5 Things to Keep in Mind Before Starting the Roof Estimate Process

October 28, 2022

As a homeowner, you would always want your home to be in shape no matter what because it is a huge investment for you and your family.

Are you considering getting a new roof because the old one has fallen apart or is tearing down? The truth is that the roof is the most important part of the house as it shields the house from all kinds of weather and keeps you protected and warm. With so many new homes being built every other day, there is an entire roofing industry that keeps everything together and ensures that the best quality roofs are provided to people.

 If you are preparing for the roofing process at your home, here are 5 tips that you should keep in mind before the actual process starts.

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1.     Consider Roof Material Options

As there are several different types of options when it comes to roof materials, make sure that you do your research and find out which material is the most suitable for you. Over the years, roofing technology has gone through a lot of changes and progress, so maybe when your house was initially built, many new options were not there.

Some popular roofing materials include traditional shingles, which are made out of asphalt and slate and other modern options include metal roofs as well. Moreover, as each material has its own pros and cons, you can go through the details of each and see what suits you according to the place that you live in.

2.      Research Cost Estimate

It would be best if you kept in mind that when you are opting for a new roof, then you will have to invest a certain amount to ensure that your roof lasts for a long time and is of good quality. When calculating roofing costs, keep in mind that you will have to pay labour costs, material costs, cost to remove the old roof, as well as clean-up costs after the roof has been installed.

Once you have estimated the costs of the new roof, then check if you have enough budget to invest in the roofing process or not. Keep in mind that, at times, hidden or unexpected costs can also come up you should also be prepared for those.

3.      Think About People and Pets

When the company finally starts working on the roof of the house, you should know that the entire process will take some time and will also be noisy at the same time. If you have pets, the elderly, or small kids at home who might be disturbed because of the constant loud noise so you will have to do something about that as well.

You can either shift your family members and pets to a relative’s or an alternative home until the roof has been installed. If you don’t have that option, then make sure that your kids understand that they will have to be careful, and some areas of the house will be off-limits until the roof replacement process has been completed.

4.      Decide on a Start and End Date

Once you have finalized a roofing company for the replacement or repair of your roof, then you should sit down with them and discuss the essentials on the start and end date of the project. Finalizing dates is a necessity that should be done because you will have to be available at all times when the construction work is going on.

Deciding on the dates will also give the workers an idea that they are supposed to be effective and efficient at their work, and they should complete it within the given timeframe. However, as unexpected situations can arise any time, you should keep some buffer days to ensure no one faces any trouble.

5.      Question About the Warranty

If you are making a considerable investment in the roof of your house, you would want everything to be perfect and would also want to ensure that you have back up in case anything goes wrong. As such important details shouldn’t be left out. Make sure you ask your roofing contractor about this and request them to sign you a warranty so you can have the assurance that if something goes wrong, they will be there to fix it.

Ideally, your roofing contractors will provide you with a written warranty, so make sure that you keep it safe with you because you might need it anytime.

Coming up with the details about a roof estimate can be slightly difficult if you haven’t ever done it before. However, there is no need for you to worry as you reach out to us at Bel Islands Home Improvement for a free consultation regarding a new roof.

We have a vast amount of experience in all kinds of roofing and have dealt with multiple projects over the years. Call us now at (508) 280-1794. You can also drop us an email at belislands@gmail.com, and we will get right back to you.

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