A roof repair quote often looks complete because it ends in a total. The gaps are in what it leaves out. Before you or your father signs, read the document as a contract, because that is what it becomes the moment it is accepted.
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Read the scope line by line
The scope should say what will be done, in order, on which part of the roof. Look for named materials, named areas, and whether the crew will tear off and replace a section or patch it. A scope that says only 'repair leak' without naming the area is a quote for an unknown job. Ask each contractor to write the scope in the same terms so the quotes can be compared.
Look for the exclusions
Exclusions are where repair work turns into an extra bill. Check for cleanup, haul-away of old material, permits, damage found under the old roofing, interior repairs from a leak, and work outside the named area. An exclusion is not a defect in the quote, but you need to know it before you sign so you can decide who covers it.
Find the warranty and who holds it
A roofing warranty can come from the installer, the material maker, or both, and each has different terms. Write down the warranty period, what it covers, whether it transfers if the house is sold, and the claim route: who to call, how to reach them after hours, and whether a claim needs photos or a written report. A warranty the installer will not put in writing is only a verbal promise.
Check the payment and cancellation terms
Look at when money is due and whether each payment is tied to a milestone such as materials delivered or work completed. Check whether the quote is a fixed agreement or an estimate that can change, and what happens if you cancel after the crew has started. Confirm whose name is on the contract and who will receive the notices.
Your next move
Put the two quotes side by side tonight. Highlight every line that appears in one and not the other, then send each contractor a written list of the gaps and ask them to fill those lines in writing before anyone signs. The Start Here page is the right place to begin if you are new to this decision.