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Cost to Install Roofing Underlayment
Updated: January 2013
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| Roof Underlayment Cost Non-discounted retail cost for common, mid-grade roof underlayment. Quantity includes typical installation waste, fabrication overage, material for future repairs and delivery within 25 miles | 214 square feet | $55.72 | $76.28 |
| Roof Underlayment Labor Direct labor expenses to install roofing underlayment. | 3.5 hours | $102.06 | $191.14 |
| Roof Underlayment Job Materials and Supplies Cost of supplies that may be required to install roofing underlayment including: fasteners, underlayment, drip edges and basic flashing. | 200 square feet | $21.24 | $25.00 |
| Totals - Cost to Install Roofing Underlayment | 200 square feet | $179.02 | $292.42 |
| | Average cost per square foot | $0.90 | $1.46 |
Cost to Install Roofing Underlayment - 2013 Cost Calculator
The cost to Install Roofing Underlayment averages $0.90 - $1.46 per square foot in 2013. This Roof Underlayment 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 Roof Underlayment 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.
Roof Underlayment Installation - Average Cost Per Square Foot
Expect to pay in the high end of the $0.90 - $1.46 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 Roof Underlayment Installation: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Install Roofing Underlayment - 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 Roof Underlayment 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 Roof Underlayment Installation jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Roof Underlayment 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 Roofing Underlayment - 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
