How long does it topically take roofers to finish an entire roof?

How long does it topically take roofers to finish an entire roof?

Investor · Chicago, IL · Member since 2019 · 32 posts · 13 votes

I got a new roof today for my 2 flat... it’s a flat roof ... Roofers started at 7 and were done by 4:30.

Should I be weary or does it usually take 1 day to finish an entire roof...? 

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Crown Point, IN · Member since 2018 · 56 posts · 23 votes
6y

HA, thought this would be a complaint that the roofers are taking too long. Around here, the roofers are struggling to pull the proper permits because most government offices are closed. Of course not all bother with permits.

As far as your roof and actual time on the job site, depends on the square footage of the roof, the amount of obstacles (plumbing vent stacks, roof AC units, etc.) and of course the size of the crew makes a huge difference. Without knowing those things we cant REALLY make a judgment call but in and of itself, it would not alarm me that it was done in a day. Remember, a person who does "fill in the blank" all day, everyday gets pretty good at it.

Have you worked with this outfit before? Got references? Would you know what you were looking at if you inspected the roof yourself?

Ultimately wouldn't worry about it unless you see something obvious. 

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  • Rental Property Investor · Dayton, OH · Member since 2016 · 210 posts · 160 votes
    6y
    It depends. Did you have several layers to take off or did you have one layer to lay down? A flat roof with no peaks is certainly a quicker job that can be done in one day. 
  • Severna Park, MD · Member since 2013 · 7k+ posts · 7k+ votes
    6y

    Typical ?  YES with a good crew 

  • Crown Point, IN · Member since 2018 · 56 posts · 23 votes
    6y

    HA, thought this would be a complaint that the roofers are taking too long. Around here, the roofers are struggling to pull the proper permits because most government offices are closed. Of course not all bother with permits.

    As far as your roof and actual time on the job site, depends on the square footage of the roof, the amount of obstacles (plumbing vent stacks, roof AC units, etc.) and of course the size of the crew makes a huge difference. Without knowing those things we cant REALLY make a judgment call but in and of itself, it would not alarm me that it was done in a day. Remember, a person who does "fill in the blank" all day, everyday gets pretty good at it.

    Have you worked with this outfit before? Got references? Would you know what you were looking at if you inspected the roof yourself?

    Ultimately wouldn't worry about it unless you see something obvious. 

  • Sacramento, CA · Member since 2017 · 7 posts · 3 votes
    6y

    That sounds about right if no repairs were needed. My 2300 sq ft duplex took 3 days, and that's with repairs. Complete teardown and install.

  • Investor · Chicago, IL · Member since 2019 · 32 posts · 13 votes
    6y

    Your answers and the fact that I called the contractor, she says I have a 10 year warranty. Now I feel more comfortable. 

    Thanks for the responses ... 

  • Member since 2019 · 17 posts · 6 votes
    6y

    @QuoVadis Gates Sounds about right. If they had a full tear off maybe two but full crews knock out roofs in a day on the average sized home

  • Real Estate Agent · Memphis, TN · Member since 2019 · 261 posts · 253 votes
    6y

    Whoa, a day to install AND a 10-year warranty; keep their card lol

    Make sure they got the permits if they needed to in case you decide to sell it.

  • Contractor · Indianapolis · Member since 2020 · 18 posts · 9 votes
    6y

    @QuoVadis Gates. I only deal in shingled roofs but very very rarely do my guys take longer than 1 day!

  • Richmond, VA · Member since 2016 · 215 posts · 129 votes
    6y

    My 1100sq ft primary was done in 2 days. We did a complete tear off due to the large amount of rot that the former owners ignored. Fixed the bad sections and re-shingled.

  • Member since 2020 · 23 posts · 17 votes
    6y

    Next door neighbor got her roof replaced not one week ago. 
    Roughly 1400sq/ft took a day and half. Looks great!

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