When you have a roofing installation done on your home, you are providing your loved ones with a layer of protection as well as making your house look better than ever before. The roof can add value to your home and make your house stand out over others. When the roof installation begins, it is helpful to have a general idea of what to expect to help you be as prepared as possible for the work being done to your home. Here are a few things you can expect with your new roof installation.
Before the Work
Many roofing companies choose to have a dumpster delivered to your house prior to them coming to get the work done. The dumpster will serve as a location to throw trash and old shingles in as the crew is working on your roofing. This is important to know if you park a vehicle on the street, you need to make sure you have another place for it to go while the work is being done on the roof. The materials used for the roofing installation might also arrive at your house before the crews arrive.
During the Work
While your roofing installation is taking place, you need to make sure your children and pets are as safe as possible and not in the way of the roofing crews. They usually will throw old shingles off of the roof, so make sure the area below them is clear of your loved ones. Roofing installations tend to be very loud for people inside the house, so you might consider arranging care for children and pets to keep everyone's stress levels low and manageable.
After the Work
Once the roof installations are complete, your crew will need to clean up all of the debris and nails that might have fallen during the completion of the job. There is usually a final walk through to make sure the job is done to your standards as well as the company's standards. You should use this time to ask any questions about caring for your new roof, as you need to take good care of it from the beginning to protect your investment. The dumpster will be picked up either the day the job is completed or 1–2 days following the job. When you are completely satisfied and the job is completed, you will be asked for final payment from the roofing company.
Reach out to a roofing company for more information about roofing installations.
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