Having your home's roof repaired is sure to result in better energy efficiency and more overall protection for the structure as time goes on. Here are a couple of things to consider doing when it comes time to have your home's roof repaired:
Get an In-Home Quote
It is important to have your service provider come to your home and inspect your roof in person before requesting a quote for the repair work. Without seeing the roof first, your service provider can offer you an estimate, but you cannot rely on the estimate's accuracy because they won't have a clear understanding of all the repair work that needs to be done or the number of labor hours that will be required to get the work done.
Even if you have a good idea of what needs to be repaired, your service provider might spot other small problems that require attention that could change the scope of the work needed and the fees that are associated with the work. If your service provider comes and inspects your roof in person, they can offer you an accurate quote for the work they plan to do. They can also help you decide whether you should invest in a new type of roofing, fixtures, or sealants. This should make it easy for your to effectively budget for your repair project.
Prepare Your Family for the Project
It is a good idea to prepare your family for the roof repair work that is being planned so that everyone knows what to expect. Make sure everyone knows that it will probably be loud in the home while repairs are being made, so if they have homework to do or otherwise want peace and quiet, they will have to find another place to go or rearrange their schedule accordingly. You could schedule playdates for your kids or ask them to do their homework at a neighbor's house if necessary.
Anyone who will be home while the repair work is being done should also know to stay away from the worksite and surrounding areas. Nails and other dangerous items may fall on the ground while your roof is being worked on which could cause injury. Also, your service provider will not want to have to navigate around household members when doing things like getting rid of old pieces of roofing that are no longer usable, hauling new pieces of roofing up to install, or dealing with power tools extension cords.
