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How to Prepare Your Home for a Roof Replacement
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Fifteen minutes of prep the night before prevents nearly every install-day annoyance.
Inside
Take pictures and mirrors off walls, especially on upper floors. Cover items in the attic with sheets — decades of dust comes down during tear-off. Plan for noise if you work from home or have small children napping.
Outside
Move vehicles out of the driveway, relocate patio furniture and grills away from the house, and take down anything hanging on exterior walls. Point out any sprinkler heads or fragile plantings to the foreman.
Pets
The noise is genuinely distressing for most dogs. Boarding or a day with a friend is worth arranging.
Access
The crew needs driveway access for the dumpster and material delivery, plus a working exterior outlet. Let neighbors know so nobody is surprised at 7 AM.
If any of this applies to your own home, our roof inspections crews handle it every week, and you can see how we work in your area on our Troy, Ohio roofing page. Inspections and written estimates are free either way — call 937-749-7767.