How Long Does a Roof Replacement Take?
Roof replacement often takes 3-5 weeks to process, depending on which contractor is replacing the roof and what size of roofing they are using. While contractors generally get the job done in around a month, you should be able to find a reliable, skilled contractor who can do it faster like All Star Roofing. Let’s have a look at the process and see how long a roof replacement takes.
What Determines How Long Your Roof Replacement Will Take?
Once you have an idea of how long it takes to replace a roof, you should also know how weather conditions, roof complexity, and time of year impact the timeline. These factors will play an important role in the time frame for your roof replacement.
Roof Complexity
Roofs with many facets, at multiple angles, hips, and valleys, are more difficult to replace than roofs with just two or four roof facets.
The complexity of a roof requires that the roofing contractor take safety precautions. The higher off the ground, the more precautions they must take. They must move slower and more carefully to ensure their safety. This will make your roof replacement take longer.
Roof Accessibility
Roof accessibility simply means that your contractor can access your roof. Access is essential for roof replacement. It is necessary for removing the old roof and loading the materials into a dump truck. Then, the contractor can get the new roofing materials up on the roof to be installed.
Weather Conditions
Roofs must be replaced under the correct conditions. It cannot be replaced with rain, snow, freezing temperatures, or heat.
If it rains on the day of your roof replacement, it will need to be rescheduled until it is dry. They will tarp your roof during the replacement to protect your home. Then, when it is dry enough to continue on it, they will pick up where they left off. Inclement weather can make the replacement process take a bit longer.
When Is the Best Time to Have Your Roof Replaced?
When it is warmer outside, more production can be done. This is one reason March really begins to ramp up the year for roofing contractors.
Roofers are not usually in the dark, so the extra production hours allow them to spend more time on your roof. Your roof replacement could be completed quicker.
Winter months are the opposite. The sun sets earlier, which means that there is less production. It could take longer if your roof is replaced at this time.
It’s Not Always Better to Replace a Roof Quickly
I have seen roof replacements that could not be completed in one day. Some companies promise to do it in one day, but beware!
This will lead to a lot of roofers and shingles flying around your roof. It won’t take long to clean up and the roof won’t be properly installed.
You shouldn’t compromise quality over speed in the roofing industry.
How Does the Replacement Process Work?
Once you have an idea of how long it will take, you can find out what the day looks like for your roof replacement. This will ensure you are ready for the big day, and that you have a stress-free experience.
Contact Us
Whatever your roofing needs are, All Star Roofing is here for you. We repair roofs of all types and can guard you against experiencing any repercussions of a faulty roof such as water damage, mold, or mildew. Our company specializes in repairing and replacing roofs in the Tampa Bay area.
You can choose from a range of services that will suit your needs.
- Roof Installation
- Re-roofing
- Shingle Roofs
- Tile Roofing
- Flat Roofing
- Metal Roofing
- Emergency Roof Repair
- Hurricane Help
Our team of roofing specialists is standing by and ready to take your call. For more information on any of the services or products listed above or the development of a brand new roof, simply contact us.