When you need your home’s roof replaced, you probably wonder how long it will take and if you’ll need to stay somewhere else while the old roof comes off and the new roof goes on. The time it takes depends on the project, but roof replacements typically take one day to two weeks. Read on to find out why such a wide range exists.
Roofs don’t last forever, regardless of the roofing material used. You’ll need to hire a professional roofer every few years to replace your home’s roof, but the definition of every few years varies vastly by material type. Let’s consider when you need to book a roofer for a replacement roof.
Of course, you’ll need to have the roof replaced before that time if it becomes severely damaged, such as by a tornado, derecho, or hail storm, all common occurrences in the Oklahoma City area.
Finding the right roofer can take one day to two weeks. In the Oklahoma City metropolitan area, we hope you’ll call Hardworking Roofing and Construction. Our experienced roofing professionals handle both residential and commercial projects. In other states, contact at least three roofing services for estimates. Choose the roofer you trust who provides a reasonable estimate.
You and your roofer will set a date for repairs. If your home needs emergency repairs due to a storm, most roofers prioritize damage but prepare yourself for an inevitable wait if a storm damages many homes.
Before the roofing crew arrives, you’ll need to clean up your yard, including putting away toys and removing sticks and fallen limbs. Mow your yard, too. Trim shrubs around the home, and cut back tree branches that overhang your roof or hang near it. Ensure that the roofers can access any outdoor outlets.
Inside your home, take down any wall décor. Move your plants to a protected area, such as the basement, the morning of the roofers’ arrival. Protect items stored in your home’s attic with tarps or move them to a protected area.
Finally, clear your driveway completely. The roofers will need it to park their vehicles and unload roofing materials. Warn your neighbors that your home will undergo construction work.
How long the tear-off process requires depends on the size of your home. Most homes in the U.S. use asphalt shingles, which have a quick tear-off time.
When re-roofing smaller homes, the roofing deck inspection typically occurs the same day as the tear-off process. On larger homes that require two days for tear-off, the roofing deck inspection typically occurs on day two. If tear-off took two full days, inspecting the roof deck takes an added day.
In most cases, the roofing deck inspection and repairs occur on the same day. On larger homes, though, it can take an added day. If the deck experiences damage, the roofing crew must repair it before installing the new roofing shingles. The roofing deck serves the same function as a subfloor – the framework for the protective layer that goes on top of it.
When a home’s roof deck remains in good condition and requires no repairs, the roofing crew can prepare it for the new roof in one to three hours. The roofer installs the new roofing materials in one to two days.
The roofer conducts a final inspection of the roof either at the end of the day of its installation or the following day. This inspection concludes the installation of your home’s new roof.
Let Hardworking Roofing and Construction of Oklahoma City, OK, help you beautify your home with a replacement roof. Whether you need it now because of storm damage or your roof simply aged, we can help you transform your home, making it safer and enhancing its curb appeal. Call us today at 405-561-8341 for residential and commercial roofing installations, plus roofing gutter repairs and installations. You can depend on Hardworking Roofing and Construction, licensed for roofing and as a general contractor.
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