Roofing Estimate App

Close Roofing Jobs From the Driveway.

Text a professional roofing estimate from the job site. Get it signed in 8 seconds. Collect a deposit before you start your truck. Built for solo roofers and small crews.

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How It Works

Three steps. Zero paperwork.

From inspection to signed contract in under 5 minutes — all from your phone at the job site.

Step 1

Build your estimate

Pick a roofing template (shingle repair, full replacement, hail damage). Tap in line items, add photos of the damage, set your deposit percentage. Done in 60 seconds.

Step 2

Text it to the homeowner

Hit send. The homeowner gets a text with a link. No app download. No login. They see your professional estimate with photos in 30 seconds.

Step 3

Get signed and paid

The homeowner signs with their finger. Deposit hits your Stripe account in 2 business days. You drive away with a closed job — not a maybe.

The Problem

Roofing estimates take too long. Jobs go cold.

The average roofer takes 2.6 days to send an estimate. By then, the homeowner already hired the guy who texted them a quote from the driveway that night.

  • High job values: $3,000-$15,000+ per job. Losing even one no-show hurts.
  • Seasonal urgency: Hail season, storm chasing — speed wins. The fastest quote gets the job.
  • Multiple quotes: Homeowners call 3 roofers. The one who shows up with a professional estimate first usually wins.
  • No deposits: Without a deposit, "let's do it" means nothing. Deposits reduce no-shows by 55-80%.
  • Paperwork at the kitchen table: Spending 45 minutes typing up a PDF after dinner is time you're not roofing.
"I used to write up estimates at home after the kids went to bed. By the time I emailed them the next morning, half the homeowners had already hired someone else. TailgateQuote lets me close the job before I leave the driveway. I've picked up 3 extra jobs this month alone."
Marcus T. · Roofer · Dallas, TX

Average roofing job: $3,500-$15,000+
One extra closed job pays for TailgateQuote 120x over.

Common Questions

FAQ

Can I add photos of roof damage to my estimates?

Yes. Attach photos directly to each estimate line item. Homeowners see the damage and your price side by side — it justifies the quote and closes faster.

Does the homeowner need to download an app?

No. The estimate opens in any phone browser. No download, no login, no account. They tap the link, see the estimate, sign, and pay.

Is the digital signature legally binding for roofing contracts?

Yes. TailgateQuote signatures comply with the ESIGN Act and UETA — legally binding in all 50 states. Records are retained for 7 years.

What if I do more than roofing?

TailgateQuote works for any field service business. If you also do gutters, siding, or general contracting, you can use the same account with trade-specific templates for each.

How does deposit collection work?

Deposits are processed through Stripe. The homeowner pays by card on their phone. Funds hit your Stripe account in 2 business days. TailgateQuote takes a 1% application fee — cheaper than standard Stripe rates.

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