Prepare Your Home for a Roof Replacement in These 4 Steps

Replacing your roof is a significant home improvement update that will not only protect your home, it will boost your curb appeal and improve energy efficiency. However, it’s also a considerable undertaking that can disrupt your daily routine if you don’t know what to expect. Elevated Roofing & Siding strives to make roof replacements as smooth and stress-free as possible for homeowners. Follow along as we outline four ways to best prepare for your roof replacement.

1. Prepare the Work Zone for the Roof Replacement

Mowing your lawn before the roof replacement begins will help facilitate a more efficient cleanup. If your roof is directly over your garage, you’ll want to cover your valuables and pull your vehicles out. You should keep your driveway clear and relocate patio furniture, grills, or potted plants that you may have. Also, make sure there is an area on your property where the crew can park a dump trailer to collect all of the debris.

2. Protect the Inside of Your Home

A roof replacement will cause vibrations throughout your home, especially in your attic and upper level. It might be a good idea to remove anything fragile that’s hanging on your walls or sitting on shelves, just to be safe. You can either cover or temporarily move anything fragile that you have stored in your attic as well. We always aim to minimize disruptions to your household, but a little preparation goes a long way!

3. Make Arrangements for Your Kids and Pets

While your roof is getting replaced, you’ll want to ensure that your children and pets remain indoors throughout the day. There will be some debris in your yard as the project progresses, so take precaution while outside until the crew has finished with the cleanup. If you think the noise will cause anxiety, you might even consider making arrangements for your children or pets to be away from home.

4. Keep the Line of Communication Open

It’s important to communicate as much as you can with your project manager, and let them know of any specific concerns that you have before the project begins. Be sure and inform them of anything on or around your home that needs protection during the roof replacement process. Also, you’ll want to communicate whether your city has any regulations on noise restrictions, or anything else that would be useful to know.

Trust the Process - We’ve Got You Covered!

A roof replacement doesn’t have to be a stressful experience. With the right preparation, communication, and expectations, it should be a relatively seamless process. Contact us at (937) 248-1362 if you would like a free estimate on a new roof, or check out the instant roof estimate feature on our website. Elevated Roofing & Siding proudly serves the Dayton area and surrounding communities including Troy, Tipp City, Vandalia, Centerville, Beavercreek, Springboro, and beyond.