The process of getting a new roof can be time-consuming and arduous. There’s a variety of different factors that you have to take into account and you’ll need to hire the right roofing contractor for the job. Once you have a qualified and licensed roofer, you’ll need to start drawing up a plan on what you want to do for your roof.
Before you’re installing a roof, you’ll need to ensure that everything will run as smoothly as possible. There’s bound to be debris and dust everywhere when a roof is being installed and replaced.
Expectations And Preparations
But right before we get into installing a roof, you’ll need to prepare yourself mentally and make the necessary preparations for your home. So what are the steps that you have to do to make sure that your house will be ready for roof installation?
Plan Things Out
When you’re installing or replacing a roof, you’re making a large investment on your home and your roof’s lifespan and condition. If you’re going to be spending 4 to 5 digits worth of money on your roof, you’ll need to hire the right roofing contractor. Just like when you’re going to interview someone for a job offer, you’ll also have to ask questions to gauge the ability and skill of a contractor.
Next, you’ll have to set your budget and the measurements of your home. Once you’ve set the budget, you can start calculating if it is viable with the measurements that you have used. Once you have an idea of the scope of the project, you can relay this to your contractor so you can get a quote. Again, it’s imperative that you hire a seasoned roofing contractor that will be able to work efficiently on your roof.
Give Your Contractor Access To Your Roof
Since roofing contractors are working on your roof, they will need access to it. We want to set your expectations as early as now that installing or replacing a roof can be on one of the messiest jobs in the industry. There’s going to be debris, dust, and other particles strewn around. Having a clean and orderly contractor can make sure that debris and other falling hazards from your roof are cleaned off your lawn.
Clear Out Your Attic
Seasoned roofing specialists will do their best to minimize the amount of dust and debris caused by their work. However, a roofing job will always be messy. If you have any valuable materials on your attic, it’s best to move them to your garage or any place that has a good amount of space. If they’re too heavy and you won’t be able to move them, you can always place a sheet of plastic over them so it won’t collect dust.
Move Out Your Pets And Talk To Children
If you have pets running around your lawn, you should call a friend and let your pets stay with them instead. You should also sit your kids down for a moment and let them be aware that there will be people working on the roof. If possible, your children should not be anywhere near the job site.
You can also let your children wear N95 masks that can protect them from dust and any particles that are a product of the roofing job.
Prepare Your Interiors And Lawn
When there’s heavy construction happening on your roof, it’s going to cause vibrations from all the hammer striking, saws, riveting, and drilling. Your mirrors, paintings, and lights are going to be exposed to these vibrations and might fall. The best course of action is to take them off and place them on a cushioned area so they won’t break.
For your lawn, you should inspect if there are any stray nails outside your home and near your garage. This can cause unwanted injuries and might also cause a flat tire on your car.
Keep In Contact
It’s imperative that your roofing contractor will keep in direct line of communication with you at all times when your roof is being worked on. Constant updates need to be directed to you so that you’ll be able to give specific instructions to your contractor. At the end of the day, the contractor should have made a good amount of progress for you.
While the process of installing and replacing a roof might be time-consuming and most people will have a deadline for the job, it’s also a project that will cost time and effort. Conversely, quality work does take time and you will need to give your contractor’s workers time to breathe in. As such, a direct line of communication can help build bridges between you and your contractor.