For the most part, replacing your roof should take between two and three weeks. In addition, weather, seasonality, roof characteristics, and the property layout can all have an impact on the length of the project.

With a new roof and solar panels in mind, here are the stages of a typical shingle roof replacement:

1. Contract: First, the roofing contractor will ask you to sign a contract. This document will be the agreement that details how the work will be carried out.
2. Home Preparation: Professional roofing contractors will cover your siding and landscaping with a tarp or similar material before start working on your roof.
3. Removal of Old Shingles: To check your roofing deck condition, a roofing professional will remove every shingle. They’ll do that even if the shingles seem to be in good condition.
4. Plywood Inspection: The roofers can detect any damage or weak points when inspecting the plywood that forms your roof’s base.
5. Preparation of the Shingles: It is critical to protect the roofing deck from water damage. In this sense, different roofing companies install products such as roofing felt, water and ice protection, a drip edge, and other items.
6. Shingle Application: Here, your roofer will install the roofing material.
7. Application of Flashing and Ridge Vent: If required, professionals will use flashing and ridge vents to deflect water away from particular locations and enable air to exit without allowing water to enter.
8. Cleanup and Inspection: Professional roofers always clean up after themselves and do a final inspection to verify that the work meets the client’s expectations.