Great question. Our goal is to do a complete roof replacement in one day. Yes! You have read it right! One day for the full completion. Some people will argue that it’s impossible to build a quality roof in one day. We will give credit to the statement mentioned to some extent, but not to a far extent. There’s a HUGE difference between a general contractor, who builds roofs occasionally, and professionals who do it on an everyday basis.
We specialize in shingled roof replacements and that’s what we do in the Pittsburgh area. Our trucks and equipment are set up strictly for the roof replacement trade, and our crew members do it daily. Efficiency and proper equipment are the elements that separate our crew from any other construction professionals by miles away in a competent way.
HERE’S BREAKDOWN ON HOW IT’S DONE IN THE PITTSBURGH AREA IN ONE DAY
A normal roofing crew will consist of 5-8 people for a good, efficient operation. 1-2 “ground guys/girls”, 1-2 good helpers or prep guys, 3-5 roofers with one main supervisor, the man who supervises the crew. Every person knows what to do, in which order, and how to properly set up the house for a clean and efficient roof replacement project.
It’s very important to protect the house and surrounding area before the work begins, as it’s very easy to damage the landscaping but hard to fix it. We are at M&Y Pittsburgh Roofing do take time to properly set up all the necessary protective equipment to make sure the roof replacement goes well. Yes. We make mistakes sometimes, but we will never turn away from it and will always rectify anything that we did wrong.
Typically, we start a new member on the crew as a “ground guy” and then he works his way up to the roofer position in the next 6-12 months. It’s very important for the team members to understand all the aspects of the roof replacement process and the order in which it takes place.
Some of the guys will move up faster with their skill set and some slower, not everyone wants to be on the roof, and they don’t want to move up and prefer to stay as a helper. Nothing wrong with that as a roofer position, in Pittsburgh, it is not easy and requires a great physical condition, clear mindset, and dedication to the trade.
That’s how very few people will grow to reach the foreman position and acquire the full set of skills and knowledge necessary for a full roof replacement. When every team member knows their role on the crew, and all the equipment is maintained and set in their respective place, a typical roof in Pittsburgh will take one day.
Sure! The size and the complexity of the roof impact the time of completion. The average size of a roof in Pittsburgh is about 1800 – 2400 sq. ft. or 18-24 square meters. A good roofer will administer between 4-7 square of roof replacement in a day, and that’s where the simple math comes in.
Usually, we show up around 7 a.m. in the morning and prepare the house for the roof replacement project. We stretch the protective tarps, set the ladders up, cover or move all the furniture or other items that might be needed to be protected, lay out all the tools and safety gear to make sure everything is placed in order and in a good working condition, lastly! We double-check the materials, and we are ready to start.
By the end of the day, when the roof is completed, the entire team assists in finishing the cleaning up around the house and packing the tools with equipment. It’s also very important to check on the neighbors and make sure that nothing flew into their backyards or left in the front of the premises on the streets. All our trucks and trailers are fully wrapped with the company information and if someone has any complaints or any question, they can always approach our team members or give us a call.
We will address and take care of any inconvenience that we may create and make sure that after we leave, everyone is happy and satisfied with the conditions, especially your neighbors.
M&Y Remodeling, family-owned and operated, has been roofing homes in the Pittsburgh and surrounding areas for almost a decade. We are the most trusted roofers in the area.
