What to Expect When Roofing

Roofing your property is a big undertaking and requires some planning. EHI is happy to answer questions and help the project go smoothly. Here are a few things to keep in mind as your project is on the way.

Traffic
If you are having the roof torn off, EHI may place a dumpster close to your house in which to throw the existing roofing into. There may be a few vehicles parked by your house. Park your car on the street so you don't find yourself blocked in. It might be a good idea to tell your neighbors of the upcoming project and how long the project is estimated to take.

Noise
There will be noise. If you are having the roof torn off, the roofing crew will use saws, pry bars and other tear-off tools to prepare the substrate for your new roof system.
If your project does not require any tear off, the noise should be limited somewhat.

Broken Pictures
There can be quite a bit of vibration in the house when the crew moves the roofing material around or if any carpentry work and hammering is required. It is a good idea to remove any large or expensive mirrors and pictures from your walls to avoid them falling and becoming damaged. If you have heavy ceiling fans or chandeliers you may want to take those down as well. Ask EHI about anything you're unsure about.

Debris
There will be some debris with any roofing project. The most debris will occur with a tear-off situation. It is not uncommon for the debris to fall into flower beds and other shrubs. If you have some delicate plants you need to point these out to EHI so proper precautions can be made (including tarping shrubs).

Damaged Landscaping
Sometimes roofing access can't be obtained by the driveway and the only way to load the roof with materials and equipment is to gain access across your lawn. This is where you need to work with EHI to find ways to minimize the chance of damage to your lawn without raising the cost of your project. We are happy to work with you to accomplish this.