Free Roofing Estimate in Mandeville, the Northshore & Baton Rouge
On-site drone and IR inspection at your address, a written photo-documented estimate back to you within 2–5 business days, and zero high-pressure ask at the consultation. The estimate is yours to keep, compare, and think over on your timeline.
Most roofing estimates in South Louisiana fall into one of two failure modes. The first is the napkin number — a sales rep glances at the roof, writes a per-square figure on a business card, and pushes for a signature before he leaves the driveway. The second is the post-storm pressure quote — out-of-state contractors who promise a number contingent on "signing today before the price goes up." Neither is what Epic Roofing does.
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An Epic Roofing estimate is the documented version: a drone flight of every roof plane, an attic check where accessible, an IR thermal scan when a leak or moisture history is part of the call, and every photo loaded into CompanyCam so you see what we saw. The written estimate comes back to you within 2–5 business days — line-by-line scope, manufacturer-named materials, decking-repair contingency disclosed up front, warranty coverage broken out, and payment milestones in writing. No deposit is asked for at the consultation. No "good through Friday" close. Call (225) 819-3742 or send the form to schedule.
What Happens at the On-Site Visit
Most estimate visits run 45 minutes to 90 minutes, depending on roof size, attic accessibility, and whether the call is retail (planned reroof) or driven by a specific issue (active leak, post-storm, insurance scope). The visit runs in four passes:
Drone flight of every roof plane
Standard for every estimate — even on single-slope ranches. The drone covers every facet, hip, valley, and penetration with overlapping shots loaded into CompanyCam in real time. You can stand next to the operator on the driveway and watch the imagery come in.
Ground-level perimeter walk
Soffit and fascia condition, drip-edge integrity, gutter attachment, exterior masonry where flashing terminates, and visible siding-to-roof transitions. Sometimes the answer to a ceiling-stain question is on the ground, not the roof.
Attic-side check (where accessible)
Decking underside, rafter staining, insulation moisture, daylight visibility at penetrations, and ventilation pathway integrity. Most South Louisiana attics are accessible from a hallway scuttle; we will work with what your house has.
IR thermal scan when the call warrants it
Active leak history, post-storm moisture suspicion, FORTIFIED retrofit pre-work — any of those routes through an IR thermal pass on the roof to find wet substrate behind the dry surface.
At the end of the visit, you get a verbal preliminary read on what we saw, the timeline for the written estimate (typically 2–5 business days), and a copy of the CompanyCam project link so you have the photo record from day one. No quote pitched on the driveway, no contract on the truck tailgate.
What's In the Written Estimate
The estimate that comes back to you within 2–5 business days is a complete document, not a per-square number on a business card. Every Epic Roofing written estimate includes:
- Line-by-line scope of work — tear-off, decking inspection, underlayment system (synthetic + ice-and-water shield zones), starter course, primary roof material spec, ridge cap, flashing, penetrations, ventilation work, and cleanup with magnetic nail sweep.
- Materials named by manufacturer, product line, profile, and color — not just "architectural shingles." Atlas Pinnacle Pro, CertainTeed Landmark Pro, McElroy Maxima 1.5" standing seam, DaVinci Bellaforté Multi-Width — you see the exact spec we will install.
- Decking-repair contingency framing — we cannot know the decking condition until the tear-off exposes the deck. The estimate includes a per-sheet replacement cost so you see the math in advance, and we document and price any necessary decking replacement in writing the day we discover it. No surprise change orders pulled out of the air.
- Warranty coverage broken out — manufacturer warranty on the material (with the specific tier we are registering), Epic Roofing workmanship warranty on the install (5 years transferable — see about for credential context), and the registration handoff procedure so you have the paperwork.
- Payment milestone schedule — typical pattern is no deposit at consultation, a project-start deposit at material delivery, balance at completion + magnetic nail sweep + photo-documentation handoff. Exact percentages depend on the scope and are stated in writing.
- Exclusions named explicitly — interior drywall and ceiling repair, framing reconstruction, gutter and gutter-guard work, full siding replacement, and mold remediation. We do not stretch a roof crew into trades we are not credentialed for; we will recommend qualified specialty trades when needed.
- Insurance-claim coordination notes if the project is storm-related — what documentation we provide to the homeowner for the adjuster meeting, what the homeowner provides to us, and what the LA RS 22:1684 boundary line is (Epic Roofing is a roofer, not a public adjuster — see insurance claim roofing).
