Roofing Checklist: Before, During and After
(Getting Ready For Your Roof Job)
BEFORE
- Keep your driveway clear for materials delivery and a debris container.
- Upon delivery, check shingles for color accuracy and damage.
- Make sure shingles are kept dry and protected from rain.
- Park cars away from the house.
- Turn off automatic sprinklers at least one day prior to repair or installation, and keep turned off for the duration of the project.
- Move all outdoor furniture from decks, etc. to the middle or rear of yard.
- Disable your alarm systems because hammering and vibration may trigger alarms.
- Move outdoor potted plants away from the house or into the garage.
- Cover swimming pools and hot tubs.
- Make arrangements for pets to stay out of the way.
- Remove all pictures and wall hangings, and remove breakable items from all shelves. Hammering and vibration can cause items to fall.
- Cover items in attic with tarp or plastic.
DURING
- If you will not be home during the job, make sure the crew has a contact number (work phone, cell phone, etc.).
- Make sure crew has access to outside water and electricity.
- Nails and/or debris may be present around the perimiter of the house during work -- please be careful until cleanup is completed.
- Keep children and pets away from the work area. Use caution when when leaving the house to avoid falling debris.
- On a tear-off you can expect some dirt and dust to fall into your attic. Please cover boxes and valuables with plastic or dropcloths.
- Bad weather is always a factor in roofing jobs. On any given day, crews will not remove more shingles than they can replace or protect with felt.
AFTER
- Although we perform a thorough cleanup when the job is finished, there is always the possibility of missed nails that have settled down into the grass or fallen into bushes.
- If you have not already received them, please contact us to obtain copies of your Workmanship Warranty and Manufacturer's Warranty.
- Check gates/fences before letting pets back outside.
- Tips on Choosing the Right Contractor
- Questions To Ask Your Contractor
- How To Tell If I Need A New Roof?
- Do I Need To Be Home When The Roof Is Installed?
- Do I Need To Be Home For The Estimate?
- Should I Remove Old Shingles First?
- How Long Does It Take To Replace A Roof?
- How Much Does It Cost To Replace A Roof?
- How Important Is Roof Ventilation?
- How To Remove Algae Stains?
- What To Do About Roof Discoloration and Stains?
- How Often Should My Roof Be Inspected?
- Roofing Checklist: Before, During and After
- Evaluating Wind And Hail Damage
- Materials Checklist for The Do-It-Yourselfer
