Property management quote for roofing seems very high

[Robyn R.]

Hi there,
I got as call yesterday from the property manager on a roof leak in one our SF properties. We've had two very strong rain storms over the past thee months and both have caused the roof to leak in one area. I'm not sure why the prop manager didn't get a quote to me the first time around, but apparently the tenant is very unhappy and wants it fixed asap. Hence, I had the prop manager calling me yesterday afternoon at 5 with a quote for repair which seems really, really high for the work involved. I told him I would like to get another quote and he came off as very pushy and defensive about his contractor and the need to get this done as quickly as possible. So three questions for you guys.

1. Is it not the norm to ask for another quote or two from someone else? Are you supposed to just blindly go with whoever the prop manager has contracted?

2. Do prop managers get percentage on contracted work?

3. Am I imagining it or is $1150 a high cost for the following:
-pulling up shingles around chimney
-redoing flashing
-installing a water/ice barrier
Seems outrageously high for the amount of work involved! I would have estimated it be around 3-500 tops.

Any input is appreciated even if it's just to tell me I'm being a pain in the butt and that the quote is reasonable.:-)
Robyn

[Pat L.]

thanks
J Bear was a resident of a farm we stayed at in my home town.