What Epic Roofing Will Not Do at the Estimate
Some of the most useful things about an Epic estimate are the moves we explicitly do not make. These are the patterns most LA homeowners have lived through with prior roofers, and the patterns Epic Roofing was built to skip:
- No quote pitched verbally on the driveway. The written estimate is the document; the on-site read is the preview. We will not anchor you on a verbal number that turns into a different written number two days later.
- No deposit asked for at the consultation. You owe Epic Roofing nothing for the on-site visit, regardless of whether you hire us. Retail and post-storm inspections are free without obligation.
- No "good through Friday" pressure. The estimate is valid for a reasonable window, so long as material and labor costs hold; we will tell you what the window is in writing. We will not invent expiration dates to push a signature.
- No same-day-signature ask. Roofing is a five-figure decision on a 25-to-50-year service life. The right amount of time to think it over is whatever you need.
- No nine-callback follow-up sequence. We send the estimate, follow up once 5–7 days later to answer questions, and then leave the timeline in your hands. The next move is yours.
- No "final price after we get on the roof" surprises. The estimate accounts for everything the on-site visit revealed. Decking-repair contingency is the one item that can move post-tear-off, and the per-sheet replacement rate is in the estimate, so the math is transparent the day we hit hidden damage.
What Happens After You Approve the Estimate
If the estimate lands and you decide to move forward with Epic Roofing, the sequence is documented end-to-end:
Sign-off
Signed estimate returned by email or in person — DocuSign for remote signing if preferred.
Material order
Epic Roofing places the material order with the manufacturer. Standard asphalt typically arrives within 1–2 weeks; specialty material (slate, DaVinci composite, McElroy standing seam) runs 3–6 weeks depending on color spec and current supply chain.
Project-start deposit
Collected at material delivery to your address — not at sign-off, not at the consultation. Typical 30–50% of contract value depending on material; exact figure stated in the written estimate.
Install scheduling + daily documentation
Project window scheduled around the weather forecast (we do not start a tear-off if rain is in the 48-hour forecast) and your availability. Typical asphalt reroof completes in 1–3 days; specialty materials run longer per spec. CompanyCam photo trail at every install phase. Magnetic nail sweep every workday — not just the final day.
Completion handoff
Final walk-through, warranty paperwork registered with the manufacturer, CompanyCam project link delivered to homeowner, balance invoice issued.
Financing is available through GoodLeap or Hearth for homeowners who want to spread the payment across the project life. The financing page covers terms and program specifics; the estimate process itself does not change based on whether you pay cash or finance.
Free Estimate FAQs
Is the estimate actually free?
Yes for retail inspections (planned reroof, second opinion, FORTIFIED scoping) and post-storm inspections (storm aftermath, insurance claim documentation). Leak-diagnostic visits run $200–$500 because they are scoped diagnostic work, not estimate scoping; the diagnostic fee credits against the repair invoice if Epic Roofing does the work.
How long is the estimate valid?
Standard window is 30 days from issue. Material costs and labor capacity hold for that window. Beyond 30 days, we re-confirm spec and pricing — usually a 5-minute call to verify nothing has shifted. Storm-aftermath estimates sometimes have shorter material-hold windows because demand surges; we state the actual window in the estimate.
Will the final price match the estimate?
Yes for everything the estimate accounts for. The only line item that can move post-tear-off is decking repair — and the estimate includes the per-sheet replacement rate so the math is transparent the day we discover hidden damage. We document and price decking replacement in writing the day we find it; you approve the change order before any work continues.
Do I need to be home for the estimate?
Preferred but not required. If you are home, you get the verbal preliminary read at the end of the visit and can ask questions on the spot. If you are not home, we run the same on-site visit, send the written estimate the same way, and follow up by phone or email to walk through it together.
Can I get more than one Epic Roofing estimate for different material options?
Yes. Side-by-side estimates — asphalt vs metal vs composite slate, FORTIFIED-tier comparison, Class 4 vs standard impact rating — are common requests, and we build them in one written package so you can compare line items directly. Just tell us which options you want priced when you schedule.
Schedule the Estimate
Phone, text, or web form — any path routes to the same office line and the same on-site visit. We will schedule the window that works for you, send a text confirmation the day before, and show up at the scheduled time with the drone, the IR camera, and CompanyCam open on the tablet.
137 Girod Street, Suite 3, Mandeville, LA 70448