Roofing Contract template and PDF guide (Roofing) | documentorium
Draft contract terms online, then generate a professional PDF for review and signature. Use this after the customer accepts your quote or proposal to create a binding agreement...
When to use this template
Draft contract terms online, then generate a professional PDF for review and signature. Use this after the customer accepts your quote or proposal to create a binding agreement that protects both parties before any materials are ordered or work begins.
What to include
- Full legal names of both parties, property address, and a detailed scope of work referencing the accepted quote or proposal by number, including shingle product, color, and all included components.
- Payment schedule with deposit amount due at signing, progress payment triggers such as after tear-off completion, and final payment due at completion or within a set number of days after final walkthrough.
- Project timeline with estimated start date, estimated completion date, weather delay provisions, and the process for communicating schedule changes to the homeowner.
- Change order process specifying that any work outside the original scope requires a written change order signed by both parties before the extra work begins, with pricing agreed in advance.
- Cancellation and dispute terms including the customer's right to cancel within the state-required rescission period, your lien rights disclosure if required by state law, and the agreed method for resolving disputes.
Common questions
- Can I edit this Roofing Contract online before both parties sign?
- Yes. Update scope, payment terms, and timeline clauses in-browser before locking the final text.
- Can I save this Roofing Contract as a reusable contract baseline?
- Yes. With an account, save it and reuse the structure across projects while customizing client-specific terms.
- Can I generate a sign-ready PDF from this Roofing Contract?
- Yes. Export a clean contract PDF suitable for e-sign workflows or manual signatures.
- Do I need a lawyer to write my roofing contract?
- Not necessarily, but have a lawyer review your form once. A solid contract form reviewed by counsel can be reused for years.
- What deposit percentage should I require?
- One-third upfront is standard in roofing. Some states cap deposits — check your state contractor board rules before setting terms.
- Should the contract specify the number of layers to tear off?
- Yes. State whether you are doing a tear-off or overlay, how many existing layers will be removed, and who pays for dump fees. Surprises under the old roof are the number-one roofing dispute.
- How should the contract handle decking rot discovered during tear-off?
- Include a per-sheet price for decking replacement that activates automatically when rot is found. This avoids project delays waiting for written approval of added work.
- Do I need a written contract for every job?
- For any job over a few hundred dollars, yes. A written contract protects both sides and dramatically reduces payment disputes. Verbal agreements are nearly impossible to enforce.
- What happens if the customer breaks the contract?
- A signed contract gives you legal standing to collect payment for completed work and recover costs. Without one, you have very little recourse.
- How do I handle a customer who refuses to sign?
- Do not start work without a signed agreement. A customer who will not sign a fair contract is likely to be a problem customer. Protect yourself before tools come out of the truck.