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Should I request revised quotes after installers inspect the attic or roof structure?

Answer

Yes. If an attic or roof inspection reveals framing, access, roof-condition, attachment, or reinforcement information that was not included in the original proposal, request a revised written quote before signing or authorizing the changed work.

Key points

  • The revision should identify what changed and why.
  • Ask for updated layout, structural scope, roof work, equipment, schedule, exclusions, and total price.
  • Compare the revised quote with the original rather than accepting an undocumented allowance.
  • If the finding is uncertain, ask what inspection or engineering evidence supports the change.

What it depends on

  • What the site inspection discovered
  • Whether structural or roof work is required
  • The contract's change-order process
  • Whether the design or equipment must change

Risks and trade-offs

  • A revised quote may increase cost or delay the project, but proceeding without it creates scope and budget risk.
  • An installer may identify a legitimate issue that was not visible from outside.
  • A low initial quote may have relied on assumptions that were never clearly disclosed.

Information you may need

  • Original proposal and assumptions
  • Inspection photographs or report
  • Updated design and structural recommendations
  • Detailed change-order pricing and schedule

Your next step

What to do next

Pause commitment to the affected work, request a marked-up revised proposal, and obtain a second opinion if the structural basis or cost is unclear.

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