Why This Matters

Setting minimum prices protects your margins by preventing proposals below a profitable threshold. Make sure every roofing job is worth taking on.

What You'll Need

Admin access to SubcontractorHub
A web browser (Chrome or Edge recommended)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1

This feature allows admins to edit the minimum prices for roofing materials in the database.

Step 2

Sales reps can use pricing set by admins to quote the minimum price in proposals, which helps in maintaining pricing control across the organization while still giving users the flexibility to adjust quotes when needed.

Step 3

Follow the steps below to edit the minimum and redline price.

Step 4

Step 1: From the main menu, go to “Manage Database” and select “Database" from the dropdown.

Step 5

Step 2: Go to “Roofing” and select “Materials” from the dropdown.

Step 6

Step 3: Click on your preferred material type.

Step 7

Step 4: Click “Show Details”.

Step 8

Step 5: Click the “View Detail” button.

Step 9

Step 6: Scroll down to “Price Information” and click the “Edit” button beside the current minimum price value to set the new price.

Step 10

Related ArticlesHow to Add Roofing Materials to your Database?How to Build a Roofing ProposalHow to Add Roofing AddersHow to Add a Product Information File to Roofing Material DetailsHow to Enable Permissions for Redline Price Updates?.

Pro Tips

💡 Roofing tip: Double-check your material quantities before ordering — measure twice, order once.
📋 Stay organized: Keep your roofing customer records up to date for faster proposals.
🔄 Automate when possible: Pair this feature with automations to reduce manual work.

Troubleshooting

Problem	Solution
I don't see this option	Make sure you have Admin access. Some features require specific permissions.
Changes aren't saving	Try refreshing your browser and make sure you clicked Save before navigating away.
Something looks different from the screenshots	SubcontractorHub updates regularly. The feature works the same way — the layout may just look slightly different.
Materials not showing	Check that materials are properly set up in your roofing database with pricing enabled.

Last updated: 2026-05-15 · Source: How To Update The Minimum Prices In Roofing Materials