Once you have finalized your roofing choices and signed the contract, there will be a period of several days before and installation day. Make the most out of this time by gradually preparing your home. Roofing and gutter repair contractor Pechacek’s General Contracting, Roofing & Siding LLC lists the things you should do when preparing for installation day.
Trim the Landscaping — Lots of discarded nails will end up on the lawn when your old roof is removed. The shorter the grass on your lawn is, the easier it will be for your roofing contractor to clean it up, which is typically done using large electromagnets.
Cover the Furniture and Put Breakables Away — Roof installations generate dust, debris and vibrations, which may damage indoors items. Cover furniture and electronics with dust covers or plastic sheeting, starting with the ones that you don’t use as often. Remove breakables such as wine glasses and framed photos and store them where they won’t accidentally get bumped. Doing these tasks can help make the process less stressful.
Clear the Driveway — You should clear the space around the house to avoid damaging your car or any other outdoor item from falling debris. It also makes it easier for your siding and roofing contractor securely store the roofing materials, which are usually delivered a few days before installation date.
Make Arrangements for Your Family — In addition to the dust, roof installations are noisy and disruptive, and may upset children and pets. Once you have finalized the installation date, make arrangements to have your kids and pets stay at a relatives’ home, or at a nearby hotel.
Maintain Communication With Your Contractor — A good contractor will stay in touch with you for progress updates before and during installation, so make it a point to keep an open line of communication. You should assign a secondary person-in-charge if you’re not available in case an urgent matter comes up.
Pechacek’s General Contracting, Roofing & Siding LLC is your leading provider of new decks and roofs. Give us a call at (715) 502-2006 or fill out our contact form. We serve customers in River Falls, WI, and the surrounding areas.