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COMPLETE TIMELINE GUIDE

Your Roofing JourneyFrom Quote to Quality

A transparent, step-by-step breakdown of your entire roof replacement process. No surprises, just clarity.

2-3
Days Total
8-10
Hours/Day
5+
Year Warranty

4 Phases to Your New Roof

Each phase is carefully orchestrated for minimal disruption

Discovery & Planning

1-3 days

Instant Quote

Get AI-powered estimate in 60 seconds

1 minute

Contractor Matching

Review bids from verified contractors

24 hours

Contract & Scheduling

Finalize details and pick install date

1-2 days

Pre-Installation

5-7 days

Material Delivery

Premium materials arrive on-site

Day -2

Site Preparation

Dumpster placement & safety setup

Day -1

Final Walkthrough

Crew chief reviews plan with you

Morning of

Installation

1-3 days

Tear-Off

Old roof removed, deck inspected

Day 1

Installation

New roofing system installed

Day 1-2

Quality Check

Multi-point inspection completed

Final day

Completion

Same day

Final Cleanup

Magnetic sweep & debris removal

2 hours

Documentation

Photos, warranty, and paperwork

30 minutes

Final Payment

Complete transaction & get warranty

End of project

Hour-by-Hour Installation Schedule

Know exactly what's happening and when

Day 1

Tear-Off & Prep

7:00 AM
Crew arrives, safety briefingCritical
7:30 AM
Protective coverings placed
8:00 AM
Old shingles removedLoud
12:00 PM
Decking inspection & repairsCritical
2:00 PM
Ice & water shield installed
4:00 PM
Underlayment completed
5:00 PM
Site secured for night

Day 2

Installation

7:00 AM
Crew briefing & setup
7:30 AM
Starter strip installation
8:00 AM
Field shingles beginLoud
12:00 PM
Flashing & boots installedCritical
2:00 PM
Ridge vents & caps
4:00 PM
Detail work & trim
5:00 PM
Daily cleanup

Day 3

Finishing Touches

8:00 AM
Final inspections beginCritical
9:00 AM
Touch-ups as needed
10:00 AM
Gutter reinstallation
11:00 AM
Magnetic nail sweep
1:00 PM
Final cleanup
2:00 PM
Customer walkthroughCritical
3:00 PM
Project completionComplete

Prepare Your Home in 15 Minutes

Simple steps to protect your property and ensure smooth installation

Inside Your Home

Cover attic items, remove wall decorations, plan to be away during loud work

Clear the Perimeter

Move vehicles, patio furniture, and create 15ft clearance around home

Protect Landscaping

Cover gardens, mark sprinklers, protect pool/AC units

Homeowner preparation for roofing

Weather Protection Protocols

Your home stays protected, no matter what

Clear & Dry

Ideal conditions

Work proceeds as scheduled

Light Rain

Monitor closely

May continue with precautions

Heavy Rain/Storm

Work stops

Immediate tarping, reschedule

High Winds

Safety concern

Postpone until safe

Emergency tarping is always available to protect your home if weather changes unexpectedly

Stay Informed Every Step

Clear communication throughout your project

24 Hours Before

Confirmation call with arrival time and crew details

Day of Installation

Crew chief introduction and direct contact number

During Work

Progress photos and updates at key milestones

Project Complete

Final walkthrough, warranty documentation, and care instructions

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