Dear Customer,

The good news is you are getting a new roof. The bad news is we are going to tear off your old roof. A roof tear off is a dirty, filthy job, and there are a few things you can do before we start that will help you be better prepared for the work.

To begin with, please remove all vehicles from the garage and driveway before the job begins. Once the crew arrives, we will need room to work, stage materials, and clean up. It is also a good idea to cover up anything in your garage that may be damaged from dirt, dust, and falling debris. This may include stored china, Christmas decorations, tools, bicycles, boxes, and anything else you want protected.

Around the outside of your house and garage, please remove or cover up anything that could be damaged from dirt, dust, and debris. This may include patio furniture, pools, spas, potted plants, and other items around the home.

Inside the house, there are a few areas that may need special attention. Please completely cover the area underneath any open beam ceilings. If you have skylights, cover the area under them and remove any furniture that is directly below them. We will remove the skylights during the roofing process, and of course we will reinstall them after. Please also cover the area under any bathroom vents. Some bathroom vents may need to be cleaned out before tear off.

If you have stored items in your attic, please cover those as well, along with any heating and cooling units. Also, because there will be lots of vibration during the entire process, please remove any valuables that you have on interior walls and shelves.

During the roofing work, please keep all windows and doors closed. It is also a good idea to inform your neighbors so they can close their windows too. Please keep your pets inside or at a neighbor’s house during the job.

One more thing before we begin—most jobs require electrical power, so please leave a cord running out from the garage. Because of the noise levels, it is advisable that you spend the day away from your home.

We will protect your plants and flowers the best we can with either tarps or plywood. We will also do an extensive clean up outside your property and your neighbors’ property of any debris.

Roof tear offs are usually completed within one day, so you will not have to put up with the mess for too long. Please be prepared and be patient. We will be finished and gone before you know it, and you will have a beautiful new roof that you will not have to worry about for years to come.

After the roof installation is complete, please check your water heater stack connections to ensure no separations have occurred.

Thank you,
Mike Killeen Quality Roofing Company