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Even the sturdiest roof will wear out after a few decades, making roof replacement necessary to ensure your home stays insulated and protected. After scheduling this service, your next task is to get your home ready so the project goes smoothly. To start, follow these expert tips.

How to Prepare Your Home for Roof Replacement

1. Plan for Kids & Pets

The busy workers and interesting sounds could draw the attention of curious children and animals. However, if they wander outside, they could distract workers or get hurt by falling debris. Have some ideas and resources to keep them occupied indoors or take them elsewhere for the day.

2. Alert the Neighbors

In case your neighbors have kids or pets of their own or simply have low tolerances for noise, it's polite to inform them of the date and time of your roof replacement. That way, they can plan to stay safe or even be away for the day. To do this, leave them a note on their door or in their mailbox.

3. Clear the Yard & Driveway

roof replacementTo prevent dust and debris from dirtying or breaking your outdoor furniture, potted plants, and lawn ornaments, move everything you can carry inside your home or garage. Move your cars in your garage, too, or park them down the street if there's no room, as the contractors will need the driveway for their vehicles.

If you have trees near your home, trim the branches so there's no risk that they'll fall on the roof. Also, mow the lawn so you can easily find lost debris and tools after the job is done.

4. Protect Indoor Belongings

If you have an attic and can't move its contents elsewhere in your home, cover the items with a tarp or plastic sheets. That way, they won't be covered by dust or dirt shaken off the roof.

The roof replacement process also tends to cause houses to tremble, so remove mirrors, clocks, artwork, and other wall hangings or decorations to make sure they don't fall and break.

5. Locate Outlets

To do their job, roofers will need to plug various tools and equipment into power outlets. Find out where these are on the exterior of the house or clear a path for the contractors to use interior ones so no time is wasted searching for them.

 

To ensure your home gets a high-quality roof replacement, contact MAP Construction in Oakwood Village, OH. With over 50 years of experience serving their community, their knowledge on roof repairs and installation guarantees you’ll be satisfied with their work. They’ll even offer roof cleaning services to keep the surface in good condition afterward. For a free quote, call them today at (216) 220-6033 or message them online.

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