Preparing Your Home For Roof Replacement

You’ve put time into researching designs and weighing costs, and now it’s time to install your residential roof replacement.

It’s important to understand that, during roof installation, your property becomes a construction site. There will be roofers on, around and inside your home. Follow these handy pointers from Eagle Watch Roofing for preparing you and your home for the big day.

Prepare Outdoor Area

Prepare the outside of your home by providing clear access to the working space. This means moving outdoor furniture, garbage bins and other “obstacles” out of the way. The helps ensure a safe working environment, and it protects your property.

If you have an air conditioning unit sitting next to your home, you may want to to protect it from falling debris by placing a sheet of plywood on top of it.

Be sure you turn off the thermostat in your home, and unplug the power disconnect switch on the outside wall next to the unit.

Waste Management

There will be a considerable amount of debris from the roof tear off to discard. Your roofing company may use a roll-off dumpster or a dump truck.

In either case, you need to make room for it. Ideally, there will be space for it on your driveway right up to your home. This reduces labor and prevents debris from being littered all the way to the street. Plan ahead if you need to clear your driveway.

Attic Access

Your roofing company may need access to your attic. Make sure the path to the attic access door is free of clutter. Show the project manager the way, so he or she can convey that to workers.

If you have indoor or outdoor pets, make sure they are restricted from any working areas.

Fragile Items

There may be a lot of vibration in your home caused by the construction. Remove mirrors, picture frames and other fragile items from interior walls.

If your residential roof replacement involves the installation of skylights or light tunnels, make sure there is a clear path to these locations, too, and you may want to cover furnishings.

Lastly, clear communication with your roofing company is imperative. When you choose Eagle Watch Roofing for your residential roof replacement in Newnan, rest assured that our commitment to providing outstanding service to you is paramount.

All of our work is completed from start to finish by our in-house staff of reliable and professional roofers. Contact us or give us a call today for your free quote!

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