If your shingles have reached the end of their useful life, a reliable roofer can help restore your home to full functionality with a replacement. However, this project will temporarily transform your home into a work zone. While the team will strive to minimize disruptions, taking some proactive steps of your own can make the process proceed even more smoothly. The guide below looks at how you can prepare for the contractor's arrival.

How to Get Ready for a New Roof Installation

1. Trim Trees & Cut the Grass

To ensure safe and easy access to the roof for the team, have any overhanging tree limbs cut back. This can also help limit the number of leaves and twigs that fall into your gutters once work is complete, reducing the risk of clogs.

You should also mow the lawn. While a roofer will usually use tarps and drop cloths to catch any shingles or nails that fall off during the installation process, some items may get blown away in the wind and get lost in the grass. A trimmed yard makes it easier to see these items. 

2. Remove Wall Decorations & Silence Alarms

Any paintings, framed photographs, or decorations hung on your walls could be shaken loose by vibrations from the roof work. To avoid damage to these items, remove them, and store them in a safe place. If you have a security system, this might also be activated by the hammering overhead, so consider turning it off for the duration of the project.

3. Protect Items in the Attic

When roofers hammer new shingles into place, their work can often dislodge dust and small pieces of debris in your attic, causing these particles to fall on any belongings kept there. Relocate any valuable antiques or heirlooms to a basement or other secure location to protect them. Cover any remaining items with old bedsheets or drop cloths to keep cleaning to a minimum and prevent minor scratches or blemishes.

To schedule a roof replacement, turn to the professionals at Pyramid Roofing. These contractors have served homeowners throughout the Omaha, Lincoln, and Council Bluffs, NE, areas since 2001, offering a wide range of services, including roofing repairs, and window, gutter, and siding installation. Call them at (402) 502-9300 to request a free estimate, and visit their website to learn more about their services.