Make a simple inventory of the roofs
List each structure you want included and give it a plain name, such as main house, detached garage, or rear addition. Note visible changes in material or slope. This prevents a conversation about the house from overlooking another building and lets you ask for separate pricing when only part of the property is ready for work.
Keep the planner tied to the right building
After searching the address, confirm the structure on the image before tracing. Draw separate sections for different pitches, include the intended overhangs, and avoid overlapping outlines. If a tree or older image hides an edge, flag that uncertainty. You can also enter known roof dimensions or use a calibrated overhead image instead of guessing.
Explain access from the street to the work area
Tell the roofer about gates, parked vehicles, a shared drive, storage areas, or a building behind the main house. Ask where deliveries and debris removal would take place and which paths need to remain open. Ground-level photos can communicate these logistics without anyone needing to climb onto the roof.
Decide whether to quote the work together or separately
If the garage needs attention now but the house is a future project, say so. Ask the contractor to identify each work area, what is included, and any assumptions shared between them. Clear scope boundaries make it easier to understand a phased project and avoid comparing a whole-property quote with a one-building quote.
Bring the right records to the conversation
Repair invoices, previous product information, and any existing project documents can help the contractor prepare. The Los Angeles Building and Safety homeowner resource below is a starting point for questions about applicable project steps. Your Roof LA makes the referral; the independent contractor handles the final assessment, work agreement, and roofing work.