Usually, right after a homeowner finds out his or her roof needs to be replaced, he or she eagerly asks, “How long is it going to take to install my new roof?” I think that most of the time the homeowner is expecting me to say 2, maybe 3 days. Time and time again, my answer is: “One day.” This unexpected answer is often met with a surprised expression and a curious, “Really?”
Right now, you might be thinking that if a roof is installed in just one day, the quality of the work must be sub-par. That’s not the case. I would be more concerned if the job took longer than a day, possibly two. We have a seasoned roofing crew, meaning all the workers know their jobs and do them well. From start to finish, everyone knows what to do and when to do it. That is what allows us to get a job done in a day.
Why might a job take 2 or 3 days?
Having a smaller roofing crew of 3-6 people can cause roof installation to take longer. If just one person on that crew gets sick or misses a day, the workload increases even more. Another reason is that the roofing crew is inexperienced or unskilled.
What can affect the timeline?
Not all roofing projects can be completed in just one day. Factors that might increase the amount of time include: The size of the roof. The pitch or steepness of the roof. The number of layers currently on the roof. Building codes such as re-decking or wood replacement.
Before any work is started on your property, we’ll walk around your house and discuss the project — possible difficulties, potential problem areas, and expectations for completion time. This way you can plan accordingly. I always say making a mess is what we do best. Lol. Don’t worry — we clean up equally well.
One day in, one day out — that’s how a seasoned crew operates. If you want to know what to expect from start to finish on your roof replacement, give Green Country Roofing a call at (918) 607-7409.