The roofing industry has a transparency problem.

Most homeowners have no idea how big their roof actually is. So when a contractor shows up, measures it, and hands you a quote — you just have to trust them. And surprise: that number tends to lean in their favor.

Here's the math that matters:

• The average residential roof in the US is about 1,700 sq ft

• Roofing costs run $4-8 per sq ft depending on material

• A contractor overestimating by just 15% could mean $1,000-2,000 extra

The fix is simple: know your roof size before the contractor shows up.

That's exactly what we built at QuoteMyRoof. Enter your address, we pull the satellite view, estimate your square footage, and give you a ballpark — all in about 30 seconds.

Armed with that number, you walk into every contractor conversation with leverage. No more blind trust. No more "well, it looks like a big roof to me."

Knowledge is the best negotiation tool. Get your free quote and see for yourself.