Things You Should Do When Preparing for a Roof Replacement

No roof lasts forever. So, if you have been or will plan to stay in your home for a long time, then you will probably have to schedule a roof replacement one day. The right preparations can minimize the risk of stress and delays for this project.

Getting the Yard Ready

Many people will be walking in your yard during the project. In addition, nails, old shingles and other debris will fall off your roof. You need to prepare your yard for falling debris. First, you have to clear your vehicles from the driveway and garage to give your roofer some space for their dumpster and vehicles. You will also need to clear any patio furniture from your yard and mark your plants, ponds and sprinkler system.

Talking With Your Family and Neighbors

A roof replacement project can be very loud, dirty and disruptive. As one of the top roofing contractors in the country, we highly recommend talking to your family and neighbors, and warning them about the project so that they know what to expect. You should also keep all of your pets indoors for the duration of the project.

Preparing the Interior

Your roofer won’t work inside your home, but you still need to prepare the interior. A roof replacement will cause your home to vibrate. You will have to clear your attic of any fragile or sentimental items, and you will need to remove all your wall decor. Make sure that your breakables aren’t touching each other or the wall. You will also have to lay down tarps in your attic and garage.

You can rely on Scro’s Roofing Company for all of your roof replacement and roof leak repair needs. We have been in business since 1995, and we are a GAF Master Elite® contractor. Only the top 3% of all roofing companies in the country can meet the requirements for this certification. Our GAF Master Elite contractor designation allows us to offer our customers GAF’s best warranty. Call us at (919) 461-0937 to learn more about our services and products or to ask for a free roof inspection. You can also contact us here.

We had significant hail damage due to the May 2016 hail storm in Cary, and warded off all the storm chasers that came through our area for 2 months after. I called Scro’s Roofing after the insurance adjusted had written off the roof, and they worked us into their busy schedule. Amazing job done by an amazing and hard-working crew. I was impressed by the way they used tarps to protect the landscaping around the house, and Patricia was pretty particular about cleaning up after the crew. Danny was a pleasure to work with, and he provided several improvements to our roof like a installing a chimney cricket and ridge vents. We used Moire black shingles and the roof looks...

Larry O. | Cary, NC

In life you get what you pay for and this is certainly true with Scro’s Roofing. There are so many “fly be night” roofing companies out there who do not have the long standing customer service and support that a local roofing company can offer. Everyone should take the time to educate themselves about the roofing process and the track record of the company, as this is a very larger investment and an area where you don’t want to cut corners. The team at Scro’s Roofing provided me with many educational links and never pressured me into a sale. They wanted to ensure that I fully understood the process and trusted that I would make an intelligent decision. This sharing...

Kevin A. | Wake Forest, NC

Scro’s Roofing installed a new roof on our home and everything went exactly as planned and scheduled. The installation crew covered all our plants and deck when removing the roof and then cleaned up perfectly when the job was done. We were kept informed all along the job from start to finish so we knew how and when everything would be done. I’ve never experienced a contractor, a company or an owner like Danny who worked with us on every detail. Further, we had gotten several other quotes with Scro’s being the best. This project couldn’t have been done more smoothly… We greatly appreciate Danny the owner and Sarah our scheduling contact. They both were there for all and every...

Joe V. | Cary, NC

We just had our roof done by Scro’s Roofing, and we are very happy with the results. Danny and his office were very helpful in answering all of my questions. I did a good bit of research beforehand, and after talking with Danny, I had a lot of confidence that they are up to date on best practices and latest materials. In particular, I liked that they hand nail the shingles, use a synthetic underlayment instead of tar paper, install a drip edge, and provide a 10-year labor warranty. The thing about getting a new roof is that most people may not find out whether the installer did a bad job or used inferior materials for 5-10 years when they...

Matt B. | Cary, NC

The big hail storm of May 2, 2016 did extensive damage to our roof (and Leaf-Guard gutters as well). Our insurance company appraised the roof and said it all needed to be replaced. My first choice was again Scro’s Roofing. I was not about to use one of the “storm chasers” that descended on our neighborhood like carpetbaggers from who knows where. Danny, the owner of Scro’s Roofing looked up my record from seven years ago and was able to give me an estimate almost immediately from the information he already had on file. Their estimate was within a couple percent of what our insurance had already written a check which made the decision to go with Scro’s Roofing again...

David C. | Cary, NC

I had a great experience working with Danny and his team. Danny even recommended a less expensive roofing product based on our needs. Sarah was so helpful and accommodating throughout the process. I wish all home repairs/renovations were this easy and professional. A wonderful company to work with!

Kate L. | Cary, NC

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