Roofing money leaks in three places: an area measured off the plan instead of the pitch, height safety absorbed into a square-metre rate, and whatever the old roof was hiding. All three are fixable on the quote, and all three are things you only remember when the quote is in front of you. Yamate keeps your standard lines and your rates so they are already there.
What a solo roofer actually needs
- Quote off the true area — set your rate per m², enter the real figure from the pitch, and let the line total do the maths.
- Height safety as a saved standard line — scaffold, edge protection and anchors, priced and visible, never left off to look cheaper.
- Agreed variation rates up front — a per-metre rate for rotten battens or rafters, so what you find is a signed line rather than an argument.
- Variations from the roof — photograph it, add the line, send it, keep working.
- A deposit that covers the order — custom-length sheeting in a chosen colour is not returnable.
Typical jobs it handles
Re-roofs and tile-to-metal conversions, new roofs on extensions and sheds, gutter and downpipe replacement, fascia and barge, leak repairs and re-bedding, valley and flashing replacement, whirlybirds and skylights, and storm and insurance work. Save your usual rates and standard lines so a re-roof quote takes a minute.
Get paid when the job's done
A re-roof is a big ticket and the sheets were your money first. Yamate invoices the moment you finish, puts your PayID or bank details on the invoice, and chases anything overdue automatically.
Try Yamate free — built for solo roofers →FAQ
What is the best quoting app for roofers in Australia?
One that quotes off true roof area and keeps height safety as its own line. Yamate is built for solo roofers — area quoting, saved standard lines, on-site variations, deposits, GST invoicing and auto-chasing — from $19/mo (founder price, until 30 Sept) on iPhone and Android.
Can I quote roofing per square metre?
Yes. Set your rate per m² and enter the true area, and the line totals it for you with GST added if you are registered. Work the true area out from plan size and pitch with the roof area and sheet calculator.
How do I handle finding rot once the roof is off?
Agree the rate before you start. Put a per-metre rate for batten or rafter replacement on the quote, then add it as a variation with a photo when you find it — the price was already accepted, so the conversation is about quantity rather than about money.
Tickets, safety and a crew
Yamate keeps your licence and insurance on file and tells you before they lapse — yours and your crew's. It'll draft a Safe Work Method Statement for a job from what the job actually is; you read it and sign it, and Yamate doesn't issue certificates or lodge anything with a regulator.
Taken someone on? The Founder plan includes up to 3 people. For larger crews, the Company plan includes 10 people, then $15/month for each additional person, and gives everyone their own login so you choose what each of them sees. And if you get stuck anywhere, Ask ya mate — type a question and it walks you through the screens, suggesting the tap rather than doing it for you.
Free tools for roofers
General information only for Australian businesses. Height-safety duties, asbestos handling and licensing vary by state — check your regulator.