Compare the same building and requested work
Before comparing commercial totals, make sure the proposals address the same roof areas and project stage. A repair recommendation, a recover proposal, and a full replacement price cannot be treated as interchangeable simply because each says “roofing.”
| Compare this | Ask this |
|---|---|
| Roof areas | Do both proposals cover the same buildings and sections? |
| Preparation and removal | What stays, what is removed, and what is prepared? |
| Building coordination | Who handles access and related trades? |
| Exclusions | What needs a separate agreement or later decision? |
Turn an omission into a question
When removal, equipment coordination, or closeout records are not mentioned, ask whether they are included. Do not infer an answer from the document’s length. Keep each contractor’s clarification with that proposal rather than rewriting both as if they promised the same work.
Preserve alternatives
If a contractor proposes a different approach, ask for its rationale and assumptions. A useful comparison can contain two different options. It becomes misleading when differences disappear into a score or when the cheapest total is labeled the best value without examining the work.
Questions to take with you
- Keep each written proposal intact.
- Record actual answers beside each open item.
- Decide whether different approaches require further assessment.
Use the project brief to keep the original request consistent while you ask for clarification.
Prepare a project briefSources and scope
GAF commercial roof recover overview · GAF single-ply roofing systems
Prepared September 13, 2026. The linked primary resources provide technical or official context. Examples are illustrative, not completed EaseRoofing projects. Guidance does not replace an assessment or the appropriate professional and permitting process for your property.