What full Roof Replacement covers
Full roof replacement removes the existing covering down to the deck, repairs the deck where needed and installs a complete new roof build up. It becomes the better option when a covering is failing in several places at once, because the access alone costs more when it is paid for repeatedly.
Full roof replacement removes the existing covering down to the deck, repairs the deck where needed and installs a complete new roof build up. It becomes the better option when a covering is failing in several places at once, because the access alone costs more when it is paid for repeatedly.
Stripping a roof back to the deck and rebuilding it when repeated repairs have stopped making sense.
Waystar carries out this work on residential and commercial property in Brooklyn and across New York City. Every project starts with a look at the building, and the scope, the materials and the figures are written down before anything begins.
When might you need it?
These are the signs owners usually notice first.
- Repairs in more than one area within the same year
- A covering at or past the age it was specified to last
- Several layers of old covering already on the roof
- Sagging or soft patches visible along the roof plane
- Interior damp appearing in more than one room
What the work involves
- Survey of the existing build up and the number of layers present
- Old covering and felt stripped back to the boards
- Deck inspected board by board and soft sections replaced
- Underlay, covering, flashings and edge details installed
- Drainage, gutters and outlets checked and cleared
- Site protection throughout and full debris removal
How the process works
Survey and count the layers
What is already on the roof changes the weight, the cost and sometimes what is permitted.
Written scope and programme
You get the build up, the materials and the sequence in writing before anything is stripped.
Protection and setup
Access, edge protection and cover for the areas below go in first.
Strip, inspect, rebuild
The roof comes off in controlled sections so no area is left open longer than the weather allows.
Walk the finished roof
We go over the completed work with you and clear anything outstanding.
What you get
- A known starting point rather than a covering hiding unknown damage
- Access paid for once instead of repeatedly
- A deck that is dry and sound before the new roof goes on
What affects the scope
- The number of existing layers that have to come off
- How much of the deck turns out to need replacing
- Roof pitch, height and access for stripping and loading
- The covering system specified for the exposure
This is a preliminary planning range, not a quote. A property visit is required before any price is confirmed.
Frequently asked questions
Can you go over the old roof instead of stripping it?
Sometimes it is permitted, but it hides the deck and adds weight. We will tell you when overlaying is reasonable and when it is storing up a problem.
How long is the roof open?
Only as long as a working section takes. Work is sequenced so the building is weathertight at the end of each day.
Will I know what the deck is like before you start?
Not completely, and anyone who says otherwise is guessing. The scope sets out how deck replacement is handled and priced so there is no surprise mid job.
Services often needed alongside this
This service is part of Roofing.
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