Should I Stay Home During Roof Replacement?

What You Should Know If You Stay Inside Your Home During Roof Replacement

So, you've just been with your contractor, and they told you it's best you leave during the replacement process.

But why?

Are they trying to swindle you?

No! Quite the contrary, between the constant banging, dust, and people milling around, you'll just be in the way.

Let's break it down some more.

It's Very Loud

If you've ever been in your home while someone is hammering nails into the roof, you don't know how loud it can get.

With all that banging, you're going to have a pretty hard time concentrating.

Sure, if you have a two-story house, then the noise won't be so unbearable, but it'll still be pretty annoying.

It Will Annoy Your Pets

You can't forget about your pets. From what we've heard from our clients, cats seem to be more affected by all the noise than dogs.

We even had a couple of customers that had problems with their cats weeks after the roof replacement.

There were a couple of dogs that had a problem with the noise, too.

As a general rule of thumb, if your dog is scared by lighting, it's best you leave your home. This way you won't traumatize the little fella.

The installation process doesn't take more than a couple of days, and your pets will thank you for it.

You Have To Stay Out Of The Way The Contractors During The Roof Replacement Process

When you hire a roofing contractor, you should trust them that they know what they're doing.

This is why it's critical you stay out of their way as much as possible. Otherwise, you're risking getting yourself or someone else hurt. Don't forget, there will be a lot of stuff flying off the roof, and workers can't always see who's walking around.

Sure, the workers won't just throw old shingles wherever. However, if you stand below or near a gutter line, there's a great chance you're going to get hit by some debris.

If you stay home, it's critical you talk with the contractor and find out which part of the roof they're tearing off so you don't accidentally get hurt.

Your Kids Can Get Hurt

Kids are naturally curious and playful, and you can't always keep a watchful eye on them.

It's pretty common for children to "spy" on contractors as they go about their duties.

If you're going to stay at home, it's imperative you inform your kids about the safety hazards that involve roof replacement. You should also provide them with helmets to ensure they don't get hurt if, God forbid, they get struck by falling debris.

Your Car Will Be In The Way

Another thing you need to consider is your car/s.

One of the first things roofing contractors do when they arrive at your home is ensure they don't block your car.

But if you tell them you're not going to go anywhere on the day of the installation, they're probably going to block you in. So, after a couple of hours, the noise has become unbearable, and you want to leave - but you can't because your car is blocked.

Now you have to tell the contractor to stop all the work so they can move their truck so you can leave. This will just prolong the renovation process and cause unnecessary stress.

Thankfully, you can easily avoid this situation by simply moving your car out of your driveway.