Having a roof replaced is a major project. Homeowners often ask if they should be home while the work is being done. You don’t need to be home during a roof replacement. You can if you want to, but there are good reasons to spend your day somewhere else.

Noise from a Roof Replacement Can Make It Hard to Work at Home

You might be thinking about working from home on the day of the roof replacement, or you might already work remotely on a regular basis. Homeowners often don’t realize just how noisy the process of replacing a roof can be. Incessant hammering for hours on end can make it difficult, if not impossible, to concentrate on work. You will be better off going to the office or working from another location, such as a coffee shop, while your roof is being replaced.

The Noise Can Upset Your Kids and Pets

If you have young children, they can be frightened by the loud noise associated with roof replacement. The noise can make napping impossible. Any parent of a young child knows that missing naptime can lead to temper tantrums and disrupted sleeping patterns for days afterward.

Pets can also find the sound of hammering on a roof frightening. Your dog or cat might panic, run around the house, damage furniture, hide, or engage in other unwanted behaviors.

If you have young kids or pets, it will be best to keep them out of the house while your roof is being replaced. You might want to send your kids to the home of a family member or friend, board your pet for the day, or plan a fun day trip for the entire family.

Get an Estimate for Roof Replacement

Homeowners often have a long list of questions about having a roof replaced. You don’t need to be home during a roof replacement, and it’s actually a good idea to plan on spending the day somewhere else so you can avoid placing unnecessary stress on yourself and your family.

If your roof is damaged and leaking, or if it’s near the end of its lifespan, a member of the team at LaBrusciano Roofing & Exteriors can figure out if it needs to be replaced and give you a quote. Call us today at (610)624-8850 to schedule a roof inspection.