Planning a Roof Replacement: Costly Mistakes to Avoid

Through early planning and meticulous budgeting, you can keep your roof replacement project on track and within budget. However, in addition to researching the basics (namely the type of roofing material best suited to the local climate and local building codes), it’s important to do your research on common – but costly – planning mistakes. 

Here are the mistakes you need to avoid: 

Not Clarifying the Project Scope With Your Roofer

During your initial consultation with your roofer, you should discuss the scope of the project and the contractor’s responsibilities. For instance, it’s usually standard practice for contractors to handle the cleanup of construction debris. But it would still be a good idea to clarify this important detail with them. 

Remember: a roof replacement project, or any remodeling project for that matter, is essentially a collaboration between you and your contractor. That’s why clean and constant communication is vital to your project’s success. 

Not Getting Everything in Writing

Always put everything in writing. This applies to both contracts and estimates. It’s important to ask for a written estimate from your roofer to make sure project costs don’t balloon later on in the process.

Important note: keep in mind that estimates, as the name suggests, are just the projected costs. There’s always a chance there might be unforeseen costs due to several factors that are out of your control (like market trends affecting the prices of roofing materials, for instance). However, you shouldn’t worry too much about these as they’re usually not that significant. What you need to keep an eye out for instead are bloated or excessively high costs. 

Getting Too Preoccupied With the Costs

While it’s important to stay within budget, you shouldn’t get too preoccupied with costs. That’s because cutting corners almost always ends up costing homeowners in the long run. Focus instead on how you can maximize the returns on investment (ROI) on your new roof project. For more tips on maximizing your ROIs, you can consult a professional roofer. 

Looking for experienced contractors? 

Northeast Gutters and Remodeling, a company with over 17 years of experience, offers a wide range of professional exterior services, including roof replacement as well as snow and ice removal services. To get an estimate, call us at (860) 899-7878, or fill out this form.