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Cost to Install a Membrane Roofing System
Updated: January 2013
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| Membrane Roofing System Cost Non-discounted retail cost for common, mid-grade membrane roofing system. Quantity includes typical installation waste, fabrication overage, material for future repairs and delivery within 25 miles | 214 square feet | $170.64 | $234.62 |
| Membrane Roofing System Labor Direct labor expenses to install membrane roofing system. | 3.7 hours | $108.28 | $198.46 |
| Membrane Roofing System Job Materials and Supplies Cost of supplies that may be required to install membrane roofing system including: fasteners, underlayment, drip edges and basic flashing. | 200 square feet | $37.82 | $40.96 |
| Membrane Roofing System Equipment Allowance Job related costs of specialty equipment used for job quality and efficiency, including: roof jacks, pneumatic roofing nailer, shingle cutting tools. | $52.50 | $86.25 | |
| Totals - Cost to Install Membrane Roofing System | 200 square feet | $369.24 | $560.29 |
| | Average cost per square foot | $1.85 | $2.80 |
Cost to Install a Membrane Roofing System - 2013 Cost Calculator
The cost to Install a Membrane Roofing System averages $1.85 - $2.80 per square foot in 2013. This Membrance Roofing Installation cost estimate is calculated from average material costs, unit labor producitivity rates and national average hourly labor wages. To refine the estimate for your Membrance Roofing Installation project:
1. Set Project Location Enter the location is where labor is hired and materials purchased.
2. Specify Project Size Enter the number of "square feet" required for the project.
3. Re-calculate Click the "Update" button.
Membrance Roofing Installation - Average Cost Per Square Foot
Expect to pay in the high end of the $1.85 - $2.80 per square foot range for a licensed, bonded and insured contractor and for complex or rush projects. Hire carefully, only after verifying prior work quality.
For the best value on Membrance Roofing Installation: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Install a Membrane Roofing System - Notes and General Information
The cost estimate includes:
- Costs for local material / equipment delivery to and service provider transportation to and from the job site.
- Costs to prepare the worksite for Membrance Roofing Installation, including costs to protect existing structure(s), finishes, materials and components.
- Costs for job cleanup and debris removal at project completion.
- Labor setup time, mobilization time and minimum hourly charges that are commonly included for small Membrance Roofing Installation jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Membrance Roofing Installation. Add 12.1% to 19.3% to the total cost above if a general contractor will supervise this project.
- Sales tax on materials and supplies.
- Permit or inspection fees (or portion therof) required by your local building department for your overall project.
Cost to Install a Membrane Roofing System - References
- Carpentry & Building Construction, Student Text Glencoe/McGraw-Hill; 6 edition, Jan 2003, Mark Feirer, John Feirer, ISBN 007822702X
- The HUD PATH Rehab Guide Volume 3: Roofs U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Policy Development and Research, Mar 2011, Editorial Staff
- The Building Estimator's Reference Book , Mar 2012,
- Moisture Control Handbook Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Dec 2009, Editorial Staff
