Schulte Roofing’s 6-Step Roofing Replacement Process
Ready to replace your roof? Great! The first step is knowing where to start.
Unfortunately, replacing your roof can be a very daunting task that involves multiple meetings, scheduling, and work. In other words, it may not seem as exciting as it looks if it’s your first time replacing your roof.
Knowing and understanding the process of replacing your roof can better prepare you for when installation day comes. Here is a detailed 6-step process for a standard residential roof replacement and how Schulte Roofing can help you easily get through the process.
What Is a Roof Replacement?
Roof replacement is a construction process in which a home's roof is torn off from top to bottom and replaced with newer materials. Replacing is typically done once or twice in a lifetime if you have suitable materials, outstanding workmanship, and regular maintenance.
Roof replacement can be done for many different reasons. For example, severe storms, leaks, aging components, rotting, and deterioration are all reasons to consider replacing your roof.
But don't wait too long. If you brush off vital signs of deterioration, you may be looking at costs higher than you planned.
Benefits of Replacing Your Roof
Other than the above reasons, roof replacement has many other benefits. Some include
If any of these benefits interest you, then consider replacing your roof and calling your local contractor today.
What Is the Roofing Replacement Process?
If you’ve gone through all the roof replacement basics and decide to go through with it, you’ll need some help learning the process.
Here’s a detailed list of how Schulte Roofing will professionally install your new roof for you, from start to finish
Step 1. Schedule Inspection and Remedy Visit
The first thing you’ll want to do is get a good look at your roof. Get in touch with Schulte Roofing, and we’ll send out one of our professional roofing project managers to inspect your roofing.
With our comprehensive inspection, you’ll get a detailed report of your roof, covering every roofing system point. And the best part is that it’s completely tailored to your roof, giving you personalized insight into what you need.
Step 2. Get an Accurate Estimate and Contract
Now that you've got a pretty good picture of what state your roof is in, you will want to know what you need to replace your roof.
Our project manager will tell you precisely what you need after the inspection. For example, if the project manager believes that you only need a repair, they'll give you some recommendations on starting that process. Don't need a replacement? Our project manager will then provide helpful guidance on what alternatives you can do to fix your roof.
Review the estimate carefully. Now is the time to discuss all the small details about the budget, materials, designs, and terms.
If you agree, the project manager will write up a contract for you. Then, all you have to do is pick up a pen and sign it.
Our contractor will then discuss in depth with you about the work process. They'll always consider you and your family's busy life when creating the schedule. Remember to write down the schedule on your calendar and create reminders for every step.
Step 3. Wait for Materials to Arrive At Your Door
Now all you have to do is wait.
Once you lock in a date for installing your roof, our Schulte Roofing project manager will begin ordering all the materials.
All the components and materials will be left at your door, packaged, and placed in trucks or special containers, ready for when the contractors come.
Until then, you should prepare your property for when the contractors arrive.
Firstly, make sure that all your personal belongings are out of the driveway or yard. It's vital that no obstructions can get in the way of work.
Secondly, if you're sure your family will not leave the house that day, you should put your cars into the garage to avoid any damage from falling debris.
Having a clear space for everyone involved will lower the risks of injury to you and the workers.
Step 4. Prepare for Replacement
Once work begins, the process should be quick. If everything goes smoothly, you should be looking at your new and improved roof in just a few hours. Here’s a quick breakdown of what the installation process should look like.
1. Tear Off
When contractors arrive on time at your home and begin propping the grounds for protection by placing tarps to protect your yard and setting up designated waste containers for disposal. They’ll then start the tearing process, moving along one side of the roof until they come to the other end.
Remember that various materials and components compromise your roof. This includes
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Contractors have to take every piece off to place the new ones. Then, all the old materials will be disposed of in designated waste containers and taken to be recycled. During this step, your gutters are also cleaned from any roofing debris left behind.
When that’s over, the installation is next.
2. Installation
After ensuring that all the materials are gone, and all that remains is the deck, the roofing contractors will begin placing the new materials.
Our system involves moving along the roof and starting from where the old roof was torn off first. This makes the work more efficient.
First, the roof decking and leak barrier are placed. Then the ice and water shield are added to protect your roof from extreme weather conditions.
Next is installing the shingles right before the ventilation goes in. And last but not least, the ridge cap shingles are carefully placed at the top to help defend against future leakage.
It’s important to know that the quality of materials and workmanship determines whether your roof lasts a lifetime or not.
The best thing about Schulte Roofing is that our installation process is done only by experts with years of experience and handcrafted roofing according to the manufacturer’s specifications.
We use hammers and nails instead of a nail gun to ensure the roofing is installed carefully without overdriving and damaging the materials. You can also rest assured that your roof will fit your home perfectly due to double-checked measurements.
3. Cleanup
Now that your new roof is in place, our Schulte Roofing contractors will start the cleanup process.
We will begin by discarding any large debris we find while searching around. Then, for smaller debris that can be easily overlooked, the contractors will use our magnetic tool to pick up any small nails or metal scraps.
Workers will then gather the tarps and tools, pack them into the trucks, and leave your home as clean as when they arrived.
4. QA Inspection
Although the installation process may seem like it's over and done, there's still one more step before we can go to the next part. And that's to ensure that your roof is the best.
After the contractors leave your home, an independent inspection professional will be scheduled to come to your home. These inspection professionals' job is to ensure you didn't get an inferior roof than what you agreed to have.
The QA inspection process involves checking the quality of materials and work done. Keep in mind that a roof combines many components that are very heavy when put together. So the inspection professional must ensure that the contractors installed the roof according to the manufacturer's requirements.
Additionally, they will inspect your yard for leftover debris and trash. And finally, ensure that you, as the homeowner are satisfied with the work done.
Step 5. Pay For Your Roof
During the start of the roofing process, your insurance would have given you an estimate of how much they would provide you in funds to cover the costs of your roof replacement. They will then issue you a payment to have the work begin. And after the installation is done, you should expect another check in the mail for the final amount. You can then sign it off to Schulte Roofing.
If you're wondering what it will cost to replace a roof, various factors determine the final price of your roof replacement. Some include
We have a list of important roofing pricing factors that will certainly help you. Just remember that what impacts your final costs will be different for someone else. Discuss all of this with your insurance company and our contractors beforehand.
Step 6. Review Maintenance and Warranty
The final step is to review your new warranty with Schulte Roofing.
When installing a new roof, you will automatically get a new warranty. This is to protect you from any defective materials or sloppy workmanship. And with Schulte Roofing, you’ll be able to get our Bulletproof Roof Guarantee.
Our warranty ensures that if you are unsatisfied with the work or if the materials the contractor used are somehow defective, you won’t have to worry about getting caught in the middle of a blame game.?
Schulte Roofing will instead accept responsibility for any faults the manufacturer refuses to accept. We will honor the burden and get your roof fixed.
With our Roof Shield Maintenance Program, you’ll also benefit from 3 years of roof maintenance. Read up on our roof warranty and guarantee to know everything we offer.
With these warranties, you can rest assured that your roof will get the best treatment to last long.
Next Steps
And that’s it!
With a better understanding of the roof replacement process, you can go into it without becoming overwhelmed at every corner.
If you are looking for a College Station roofing contractor for your roof replacement, we’ll walk you through it from the initial meeting and inspection to construction, planning, and cleanup. Finally, we’ll set you up with a beautiful new roof installed with the highest quality according to manufacturer specifications.
Get a detailed quote from us today.