What to expect before shingle roof replacement

You might have got information about roofing contractors through neighbors, friends, phone books, sign boards and search engines like Google, Yahoo. After you have found useful information you might try to reach the contractors to request service and most of the contractors will schedule appointments for the roof inspection and to give you an estimate. To give an estimate, a contractor will come to your house to inspect your roof. He’ll come up with a number that factor in the cost of materials and labor, including the cost of stripping and throwing away the old shingles. The estimate should include the cost of removal and disposal of the old roofing material. If not, ask about this to avoid surprises. There is a chance that there will be some unforeseen costs in the project, so it is good to avoid as many of these as possible. After the visit, they will send you a written contract. A contract from a roofing company should include a description of what is to be done, as well as when it is to be done and a schedule for payment. Having it all in writing can protect the homeowner later on. Be sure to shop around before settling on a specific contractor, as prices can vary considerably unless you have found a trust worthy roofing company.

Once you’ve chosen your roofing materials and your contractor, it’s time to set a date for the project to start. The roofing contractors suggest you available and rain free day to work on your project. The actual work of replacing the roof can take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks, depending on the size of the roof. You should plan to have someone at home while the work is being done. If they have any questions or discover any additional problems with your roof, it helps that you are home to discuss things with them. If not leave a best contact number to reach you any time while doing the work to discuss such problems.

Before the workers arrive, it’s good to remove any items that may get in the way of their ladders. Only few roofing contractors remove tree branches that come in their way ask before they start working. Climbing on roofs can be dangerous, even for professionals, so it’s best to stay out of their way. First, the roofers rip out all the old roofing shingles and replace any rotted or damaged wood in the roof. Next they lay a base, and then they lay the shingles. Roof work is noisy. Expect to hear a lot of hammering as well as people running around all over your roof. It’s not really an invasive home repair. You won’t have workmen coming inside your house. As long as you don’t mind the noise, it’s not much of a hassle.

When the old shingles have been stripped, any unshingled portions of the roof should be covered with a tarp overnight to protect your home in case of rain or overnight storms.Once your new roof is completed, make sure the workers have cleaned up all the debris that has fallen. When a roof is replaced, the workers usually toss the pieces of the old roof onto the ground or into a dump truck as they’re working. Once the bulk of the old material is disposed of, responsible companies will clean up after themselves to ensure customer satisfaction. They usually have a magnetic broom that picks up all the nails and other materials that can be hazardous as well as unsightly. You may find a shingle or two in your yard after wards, which is perfectly normal.

When you have roof work done, you should never pay anything up front. You always pay after the job is completed. This is standard procedure. All reputable roofing companies operate this way.