Roof installation is a major endeavor. Although it can be done in a single day—weather permitting—it’s a tedious process that can affect the whole family. Thankfully, there are steps you can take in advance to protect your belongings and make the situation easier for everyone.

How to Prepare for a Residential Roof Replacement 

1. Make Arrangements for Your Kids & Pets

If any children or pets live in your home, consider making other arrangements for them when your contractors are there. The constant noise during roof installation can be stressful, and can also disrupt sleeping schedules for children who take naps throughout the day. Sending children to daycare or a relative’s house will also ensure they don’t get into any trouble around the tools and equipment. 

2. Put Away Any Fragile Decor 

Over the course of the day, constant vibrations from roof installation could knock pictures off your walls and mementos off your shelves. To avoid damaging your most vulnerable decor, take it down before the work starts. If you store any valuable items in the attic, it’s also wise to cover them with sheets as the constant hammering may cause dust and other debris to fall.

3. Remove Your TV Accessories  

If you have cable or satellite TV, arrange for your provider to remove all the accessories on or near the roof prior to your roof installation. Not only will antennas, cables, and satellite dishes pose a hazard to the workers, but they could also get damaged. However, if there are any TV accessories on the roof that are no longer functional, the contractor may be happy to remove and dispose of them for you. 

If you are in need of roof installation in Illinois or Missouri, turn to Shrum Roofing & Construction. Based in Waterloo, IL, this roofing contractor is backed by more than 100 years of experience. The only company in the area that does flat roofs, they also work on decks, siding, gutters, and downspouts. Their service areas include St. Louis County in Missouri and Monroe, Madison, Randolph, and St. Clair counties in Illinois. To request a free estimate for your roof installation, reach out online or call (618) 977-3425.