Ah, the age-old question: when is the best time of year to replace your roof? The answer might surprise you—because there is no one right answer. When it comes to replacing your roof, there are pros and cons to every season. Let’s dive into the details so you can make an educated decision about when is best for you to have a new roof installed.
Winter
On the plus side, winter months typically means that there are more roofers available due to the weather. This means that if you do decide to have your roof replaced in winter, chances are that you won’t need to book months in advance as you can hire a roofer that would otherwise have had a full schedule during the warmer months. On the other hand, cold weather can cause some materials to become brittle and less effective at protecting your home from water damage. In addition, winter months can sometimes be more expensive because of additional safety measures that need to be taken in order for a roofer or crew to work on a roof safely during cold temperatures.
Spring
During springtime, many roofers are coming out of hibernation after a long winter of little work and ready for business. A big positive of the days starting to warm up is that the risk of your roofer having to take time off due to bad weather is reduced, meaning jobs will potentially be able to be done quicker. This is often a great time to book your roof replacement.
Summer
The two biggest advantages of having your roof replaced during summer are the deduction in risk of damaging your exposed roof and potential shorter construction times (since crews will not need special equipment or take extra precautions). In the warmer months it is less risky to expose your roof whilst construction work is being implemented, as the reduced chance of rainfall and frosty weather poses less of a threat. On the flip side, the ever-hotter temperatures we are seeing in the UK will no doubt lead to workers having to take more regular breaks than normal throughout the day, resulting in an increased risk of delays or complications with completing the job on time.
When it comes down deciding when is best time of year for having your roof replaced, there really isn’t one “right” answer – it all depends on what works best for you! Whether you choose summer sunshine or winter savings – just make sure that you do plenty research before hiring any roofer so that you get quality work done at a fair price! So don’t worry if someone tells you that winter is too cold or summer is too hot – any season could be perfect depending on what kind of results you’re looking for! Good luck!
Note: The above information is general. To get a more accurate advice on the best time to replace your roof, you should consult a professional roofing contractor and take in the consideration the condition and the particularities of your roof.
