The $500 flat fee covers the entire The OverUnder Method™ bidding process: project intake, contractor outreach, bid collection and coordination, detailed bid analysis, quality comparisons, and our expert recommendation. You also get post-job support to ensure everything goes smoothly. This fee is due upfront and is non-refundable, but you're under no obligation to proceed with any bid.

Every contractor in our network is licensed, insured, and bonded in North Carolina. We personally verify their credentials, check references, review past work, and assess their reputation in the community. We only work with contractors who have a proven track record of quality work, fair pricing, and excellent customer service. We also continuously monitor feedback from homeowners we've worked with.

Absolutely! In fact, we encourage it. If you have a contractor you already trust or one that's been recommended by a friend, we'll coordinate their bid alongside the others. This gives you a true apples-to-apples comparison and ensures you're making the most informed decision. There's no extra charge for including your own pick.

You're never obligated to move forward with any bid. If none of the options meet your expectations, we can discuss next steps—whether that's adjusting project scope, waiting for better timing, or exploring additional contractors. The $500 fee covers the work we've already done, but we'll do our best to help you find a solution that works.

Yes, we can help coordinate bids for insurance-related roof repairs or replacements. However, we don't handle insurance negotiations directly. We recommend working with a public adjuster if you're dealing with a complex claim. We'll provide detailed bid documentation that you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.

We serve Wake County and the Triangle area, including Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Wake Forest, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, and surrounding communities in North Carolina. If you're outside this area but still nearby, reach out—we may still be able to help depending on your location and project scope.

From intake to final bid presentation, the process typically takes 1-2 weeks. This includes time for us to reach out to contractors, schedule site visits, collect detailed bids, and prepare our analysis. If you're on a tight timeline, let us know and we'll do our best to expedite the process.

After the $500 flat fee, we charge a success fee only if you move forward with a contractor. This fee is the lesser of 5% of the total job cost OR 25% of the savings we help you achieve (compared to the highest bid). This aligns our incentives with yours—we only earn more if we save you money. If you don't proceed with any bid, there's no additional fee.

No, we are not licensed contractors. We're independent roofing advocates and consultants. We don't perform roofing work ourselves—we coordinate bids from licensed, insured contractors and provide unbiased guidance. All actual roofing work is performed by fully licensed North Carolina contractors.

Once you select a contractor, we'll help facilitate the contract signing and project kickoff. We remain available throughout the project to answer questions, address concerns, and ensure everything stays on track. If any issues arise, we'll work with you and the contractor to resolve them quickly.

For most homeowners, yes. Roofing quotes can vary by thousands of dollars with no clear explanation. A consultant helps you compare bids properly, avoid overpaying, and reduce the risk of poor workmanship — often saving more than the consulting fee.

Roofing bids often differ due to variations in materials, scope, labor assumptions, and hidden exclusions. Two quotes may look similar in price but include very different levels of quality and protection.

Getting multiple bids is a good start — but without expert analysis, you're still guessing. Most homeowners don't have the experience to evaluate scope differences, material quality, or pricing strategies.

Savings vary by project, but many homeowners avoid overpaying by thousands of dollars or secure higher-quality materials for the same price. Our goal is to help you find the best value — not just the lowest price.