How Long Does It Take To Replace a Roof?

Before you install your new roof, you will need to check your HOA guidelines to make certain your new roof plans are compliant. If not, you could face delays and possible fines. Fortunately, an experienced roofing contractor will be experienced with HOA hurdles and can assist you with the paperwork. Depending on your municipality, you may also need to secure a building permit to replace your roof. Again, this is where a trustworthy roofing contractor can assist you. Typically, it takes about 7-10 business days for a permit to be issued.

It depends on where you live. For climates with defined season changes, spring is a great time to replace your roof as the days are getting longer and warmer, plus many roofing contractors are less booked up. Early fall is also good as the weather is still warm and relatively dry. Roofing contractors are busiest during summer months, because of course, the weather is usually sunny, but crews may not work on extremely hot and humid days. Many roofing contractors don’t book winter jobs unless, of course, you live in a moderate climate.

The more installers available, the less time it will take to complete the installation. If you have a very large home or a complicated roof structure, the project may be delayed while the contractor waits for roofers with specialized skills and expertise to become available.

The design of your roof, including the size and pitch, will affect how long it takes to install your new roof. If you have a very large house and/or a detailed roof design, it will take a roofing contractor longer to put down the new roof, than it would for a small home with a simple roof design. The type of roofing materials you choose for the job will also factor into how long it takes to complete the roof replacement. Installing an asphalt roof is pretty fast as the shingles are in strips, making them more efficient to install. Typically, it takes 1-3 days per 1,000 square feet to install a new asphalt roof.

Underlayment and flashing are important components of a roof. These elements protect your roof and home from water damage. The underlayment is the surface that shingles are attached to, and the type of underlayment material used is determined by the climate in your region. Flashing is a malleable metal material that is placed around openings on your roof, such as the base of a chimney. It’s important that underlayment and flashing are installed correctly to give your roof a firm foundation and protect your home from rain and other elements.

After your new roof is installed, the project manager will inspect your roof to make sure the job was done correctly, such as making sure all the shingles line up and that no remaining nails and other debris are left on the roof or in the gutters. You’ll still benefit from an annual inspection. This is to ensure that your new roof is performing as it’s supposed to and to detect and repair small problems before they escalate into major expenses. Your roofing contractor may have a maintenance program that includes annual inspections as part of the overall cost of the roof replacement.

Once the new roof installation is completed, the roofing crew will clean up the mess, including disposing of the old shingles, and use a blower to blow to remove loose granules and other debris from the new roof. The crew will use magnets on the roof and ground below to make sure that loose nails and other metal objects are cleaned up. They will also clean up the driveway, yard, and other areas of your property that were affected by the roof replacement.

A new roof is an investment in your home and will increase its value. How long it takes depends on many factors such as HOA approval, permitting, the weather, availability of crew, ordering materials, tearing off the old roof, the installation, final inspection, and cleanup. Working with an experienced roofing contractor, such as Premier Roofing, will give you peace of mind. We will handle all the details and will provide a free, no-obligation roofing inspection and roof replacement quote with estimates on how long your roofing replacement process will take.

We’ll inspect the roof on your home, business, or multi-family buildings so you can have peace of mind that your roof is properly installed.