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Panel removal and reinstall for a roof estimate example
Two visits and a roofer in the middle. The bid should say what is yours, what is the roofer's, and what happens if a panel does not survive the move.
"remove 18 panels and racking for roofer, store on site, reinstall after new roof, new flashings and sealant, reconnect and test, utility notice, roof by others"
Example figures for a typical panel removal and reinstall for a roof job. Not a quote. Every line on the estimate came from the notes above. Nothing was added.
What to spell out on a panel removal and reinstall for a roof bid
- Panel count and that the racking comes off too.
- Where the panels sit while the roof is done, and that the customer keeps them dry and safe.
- That a panel found cracked at reinstall is replaced at a stated price.
- That the roofer's schedule sets yours.
Do not let the production number read like a promise. Label it an estimate, say what it assumes, and put the equipment warranty terms next to your labor warranty.
The parts of this estimate
- Scope of work. 6 lines, one thing each, in the order the work happens. What is not included is on the list too.
- One price. $4,100. Not a formula, not a range. The scope explains the number.
- Timeline. 1 day off, 1 day on, scheduled around the roofer. Including dry time, cure time, or permit time, so the customer plans around it.
- Payment terms. 50% upfront, 50% on completion. The $2,050 deposit is paid by card when they sign.
- Warranty. 2 years on the new flashings and reconnection.
- A way to accept. The customer types their name and signs with a finger on their phone. Legally binding under the E-SIGN Act, and recorded with the date, time, and the exact estimate they agreed to.
Questions solar installers ask about this bid
What if a panel breaks?
Put a replacement price on the bid. Panels that were already damaged show up at reinstall and nobody remembers which it was.
Who tells the utility?
You. Say so. Some utilities want to know the system was off.
Is this a real quote?
No. The numbers are example figures for a typical job so you can see how a complete estimate reads. Your price is yours.
Can my customer sign this on their phone?
Yes. An estimate sent from BidWriter Pro opens as a link. The customer reads it, types their name, signs with a finger, and pays the deposit by card. You get an alert when they open it and when they sign.
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