Empty the Driveway

The night before your roofing team arrives, remove all vehicles from the driveway and garage and park them safely on the street. If you wait until the morning, a supplier trying to deliver shingles or other goods can block the road, trapping your car. Additionally, your driveway will be used all day by the roofers. They will leave their trash can parked in the driveway and bring their tools close by so they can set them up on the roof as needed.

Tidy up your furniture

To access the roof from different sides, roofing specialists must circle your house completely. You want them to save time shifting your furniture or tripping over kids' toys. A 15-foot clearance should be present around your home. Your patio furniture and toys may sustain harm from falling shingles and debris. It's better to cover anything you can move with a tarp and store it in the garage or shed. Take down or tie up the curtains of any pavilions you cannot move.

Garden cleanup

Look around and relocate anything you can in the garden. Solar-powered lighting, statues, mosaic stepping stones, potted plants, water fountains, wind chimes, bird houses, and bird feeders are some of the ornaments you may include. All of these sensitive goods could sustain damage from a dropped shingle. Additionally, you want neighborhood birds to eat something other than shingle grains for lunch!

Clear the attic

We frequently store delicate and emotional belongings there, but doing so leaves them highly susceptible during a roof replacement. Keep them for the time being on the first floor.

Protect delicate things

Particularly delicate items, such as china plates, are susceptible to damage from these vibrations. Ensure that none of the breakable items—glass, vases, dishes, etc.—touch the wall or each other.