Homeowner cannot determine which roofing contractor to trust due to wildly inconsistent quotes, lack of expertise to evaluate technical recommendations, and fear of being scammed or receiving poor workmanship.

Workarounds Described

• compares wildly different quotes manually without any tool to assess technical basis
• relies on friend's recommendation for a specific contractor in another state to gauge trustworthiness
• tries to self-educate by reading online but finds it hard to distinguish competent contractors from salespeople

Implied Software Gaps

• Automated quote comparison tool that flags inconsistencies in scope and pricing
• Objective contractor vetting service that aggregates license, insurance, and verified reviews per job type
• Personalized educational content explaining roof diagnostics and typical repair/replacement workflows

RoofDecide

RoofDecide is a platform that helps homeowners navigate roofing repairs by allowing them to upload multiple quotes, which are analyzed for technical consistency and pricing fairness. It provides an objective assessment of each contractor's recommendation, history, and reputation, plus educational content tailored to the homeowner's specific roof type and local weather conditions. No more guessing who's right.