It is no secret that any major home improvement project can be a messy experience, and a roof replacement is no exception. Naturally, when you hire a roofing contractor to replace your roof, one of your main concerns will be to prevent the rest of your home as well as your garden from being damaged. It may seem obvious for your roofer to take special care around some parts of your home but it is better to be safe than sorry. With that said, here are some extra precautions you can take to protect your home and garden during a roof replacement.
Once your roofers arrive, walk them around your property and point out any special areas where you want them to be extra careful. Ask them to take note of things such as hot tubs, vegetable gardens or a prized rose bush. While a good roofer will not need to be told, it never hurts to be thorough.
Roof repair and replacement companies recommend draping tarps over your garden, especially if it’s right below the work area. For smaller plants that need the most protection, place the tarps over lengths of lumber to protect them from any bits of debris that may fall from the roof.
You can expect your roofer to come armed with all sorts of tools needed for the actual roof installation but they may not have items that can help keep the work site clean. Be sure to leave out a couple of brooms, some trash bags and a rake for easy cleanup. If you have a lot of clean paved space around your home, a vacuum cleaner may also come in handy.
Whether you’re in need of new gutters or would like to have your roof repaired, trust in the experts at Northwest Construction for a job well done. Give us a call at (313) 277-7676 or fill out our contact form to schedule an appointment today. We serve homeowners in West Bloomfield, Dearborn and Taylor, MI, as well as nearby areas.