According to Roofing Calculator, the average roof size for residential buildings in the United States is 1,700 square feet. If it's time to remodel your home's roof, you'll want to know what to expect for this large amount of space. Keep reading to learn more.

It's Best to Tear Off Your Existing Roof

What used to be common practice is now considered an inadvisable choice. You'll want to have your existing roof completely removed rather than having new materials installed over old ones. In fact, in many homeowner associations, communities, and municipalities, the practice of putting a new roof over an old one is no longer allowed. Be sure to check that your quote includes the removal of your current roof as well as the installation and clean-up of a new roof. You'll also want to double-check any manufacturer's warranties and that all necessary licenses and permits are in place.

Roofers Sometimes Find That Your Home Needs Repairs

It's not unusual to have your roofer remove your roof and find structural repairs that need to be made. Don't feel like you're being ripped off if the roofer comes to you with the news of some repairs that weren't previously discussed. A new roof isn't a project you want to go through too often, so it only makes sense to get everything taken care of the right way the first time. Depending on how long it's been since your current roof was installed, there may be more than one issue that needs to be addressed.

A Skilled Team of Roofers Can Often Do the Job in a Day

There's something almost ballet-like when it comes to watching a skilled roofing crew. The best teams work together and are able to get a full roof remodeling job completed in one day. Of course, they can't control the weather or delays in material delivery, but when conditions are ideal, you may be surprised by how quickly everything gets done. If you have children, they'll probably love watching the team at work and seeing them clean up any errant nails in the yard with their giant magnet. Overall, your roof remodel should be a fairly straightforward project without too much stress or disruption to daily life. If anything, it'll hopefully be an exciting investment!

You can rely on our team of professional roofers to handle your repairs in a timely manner. Contact Skinner Roofing today and we'll come out to give you an estimate. We look forward to working with you!