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Generic Estimate

State Farm - Project #FL-2026-00847

Vague

Remove existing roofing

Tear off, no layer count specified

$914.001 EA

Install roofing - composition shingle

No brand, profile, or wind rating specified

$3,415.0023.99 SQNo spec

Felt underlayment

15# felt only, no code basis

$470.0023.99 SQ

Ridge cap shingles

Generic, no hip/ridge differentiation

$359.0087 LF

Drip edge

Eave and rake, unspecified profile

$392.00468 LF

Misc. labor and cleanup

No breakdown, lump sum

$0.00incl.

Material$3,219.00

Labor$2,331.00

Overhead & Profit$0.00

Total$5,550.00

The generic estimate uses vague descriptions, imprecise quantities, no material specs, and zero code citations. Missing: ice barrier, starter strip, ventilation, step flashing, overhead & profit.

cite.codes Documented Scope

Code-cited, measured, and spec-complete

Cited

Remove ridge cap - composition shingles

Ridge cap must be removed and replaced to maintain weather-tight integrity during reroof.

RFG RIDGC

$200.9862 LFIRC R905.2

Remove laminated comp. shingle roofing - w/ felt

Existing roof covering removal required when applying new covering per code section.

RFG 240-

$819.4523.99 SQIRC R908.3.1

Remove drip edge

Existing drip edge must be replaced at reroof to meet current code.

RFG DRIP

$54.81468 LFIRC R905.2.8.5

Roofing felt - 30 lb.

Underlayment required beneath all asphalt shingles. Synthetic or 30# felt per manufacturer specs.

RFG FELT30+

$626.6923.99 SQIRC R905.1.1

Ice & water barrier - self-adhering membrane

Self-adhering polymer-modified bitumen membrane required at eaves extending 24" past interior wall line.

RFG I&W

$905.32816 SFIRC R905.1.2

Laminated comp. shingle roofing - w/ felt

Asphalt shingle installation per manufacturer instructions and code requirements.

RFG 300+

$3,880.7423.99 SQIRC R905.2

Hip & ridge cap - composition shingles

Hip and ridge cap shingles required at all ridge and hip intersections.

RFG HRCL

$448.5587 LFIRC R905.2.8.1

Drip edge - aluminum

Drip edge required at eaves and gable rakes. Minimum 2" face, galvanized steel.

RFG DRPE

$461.34468 LFIRC R905.2.8.5

Asphalt starter - universal starter course

Starter strip shingles required at eaves and rakes per manufacturer installation instructions.

RFG ASTR+

$186.36312 LFIRC R905.2.8.1

Valley metal - W style, galvanized

Valley linings required. Open valleys must use corrosion-resistant metal not less than 0.019" (26 gauge).

RFG VMTL+

$137.9548 LFIRC R905.2.8.2

Step flashing - aluminum

Step flashing required at wall-to-roof intersections. Minimum 4" × 4" galvanized.

RFG STPFL

$289.5918 LFIRC R905.2.8.3

Pipe jack/boot flashing

Pipe penetration flashing required. Replace all pipe boots at reroof.

RFG PJFL

$140.693 EAIRC R905.2.8.3

Roof vent - turtle/box type, metal

Minimum 1 sq in NFVA per 150 sq ft attic floor area. Balanced intake/exhaust required.

RFG VENT

$116.024 EAIRC R806.1

Dumpster load - roofing debris

Debris removal and disposal per job site requirements.

RFG DMPST

$361.761 EA

R&R Continuous ridge vent - aluminum

Continuous ridge vent for balanced attic ventilation. NFVA per manufacturer specs.

RFG RIDGV+

$339.8462 LFIRC R806.1

R&R Counterflashing - apron flashing

Counterflashing / apron flashing required at chimney and wall intersections.

RFG CFLSH

$207.3718 LFIRC R905.2.8.3

R&R Exhaust cap - through roof - 6" to 8"

Exhaust caps through roof must be weatherproofed. Replace at reroof.

RFG EXHST

$98.664 EAIRC R303.3

Additional charge for high roof (2+ stories)

situational — 23.99 SQ at $13.33/SQ

RFG HIGH

$319.7423.99 SQ

Additional charge for removal - high roof (2+ stories)

situational — 23.99 SQ at $3.05/SQ

RFG HIGHRM

$73.0823.99 SQ

Caulking - butyl rubber (plastic cement)

accessories — 468 LF at $1.16/LF

MPRCLKB+

$544.47468 LF

Re-nailing of roof sheathing - complete re-nail

accessories — 2399 SF at $0.15/SF

RFG RENAIL+

$363.592399 SF

Water barrier joint taping - mod. bitumen 4"

accessories — 2399 SF at $0.17/SF

RFG TAPE+

$418.402399 SF

Material$6,377.33

Labor$4,618.07

Overhead & Profit (20%)$2,199.08

Tax$263.89

Total$13,458.37

Every line item includes Xactimate codes, measured quantities from aerial report, manufacturer specs, and IRC code citations. Documented scope identifies $7,908.37 in undocumented items.

Documented Scope Delta

+$7,908.37(142% more)

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Scope Comparison

Demo Data

Generic vs. Code-Cited.

Compare a generic estimate against a fully documented scope with IRC citations, material specs, and measured quantities on every line.

