Is It Safe to Stay Home During the Reroofing Process?

Many homeowners experience the inevitable challenge of having to fix or replace their home’s roof. Whether your roof suffered damage due to a storm or has simply reached the end of its lifespan, you will at some point need to replace roofing materials. As you prepare for your roof’s replacement, you may be asking yourself if it’s safe to stay home during this process.

Yes, in nearly every case you can stay home during roof replacement. The interior of your home shouldn’t be affected by the replacement of roofing materials, although your home may be a little noisier while the job is being performed.

Should I Stay or Should I Go?

You may worry about being exposed to external elements while the reroofing process is in full swing. It is rare for your roof decking to need to be replaced, so your home’s attic or interior should not be exposed to the elements while the reroofing job is being performed.

While you’ll likely have to make some adjustments to your daily schedule, like postponing having friends or family over or making sure cars are out of your driveway, you can still safely live in your home.

Noise

Roof replacement is far from quiet. You’ll likely have to endure hours of distracting noises. If you work remotely or have infants or extremely young children at home, the noise may hinder your ability to focus or interfere with your child’s sleep schedules.

Luckily, roofers only work during the day, so you’ll likely be at work and your children will probably be at school while most of the roofing work is being performed.

Increased Traffic

The roof installers will likely try to minimize the time they spend indoors, but they might need to access your home during the reroofing process. You’ll also be expected to stay out of the way for safety reasons. While seeing strangers on your property can be uncomfortable, the benefit is you have an opportunity to oversee their work and bring up any concerns you may have in real time.

Roofers might also be parked in or near your driveway and make it difficult for you to pull vehicles in or out of your garage. Luckily this is only a temporary inconvenience, as they’re generally able to finish the job in a single day or two (depending on the job).

Stressed Out Pets

Although reroofing really isn’t all that disruptive for the residents of a home, it can be stressful for pets. They may be unsettled by the noise of strangers clomping around on your home’s roof or being on your property. If you think your pets will be stressed out by the reroofing process, your best bet may be to send them to a friend’s house or a boarding facility while your roof is being worked on.

How Long Will Replacing Your Roof Take?

An experienced roofing contractor will give you an estimated timeframe as to how long it’ll take to replace your roof. It’s likely they entire process will take no more than a day or two to complete. However, the length of the process really depends on the size of the home, the damage being fixed and the type of material being installed.  

Consult with the Roofing Contractors and Plan Accordingly

Make sure you and your roofing contractor have gone over all the specifics of the installation process. It’s unlikely they will advise you to leave your home while roof work is being done. In most cases only roofing materials are removed, not roof decking, beams or any other structural components of your home.

The Bottom Line

You should be able to live in your home during the reroofing process, but you may have to adjust your schedule or suffer some inconveniences.

Contact Total Roof Solutions in Atlanta for High-Quality Roof Repair and Installation

Whether you need your roof fixed or replaced, our expert contractors are here to deliver on our promise of quality service and products. Our team is renowned for working fast and getting jobs done quickly without sacrificing roofing quality. Any disruptions to your home environment will be minimal.

We specialize in thorough roof inspections, roof repairs and roof installations.

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