Replacing Your Roof
Your home is one of your greatest investments and replacing your roof can be a big decision. To help assist you in answering any questions you may have about a roof replacement, we have put together 5 popular, frequently asked questions.
How much does a roof inspection and quote cost?
At Sunstate Roofing Services we offer free professional roof inspections and quotes. We also offer free online estimates using the latest satellite technology. This technology allows us to measure with accuracy (remotely from our computer) the area, height, width and pitch of the roof.
How long does it take for a team member to inspect the roof and provide a quote?
At Sunstate Roofing Services we aim to send a team member to inspect and quote within a week of initial contact, depending on weather conditions. Additionally, if an inspection is not required, a satellite quote can be provided, which can speed up the quotation process for replacing your roof.
What is the process for a roof replacement?
At Sunstate Roofing Services we have created a seamless and straightforward 27-step roof replacement process, detailed below for our clients to follow. Throughout the roof replacement process, we take care of all the trade co-ordination required for the roofing works, provide service reconnection of any electrical wiring, solar panels and hot water systems and arrange for supplies to be delivered to the site.
Your only responsibility is to choose the colour of your roof, and if needed, we can assist you in making the selection. Below, you will find our 27-step process to replacing your roof.
1. Contact us and arrange a time for a free measure and quote.
2. Our friendly staff will attend the site and inspect the roof. A quote/ report is submitted via email or post.
3. Accept quote.
4. Final site measure.
5. Colours and particulars are finalised.
6. Contract is drawn up and signed.
7. Deposit paid.
8. We organise any building approvals necessary and QBCC home warranty insurance.
9. Materials are ordered.
10. A start date is scheduled (weather dependant) and proposed schedule of work.
11. Materials delivered to site.
12. Safety rail may need to be installed depending on the height and angles of your home.
13. Removal of any solar panels/solar hot water by electrical company.
14. Second deposit made.
15. On the day the team arrives to start your roof replacement.
16. Your old roof will begin to be removed.
17. Materials are laid and fixed down, roof finishings are complete.
18. Engineering requirements are completed.
19. All joints are sealed and made watertight.
20. Whirlybirds installed (If applicable).
21. The roof and gutters will be blown off and all rubbish will be removed from the site via our company tip truck with crane.
22. Any rectifications addressed and final inspection by SRS supervisor.
23. Re-installation of any solar panels/solar hot water (If applicable).
24. Safety rail removed (if applicable).
25. All forms required submitted to building approval company on your behalf.
26. Building approval company will inspect the roof and submit a Form 21 to council.
27. Celebrate your new roof!
How long does the roof replacement process take?
Most standard size roofs take up to 5 business days to complete the entire roof replacement process. At Sunstate Roofing Services, we allow up to 21 business days to complete the roofing works, however the works are usually completed in a shorter timeframe. This 21 business days allows for unforeseen events such as bad weather and based on the work involved, we aim to have the work done in an efficient and timely manner.
What is your workmanship warranty and what happens when I accept the quote?
Sunstate Roofing Services offer a 12-month warranty and also provide a 6-year 6-month QBCC warranty. Our workmanship warranty begins from the date of completion of the works – this covers any defects that arise from the workmanship in carrying out the service but does not cover any manufacture defects or existing structural damage. The roof must be well maintained throughout this period.
Once the quote is accepted via a written acceptance email, our team will contact you to arrange colour selection, a site measure, scope of works and scheduling.
We hope you found this information on replacing your roof helpful. If you have any questions or would like to request an inspection, quotation, or online estimation to have your roof replaced, please don’t hesitate to contact our friendly team.
