Do I Need To Be Home When My Roof Is Installed?


You should ask your roofer whether you need to be home when your roof is being installed or repaired. In most cases you don't need to be home, but ultimately it's your decision.

Here are some things to consider:

  • Roof work is noisy and for that reason alone some people prefer to leave and come back at the end of the day.
  • Talk with the roofing company before the work begins to determine whether they will need access to the inside of your house (i.e., do they need to get upstatirs or into the attic for any reason? Skylights?).
  • Are they going to need access to electrical power inside the home, or do you have outside outlets available for their tools, nail guns, air compressors, etc.?
  • Do you need to turn off alarm systems?
  • Will anything inside need to be moved?
  • Will pets need to be contained away from the work area?
  • Do you feel like you need to be home to make sure proper care is taken to avoid damage to flowers, shrubbery, trees, gardens, etc.?
  • Do you feel comfortable enough with the company, its reputation and its employees to let them inside your home while you're away?

Based on these and other factors, you'll have to decide whether you need to be home when you're having roof work done. Discuss these and any issues with the roofing company when you're getting the estimate to avoid any confusion or misunderstandings when they arrive to begin the job.