Eagle InvoiceRoofers quote template
Roofing quotes carry big numbers, so they win on evidence: photos of the actual problem, the roof area in square metres, and a clear split between repairs, restoration and full re-roof. Clients approve what they can see.
What a roofer quote should include
- Roof area in m², pitch and access notes
- Which job it is — repair, restoration (clean/repoint/coat), or full re-roof — stated in plain words
- Material named (Colorbond colour and profile, or tile type), sarking and insulation where relevant
- Guttering, downpipes and valley irons as separate lines
- Safety equipment — edge protection, scaffold or harness setup — as a visible line
- Waste removal for the old roofing
- Your ABN, licence/registration details, GST treatment, and quote validity
Sample line items
| Line item | Unit | Typical range* |
|---|---|---|
| Metal re-roof — supply + install (Colorbond) | per m² | $80–$150 |
| Roof restoration — clean, repoint, coat | per m² | $40–$70 |
| Gutter replacement — supply + install | per metre | $30–$55 |
| Broken tile replacement (plus minimum charge) | per tile | $15–$40 |
| Edge protection / scaffold | per job | $800–$2,500 |
*Illustrative ranges only — every market and job is different, so set rates that work for your business. Eagle Invoice lets you save your own line items and reuse them on every quote.
Quoting tips from the field
- Attach roof photos (drone shots are ideal) to the quote — rust, cracked pointing and lifted sheets are easier to approve when the client sees them.
- Say exactly what a restoration includes: high-pressure clean, rebed/repoint, primer, two coats. 'Roof restoration' alone means ten different things to ten clients.
- Add a weather clause — roofing schedules move with rain, and a written clause resets expectations before the first delay.
- State your licence or registration where your state requires it — on big re-roofs it's often the legal line between you and an uninsured operator.
Common questions
Do roofers charge GST on quotes?
If you're registered for GST, show the ex-GST amount, the 10% GST, and the total separately — clients trust a quote they can follow. Once the job is done, the invoice for anything over $82.50 (incl. GST) must be a proper tax invoice showing your ABN.
How should roofers handle deposits on big jobs?
Stage the payments: materials on order, balance on completion is common for re-roofs. Check your state's rules on deposits for domestic building work — Victoria, for example, caps them at 10% for work over $5,000. Put the stages on the quote itself.
What makes clients knock back roofing quotes?
Vague scope and no evidence. A quote that says 'fix roof — $4,500' loses to one with photos, the m², named materials and the safety setup itemised — even at a higher price, because it reads as the safer pair of hands.