Solar Roof Pre-Installation Costs Increase Total Roof Cost by 20%

[jboy210]

We had a roofer come out to give us an estimate for a new composite roof with no solar.

The estimate is $14,120 not including permits by a reputable roofer who's been in business for over 40 years.

So the $8,950 quoted is 64% of a total roof job. Wondering if Tesla would partner with this roofer to do the work, but I know it gets complicated with warranties.

Composite shingles are cheap and light relative of ceramic tiles or a Solarglass roof. Also much faster to install. So I would forget about the percentages.

FWIW, we got quotes for our near 3,000 sq roof with Composite shingles ranging $14,000 (plain shingles) to a little over $20,000 (architectural 5 layer shingles). A replacement tile roof (which is what we had) was $30,000-38,000. Solar added to the tile roof drove the price over $60,000. This is with no OSB replacement. This was higher than the SolarGlass. All prices do not include PowerWalls.

 

[MXDogCrate]

And that roofer would have put down OSB with 100% coverage? If not it's hardly a fair comparison.

Includes 100% coverage with CDX 1/2 inch (more expensive than OSB) and synthetic underlayment of UDL 30 paper.

Still, good to know how to compare. Thanks, woferry!

 

[MXDogCrate]

I can’t tell you how many things were missed after over 50% of a work day being a site inspection.

Thanks for the heads up! Maybe they’re just building that in. Still, would like more transparency. The advisor is going back to the Project Manager for a break down. Don’t think it’s unreasonable to ask.

 

[jboy210]

Includes 100% coverage with CDX 1/2 inch (more expensive than OSB) and synthetic underlayment of UDL 30 paper.

Still, good to know how to compare. Thanks, woferry!

The solar roof requires Firestone Clad-Gard SA-FR Underlayment. Not sure about the relative price of that versus paper

 

[MXDogCrate]

Thanks, jboy210!

 

[MXDogCrate]

Tesla admitted their miscalculation and the Roof Deck Replacement is now quoted at $2,750 (vs, $8.950, $6,200 less than their last quote).

Many thanks to all here for your insight and support. It is greatly appreciated.

 

[GoGoGoMach5]

Tesla admitted their miscalculation and the Roof Deck Replacement is now quoted at $2,750 (vs, $8.950, $6,200 less than their last quote).

Many thanks to all here for your insight and support. It is greatly appreciated.

Whoa! That's one hell of a miscalculation. So they will not be using gold inlaid OSB?!

 

[MXDogCrate]

I want to believe Tesla is earnest and was starting to feel like a real jerk for pushing them for a breakdown. But I believe in transparency and I'm glad that, for now, we've come to an agreement. This will lead us to be less relaxed and evaluate every step during installation.

Still, I've learned about the SR installation in this exploration and am indebted to this board.

We will continue to believe everyone is doing their level best, but sometimes even great companies need to encouragement to do better.

 

[ra88it]

I want to believe Tesla is earnest and was starting to feel like a real jerk for pushing them for a breakdown. But I believe in transparency and I'm glad that, for now, we've come to an agreement. This will lead us to be less relaxed and evaluate every step during installation.

Still, I've learned about the SR installation in this exploration and am indebted to this board.

We will continue to believe everyone is doing their level best, but sometimes even great companies need to encouragement to do better.

You’re not being a jerk, this is a construction job. Transparency is 100000% needed