What is involved in roof repair:
It goes without saying that anyone that owns a home knows they have structural and foundational responsibilities over time. The mere fact of owning a home is this in a nutshell. Once you own it, the projects cannot be passed off onto someone else. It’s your home, it’s your responsibility. And sometimes those responsibilities are a hefty undertaking. Insurance company, get ready!
High on the list of responsibility of home ownership is structural integrity of the roof. With any luck, the roof was repaired or replaced before you purchased it and subsequently increased the value. You likely knew this going into it, if this was the case. In case of the opposite scenario, you likely knew this as well and knew it was going to be a project at some point. Either way it needs to be done.
So what if you find yourself in a position of not having the option to repair your roof but rather need to replace your roof? This scope of work begins with the right roofing resource to handle the project. Once that is accomplished and the process is scheduled to begin, here is a little of what you can expect in the process of replacing your roof:
- Insurance claim will be the first step. This will often drive the process and scope of work. This will also drive the financial implications. Once the approval is obtained from the Insurance company then the scope of work will be determined
- Your roofing company and contractor will then provide a detailed range of work including timeline, pricing and extent of displacement if necessary for you and your family.
- Next will be the necessary city permitting and green light to begin the work. This is always handled by your roofing company and would be a part of the complete scope of work they have quoted you.
- Now the actual work can begin. At this point the structure will be set up for the work to begin. This will include getting the surrounding perimeter of your property ready for the construction to begin.
- Work begins. The actual replacement process begins and the scope of work and timeline goes into effect. This can take days or a week depending on the amount of work and the size of the home. Again, this will all be clearly spelled out to you from the contractor.
- Once the full scope of work has been completed then a full cleanup of the property is done. Your property will be left in an equal to or better condition that it was in before the work started.
In any case the details and timing will vary. What won’t vary will be thorough, professional work done by well trained and qualified roofing professionals. The right resource at the right time will serve you for years to come in quality and peace of mind.