The Roof Replacement Process in 6 Steps

Now that you decided to get a new roof, the next step is to figure out how exactly you will start.

Unfortunately, roof replacement can be daunting with all the necessary scheduling, meetings, and work. In other words, it can be daunting for anyone who has never gone through it before.

But if you know the process, it can better prepare you for installation. So here are 6 steps to a standard roof replacement process and how Schulte Roofing can help you get ready for that day.

What Is a Roof Replacement?

Before getting started, you should know the basics. 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 is necessary for many different reasons. Damage from severe storms, leaks, aging components, rotting, and deterioration are all reasons to consider replacing your roof.

But start the process quickly. For example, if you have a severe problem but push off replacing your roof, it could potentially cost you more.

Benefits of Replacing Your Roof

Other than the above reasons, roof replacement has many other benefits. Some include

• Increase the resale value of the home
• Get a new and improved look
• Upgrade your roofing materials
• Reduce maintenance and repair costs
• Higher the energy efficiency
• Receive an all-new warranty

All and all, your reasons for replacing a roof will differ from others. But if any of these benefits and reasons interest you, you may want to finally call your local roofing contractor and get the roof replacement ball rolling.

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

Before anything else, you’ll need to get a good look at your roof. So get in touch with Schulte Roofing, and we’ll send out one of our professional roofing project managers to inspect and analyze your roofing for you.

We recommend you get our comprehensive inspection. This detailed report gives you an in-depth look at 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

So now that you have a good picture of the state of your roof, it’s time to get the process going with an estimate and contract.

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. But if you need a replacement, they’ll give you a list of everything you need and estimate how much it will cost.

Review the estimate carefully. Now is the time to discuss all the small details. First, ensure that it will fall into your budget, and then agree to all the terms and conditions.

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 it’s time to wait.

Once a date is locked in, your Schulte Roofing project manager will begin ordering all the materials needed to replace your roof.

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.

But before that day, you should prepare your property for them.

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 you or 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

Now the day has come to install your new roof. Contractors will arrive on time at your home and begin prepping the grounds for protection. They’ll place tarps to protect your yard and trash containers for disposal. Then they’ll start tearing off the old roof working from one side to the other.

To better understand how this looks, remember that various materials and components compromise your roof. This includes

• Roof decking
• Flashing
• Ice and water shield
• Drip edge
• Shingles
• Roof vents
• Pipe boots
• Ridge capping
• Underlayments

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.

Now comes the installation.

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

With your new roof in place, our Schulte Roofing contractors are now ready to clean up the grounds.

We begin the process by discarding large debris and throwing them away in the waste containers. For small debris, the contractors will use our magnetic tool to pick up any small nails or metal scraps that can be easily overlooked.

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.

QA inspections involve looking over the roof for the last time. First, they’ll check the quality of materials and work done. Keep in mind that a roof combines many components that are very heavy when put together. So QA must ensure that the contractors installed the roof according to manufacturer requirements.

Additionally, they will inspect your yard for debris and trash. And finally, ensure that you, as the homeowner are satisfied with the work done.

Step 5. Pay For Your Roof

Ideally, you should have already been in contact with your insurance company to discuss costs and payments during the estimate and contract portion of the process.

Your insurance would have issued 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

• Roofing materials
• Design
• The steepness of your roof
• Labor
• Unexpected expenses
• Square Footage of your roof

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 here, and that’s to review your new warranty with Schulte Roofing.

When installing a new roof, you will automatically get a new warranty that comes with it. This is to protect you from any defective materials or sloppy workmanship. 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 accept responsibility for any faults the manufacturer refuses to accept. Instead, Schulte Roofing will honor it so you can get your roof fixed.

With our Roof Shield Maintenance Program membership, 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 company 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.