Generic Estimate

State Farm - Project #FL-2026-00847

Vague

Remove existing roofing

Tear off, no layer count specified

$914.001 EA

Install roofing - composition shingle

No brand, profile, or wind rating specified

$3,415.0023.99 SQNo spec

Felt underlayment

15# felt only, no code basis

$470.0023.99 SQ

Ridge cap shingles

Generic, no hip/ridge differentiation

$359.0087 LF

Drip edge

Eave and rake, unspecified profile

$392.00468 LF

Misc. labor and cleanup

No breakdown, lump sum

$0.00incl.

Material$3,219.00

Labor$2,331.00

Overhead & Profit$0.00

Total$5,550.00

The generic estimate uses vague descriptions, imprecise quantities, no material specs, and zero code citations. Missing: ice barrier, starter strip, ventilation, step flashing, overhead & profit.

cite.codes Documented Scope

Code-cited, measured, and spec-complete

Cited

Remove ridge cap - composition shingles

Ridge cap must be removed and replaced to maintain weather-tight integrity during reroof.

RFG RIDGC

$200.9862 LFIRC R905.2

Remove laminated comp. shingle roofing - w/ felt

Existing roof covering removal required when applying new covering per code section.

RFG 240-

$819.4523.99 SQIRC R908.3.1

Remove drip edge

Existing drip edge must be replaced at reroof to meet current code.

RFG DRIP

$54.81468 LFIRC R905.2.8.5

Roofing felt - 30 lb.

Underlayment required beneath all asphalt shingles. Synthetic or 30# felt per manufacturer specs.

RFG FELT30+

$626.6923.99 SQIRC R905.1.1

Ice & water barrier - self-adhering membrane

Self-adhering polymer-modified bitumen membrane required at eaves extending 24" past interior wall line.

RFG I&W

$905.32816 SFIRC R905.1.2

Laminated comp. shingle roofing - w/ felt

Asphalt shingle installation per manufacturer instructions and code requirements.

RFG 300+

$3,880.7423.99 SQIRC R905.2

Hip & ridge cap - composition shingles

Hip and ridge cap shingles required at all ridge and hip intersections.

RFG HRCL

$448.5587 LFIRC R905.2.8.1

Drip edge - aluminum

Drip edge required at eaves and gable rakes. Minimum 2" face, galvanized steel.

RFG DRPE

$461.34468 LFIRC R905.2.8.5

Asphalt starter - universal starter course

Starter strip shingles required at eaves and rakes per manufacturer installation instructions.

RFG ASTR+

$186.36312 LFIRC R905.2.8.1

Valley metal - W style, galvanized

Valley linings required. Open valleys must use corrosion-resistant metal not less than 0.019" (26 gauge).

RFG VMTL+

$137.9548 LFIRC R905.2.8.2

Step flashing - aluminum

Step flashing required at wall-to-roof intersections. Minimum 4" × 4" galvanized.

RFG STPFL

$289.5918 LFIRC R905.2.8.3

Pipe jack/boot flashing

Pipe penetration flashing required. Replace all pipe boots at reroof.

RFG PJFL

$140.693 EAIRC R905.2.8.3

Roof vent - turtle/box type, metal

Minimum 1 sq in NFVA per 150 sq ft attic floor area. Balanced intake/exhaust required.

RFG VENT

$116.024 EAIRC R806.1

Dumpster load - roofing debris

Debris removal and disposal per job site requirements.

RFG DMPST

$361.761 EA

R&R Continuous ridge vent - aluminum

Continuous ridge vent for balanced attic ventilation. NFVA per manufacturer specs.

RFG RIDGV+

$339.8462 LFIRC R806.1

R&R Counterflashing - apron flashing

Counterflashing / apron flashing required at chimney and wall intersections.

RFG CFLSH

$207.3718 LFIRC R905.2.8.3

R&R Exhaust cap - through roof - 6" to 8"

Exhaust caps through roof must be weatherproofed. Replace at reroof.

RFG EXHST

$98.664 EAIRC R303.3

Additional charge for high roof (2+ stories)

situational — 23.99 SQ at $13.33/SQ

RFG HIGH

$319.7423.99 SQ

Additional charge for removal - high roof (2+ stories)

situational — 23.99 SQ at $3.05/SQ

RFG HIGHRM

$73.0823.99 SQ

Caulking - butyl rubber (plastic cement)

accessories — 468 LF at $1.16/LF

MPRCLKB+

$544.47468 LF

Re-nailing of roof sheathing - complete re-nail

accessories — 2399 SF at $0.15/SF

RFG RENAIL+

$363.592399 SF

Water barrier joint taping - mod. bitumen 4"

accessories — 2399 SF at $0.17/SF

RFG TAPE+

$418.402399 SF

Material$6,377.33

Labor$4,618.07

Overhead & Profit (20%)$2,199.08

Tax$263.89

Total$13,458.37

Every line item includes Xactimate codes, measured quantities from aerial report, manufacturer specs, and IRC code citations. Documented scope identifies $7,908.37 in undocumented items.

Documented Scope Delta

+$7,908.37(142% more)

Additional scope identified through code-cited documentation, measured quantities, and manufacturer specs.

Document the full scope.

Upload a measurement report and get a complete, code-cited scope with IRC references on every line item.

Upload Estimate

Supports Xactimate ESX, PDF estimates, or measurement report uploads

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