The Danger With Low Roofing Bids

We all love saving money — but when it comes to roofing, that “too good to be true” low bid usually is.

Every week, we meet homeowners who picked the cheapest quote… and then got hit with thousands of dollars in change orders halfway through the job.

Here’s how it works: A roofer gives you a low bid to win the job. It looks great on paper — until the project starts. Then suddenly, they “discover” more wood to replace… or say the flashing wasn’t included… or claim the inspector required something extra.

All of those go on a change order, and you’re forced to pay more — or they stop the job until you do.

The truth is: those costs weren’t “discovered.” They were left out on purpose to make the bid look cheaper than everyone else’s.

The industry even has a term for it — “front-door pricing.” It’s how some companies get their foot in the door, knowing full well the final price will climb.

And to make matters worse, most contracts are written to protect the roofer, not you. They’ll include clauses that say “unforeseen conditions” or “inspector-required changes” are the homeowner’s responsibility — no matter what.

So by the time the job’s done, that “cheap” bid often costs more than a quality roofer’s honest one.

At My Family Roofer, we don’t play that game. Every quote we give is a guaranteed, locked-in price — not an estimate that grows after the fact.

We inspect every roof thoroughly before the job starts, so there are no surprises, no change orders, and no excuses.

Because honesty isn’t a marketing line — it’s how we do business.