dead!!! lol, sorry I had to... Lining up contractors can be a pain, hopefully someone on here can point you the right way!

[Safety D]

No they are actually quite alive and very busy. Yip got a lead on arctic roofing. This is a very helpful site. Thanks you all...

[SportHuntingHelp]

PM sent

[fishtank]

it's almost winter and everyone want it done before the snow comes..

ps get 3 quotes if you can cause some might do a squeeze on unsuspecting folks who in a hurry to have their roof done

[Selkirk]

Originally Posted by Safety D

. . . I have a 1200 square foot bungalow . . .

Just curious ... what would be a good guess $$$ to have a contractor shingle a house that ^ size?

Mac

[SportHuntingHelp]

Really depends what kind of shingles, what style of house, what is the pitch etc.

[Dacotensis]

Like I offered before, I can park my trailer there for a day.

[Selkirk]

Originally Posted by SportHuntingHelp

Really depends what kind of shingles, what style of house, what is the pitch etc.

Typical 1970's rectangular bungalow, and reasonable quality 3-tab 30yr. shingles.

Mac

[fishtank]

Originally Posted by MacLeod

Just curious ... what would be a good guess $$$ to have a contractor shingle a house that ^ size?

Mac

this year i see it as low as 50$ per bundle and most are charging 60$, and one bundle cover 30 sq foot( 33 sq ft -10% for trims and cut off) .

[fishtank]

Originally Posted by MacLeod

Typical 1970's rectangular bungalow, and reasonable quality 3-tab 30yr. shingles.

Mac

go with architectural shingle( shake looking) they are better and more color, selection and the 3 tab are going out, price different in material is like $2-3 , although the contractor might mark it up a bit more . it's a heavier shingle stand better to wind , and easier to install .

[bagwan]

Had mine done this summer and went to architectural type no tabs and reasonably priced. Out here in the boon docks that is. Contractor I had out of Red Deer also put down edging etc first. Used normal shingles for ridge cap and edges to save on costs as well. Best job I've ever had done so it makes a difference on who. Sometimes pays to get the best vice anyone. A reputable contractor can also get the shilgles at discount so ask that price as well.

[Au revoir, Gopher]

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ARG

[Ken07AOVette]

Originally Posted by Au revoir, Gopher

There is a sign at the Co-op that says you can get the vaccine at the pharmacy.

ARG

Boooooooooo! Lol!

[From The Hip]

I got my roof done 3 years ago and I opted for the 35 year laminate shingles
that I think will be good for 45 years.I got inventive when selecting the contractor as I own a 1/2 duplex and the owner of the other side had to get his done as well with the contractor scoring 2 jobs on 1 roof.The other guy paid for his half of the materials and I paid for my half.He paid money for the labour but I bartered for my labour cost and traded a monster house wrecker
stereo system to have the work done.I aquired the stereo system through
a loan to a now ex-friend I lent money to and to which he never paid back
but gave me the stereo system as collateral.

To the OP perhaps you can do the same and part with a non essential firearm
you own so as to reduce the cost of labour.

As for getting 3 quotes make it 4 quotes and make sure 1 of then is waiting
in place to give you a quote when 1 of the others is giving you a quote...this decreases the cost substantially when they have to actually compete for the job.

FTH

[crosman177]

$2.88 a square foot is a competitive price for a shingle re-roof job. BP harmony is a fair product.