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Whanganui Guide: Preparing for Re-roofing
Organise access, household routines and site arrangements before the old roof comes off.
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Preparation is mainly about agreeing a workable site plan. Know where people and materials will move, how the home is protected and who to contact if the programme changes.
When preparing for re-roofing, review the replacement sequence so household preparations match the work being discussed.
A clear scope. The right questions.
A considered next step.
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Walk through the site plan
Agree scaffold positions, delivery access, waste storage and the route to the front door. Discuss garden beds, fragile paving, neighbouring boundaries and any structures below the eaves.
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Plan for everyday life
Move vehicles from agreed work areas. Keep children and pets away from the site and discuss noise-sensitive work or meetings. Ask whether ceiling dust is likely and what indoor preparation is appropriate.
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Identify connected systems
Tell the contractor about solar panels, aerials, flues, alarms and rainwater tanks. Their isolation, removal or reconnection may need another trade and should be in the programme.
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Agree the weather plan
Ask how roof removal will be staged and how temporary protection is managed. Conditions can change both start dates and daily progress. Keep a clear contact route for updates.
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Keep a handover folder
Collect the agreed scope, changes, photographs and care instructions. Check that any follow-up work is recorded before the job is treated as complete.
- Product and colour details
- Approved variations
- Maintenance guidance
- Written warranty terms, if offered
Keep the next step informed
A few final questions.
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General planning information. Product and site-specific requirements should be checked for the actual work.
Should I clear the whole garden?
Only move what is agreed in the site plan. Mark items that cannot be moved and discuss protection.
Can I go onto the scaffold?
Do not enter the work area or use access equipment without the site team’s permission and appropriate controls.
Where should I start when applying this guide to my property?
Agree scaffold positions, delivery access, waste storage and the route to the front door. Discuss garden beds, fragile paving, neighbouring boundaries and any structures below the eaves.
What details should I discuss with the contractor?
Move vehicles from agreed work areas. Keep children and pets away from the site and discuss noise-sensitive work or meetings. Ask whether ceiling dust is likely and what indoor preparation is appropriate.
What else should I consider before deciding on the work?
Tell the contractor about solar panels, aerials, flues, alarms and rainwater tanks. Their isolation, removal or reconnection may need another trade and should be in the programme.
What should I include in my project checklist?
Collect the agreed scope, changes, photographs and care instructions. Check that any follow-up work is recorded before the job is treated as complete. Product and colour details Approved variations Maintenance guidance Written warranty terms, if offered
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