How to Prepare Your Home for a Roof Repair: A 7-Step Guide
Roof repairs are overwhelming, we know. It is a stressful time for everybody involved. Preparing ahead of time for a roof repair can give you peace of mind while the repairs are being made. We are here to help you prepare your house for when roofers come to turn everything upside down.
After reading this, you’ll know everything that you need to be ready for your roof repair. We guarantee that these steps will make you realize getting a roof repair isn’t that messy after all.
Step 1- Kids and Pets First
A roof repair can be very disturbing. There will be loud noises, constant movement, and many workers on site. If you think this is too overwhelming for your kids and pets, be sure to organize a visit to the park or a play date to wind down.
Step 2- Clear the Way!
Residential roofing services will probably use your driveway. It is in your best interest to move your vehicles out of the way. Contractors will need access to their tools and a place to load shingles and debris. It is best if you also keep your garage doors closed during construction to avoid any dust and debris from sneaking in.
Protect your car and park at a safe distance from your driveway. While you are at it, also think about outdoor furniture, garden pots, bikes, and landscape lighting.
Step 3- Strip Down Your Walls…
Vibrations from people walking, using hammers, and machinery on your roof may travel through the walls of your home. Just play it safe and move any decorations or furniture that is not screwed to the walls.
Step 4- Cover Your Attic Up
In a roof replacement, all the walking and pounding in your roof can cause dust or small debris to fall in your attic. It is a good idea to cover any storage you have in your attic with an old sheet or a drop cloth. This allows you to keep most of your belongings clean and for a lighter clean up afterward.
Step 5- Trim, Trim, Trim!
Trim any tree branches that hang low near your roof before roofers begin working. It is common for contractors to use tarps to protect plants and grass that are in the immediate perimeter of your home. Cut grass will help keep fallen debris from hiding in your lawn, making cleanup faster and more thorough.
Step 6- Sprinkler Sprinkler Little Brat
There is nothing more annoying than when you forget to turn the sprinklers off while working on the yard. At that point sprinklers turn into your worst enemy. Remember to turn your sprinkler system off before you give your roofers an unwanted shower.
Step 7- Hey There, Neighbor!
We get that loud noises are annoying. Speak to your neighbors and let them know what is going on and how long it is going to last. Hopefully, it will all be over with minimal disturbance.
Make Sure to Hire Roofing Professionals!
Your roof is an essential component of your home. If you have any issues with your roof, it can put the rest of your home at risk.
We know that choosing the right residential roofing services can be tough.
Lobo Construction Covers You Better. We offer residential roofing services and pride in the work we do. Lobo Construction respects your privacy as well as the wellbeing of your home.
