Getting ready for a new roof is an important project, and if you live around Monterey Park, our blazing summer heat and occasional heavy downpours test your shingles. When you are replacing an aging asphalt roof, knowing what happens step-by-step takes the stress out of the process. Family Roofing maps out a project from start to finish.
The Timeline: How Long Does It Take?
For most standard residential homes around Monterey Highlands or down near Garvey Ranch, a full asphalt shingle replacement is not an endless construction zone. Usually, the physical installation takes 1 to 3 days once the crew starts work. Weather permitting, everything moves quickly. However, you must factor in material selection, scheduling, and local permits. Altogether, from your initial phone call to the final cleanup, give yourself about 2 to 4 weeks.
What to Expect During the Process
Day one gets loud fast because we have to tear off the old layers right down to the wood deck. You will hear plenty of banging overhead. Monterey Park homes often have multiple layers of old shingles or tricky roof pitches, so our crew at Family Roofing takes extra care to inspect the wood decking underneath for any dry rot or soft spots before laying down fresh synthetic underlayment. Expect trucks in your driveway, old materials heading into a dumpster, and a yard filled with magnetic sweepers at the end of every day to catch stray nails.
How to Prepare Your Home
You do not need to check into a hotel, but you do need to prep your property for some serious vibrations. Take down any wall hangings or framed pictures that might rattle off drywall anchors during the tear-off phase. Move vehicles out of the garage and driveway so our delivery and disposal trucks have a clear shot. If you have sensitive plants or patio furniture right against the exterior walls, cover them up or pull them away. It is also smart to give your neighbors a quick heads-up about the noise and equipment.
Questions to Ask Before You Sign
Do not sign a contract until you have cleared up a few key details with your contractor. Here are the questions to ask:
- Are you licensed with the CSLB and carrying active workers' comp and general liability insurance?
- Will you pull the required permits through the city, or am I expected to handle that?
- What specific brand of shingles and underlayment are you installing, and what do the manufacturer warranties cover?
- Who is supervising the crew on-site every day?
Family Roofing provides Roof Installation services for homes in Monterey Park, CA.