Before the crew arrives
Bids, insurance checks, HOA packets, and permit offices often take longer than the install. Order materials only after the contract, color, and ventilation plan are signed.
- 2–10 days for comparable written bids
- A few days to several weeks for permits, depending on the city
- Material staging: 2–14 days, longer for special-order metal
On-site days
Tear-off, deck inspection, underlayment, flashing, shingles, and cleanup typically fill one to three full days. A second layer overlay is faster but often a worse long-term job. Hidden rotten decking adds a day.
- Day 1: tear-off, dumpster, deck repairs, underlayment start
- Day 2: field shingles, flashing, ridge, ventilation
- Day 3: punch list, magnets for nails, gutter check
What you should do while they work
Move cars, cover patio furniture, keep pets inside, and expect nail noise. Interior dust is usually limited, but attic hatches can drop debris. Stay off the driveway dumpster path.
- Ask where the dumpster and material lift will sit
- Photograph landscaping and fences before work starts
- Confirm who is responsible for nail sweep in the lawn