To Stay or Leave During Home Roof Replacement

Renovating your home can be a loud and messy process. Removing your existing roof and putting on a new one also takes time. You could be living with a renovation for some time if you choose to stay in your home during the roof replacement process. Ultimately, it comes down to your personal preference, but here are some common questions concerning staying at home while your roof is being replaced. 

How Loud Is a Home Roof Replacement? 

Roof replacement can be loud at times, but the noise does not continue all day long. You will enjoy pockets of quiet while workers remove the old roofing. When they have to hammer in the nails for the new roofing, however, the process can get noisy. The pounding will likely continue for several hours at a time. 

How Long Does a Roof Replacement Take? 

Roof replacement takes less time than you might expect. In some cases, if you have a small roof and the existing shingles are easy to remove, it can take a week or two. In other cases, on big custom roof replacements, the process can take several weeks. Factors that could impact timing include: 

• Weather.

• Project complexity and what material is being used.

• Home and materials accessibility.

Staying at home for a day or two presents no challenges, as most people can leave the house during the contractors' work hours. However, you may need to plan in advance if you plan to leave the house for weeks at a time. 

Is It Dangerous to Stay in a Home During Roof Replacement? 

The big question isn't if you can live in a house while the roof is being replaced. You can stay in your home if you want to during a renovation. The better question is if it is safe to stay in the home during roof replacement. After all, you want to keep yourself and your family safe from potential danger. 

The answer? Staying in your home while the work is being done is safe. While you may find your schedule disrupted, and while the process can be loud, you may prefer to watch the contractors while they perform the work. That way, you can see how things evolve day to day and can ask questions throughout the process. 

Choose Huber & Associates for Quality Roof Replacement

Are you interested in getting a new roof for your home? Contact Huber & Associates to explore our options for reroofing and roofing restoration available across the United States today.