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Roofing — Get Competitive Bids from Vetted Contractors

Your roof is the one thing standing between your home and the weather, so a roofing job is no place for guesswork. Whether you need a full replacement, a repair, or a new roof on an addition, Dwell Cloud connects you with verified, insured roofers who bid competitively — and your payment stays in escrow until the work is signed off.

How It Works

  1. 1

    Post Your Project

    Describe what you need in about two minutes — add photos, your timeline, and your budget. It's free.

  2. 2

    Get Competitive Bids

    Verified contractors in your area send detailed proposals — price, timeline, milestones, and portfolio.

  3. 3

    Compare and Choose

    Review every bid side by side in the same format. Pick the contractor that fits your budget and standards.

  4. 4

    Pay Through Milestone Escrow

    Your payment is held securely and released only as you approve each completed stage of the work.

What to Expect in Your Roofing Project

Roofing bids can look wildly different for the same house. Knowing what goes into the work helps you compare them properly.

Tear-off vs. overlay

A full tear-off removes the old material down to the deck and lets the roofer inspect and repair the sheathing. An overlay is cheaper but can hide problems. A good bid tells you which one it's quoting.

Material choice

Asphalt shingles, metal, cedar, and membrane roofs differ in cost, lifespan, and look. Metal and premium shingles cost more up front but last far longer — worth weighing against how long you'll stay.

Underlayment, flashing, and ventilation

The parts you don't see — ice-and-water shield, flashing around chimneys and valleys, and proper attic ventilation — are what make a roof last. Cheap quotes cut corners here.

What affects the cost

  • Roof size, pitch, and number of stories
  • Tear-off of one or more existing layers
  • Material (asphalt vs. metal vs. cedar vs. membrane)
  • Condition of the decking underneath
  • Flashing, skylights, chimneys, and valleys

What to have ready

  • The approximate age of your current roof
  • Photos of any visible damage or leaks
  • Whether you've seen water stains inside the home
  • Your preferred material if you have one in mind

Why Use Dwell Cloud for Your Roofing

Milestone Escrow Protection

Your payment is held securely and released only as you approve each completed stage of the work. No stolen deposits, no paying for unfinished work — you stay in control from the first dollar to the last. How escrow works →

Every Contractor Verified

Government ID, business insurance, and a verified online presence — every contractor passes a six-point check before they can bid. So every proposal you receive comes from a real, insured professional. How we vet contractors →

Ready to Get Started?

Post your roofing project in under two minutes and start getting bids from vetted contractors in your area. Free for homeowners.