Will My Landscaping Be Safe During a Roof Replacement?

If you’re getting a new roof installed, you might be wondering: Will my landscaping be safe during the process? It’s a valid concern—especially if you’ve invested time and money into your lawn, flower beds, shrubs, or garden features. The good news? At Craig Gouker Roofing, we take extra care to protect your landscaping during roof replacements, so your home looks just as good on the ground as it does up top.

Let’s break down what to expect and how we protect your outdoor space.

What Can Potentially Be Affected?

During a roof replacement, debris like old shingles, nails, and flashing can fall. Equipment like ladders and dump trailers may need to be placed near your home. This can pose risks to:

• Mulch beds and garden borders

• Shrubs and bushes close to the house

• Lawn areas near the work zone

• Decorative items like statues, fountains, or lighting

• Flowering plants and seasonal displays

How Craig Gouker Roofing Protects Your Landscaping

We know how important your property is, and we treat it with the same care we’d want for our own homes. Here’s what we do to minimize impact:

1. Landscape Protection Tarps

We use heavy-duty protective tarps and coverings to shield shrubs, bushes, and flower beds from falling debris. These also help make cleanup faster and safer.

2. Catch-All Netting Systems

On certain projects, we install a catch-all debris system that lines the home’s perimeter and captures shingles, nails, and other materials before they can reach your landscaping.

3. Strategic Equipment Placement

We plan ahead to position dumpsters, ladders, and workstations in a way that avoids damage to your lawn or hardscaping. We’ll never drive on your grass or park in sensitive areas.

4. Daily Clean-Up

Our crews clean up the job site at the end of every workday—not just after the job is done. We use magnetic sweepers to catch stray nails and ensure that no debris is left behind.

5. Pre-Project Walkthrough

Before we start, we do a full walkaround of your home to identify any landscaping features that need special protection. If you have something you’re worried about, we’ll make a plan to keep it safe.

What You Can Do to Help

While we take care of most of the prep and protection, there are a few simple things you can do to help:

• Move potted plants or outdoor furniture a safe distance from the house

• Mark delicate garden areas you want us to be extra cautious around

• Turn off irrigation systems the day of your roof replacement

If you’re not sure what to move, just ask—we’re happy to walk you through it.

Trust the Professionals Who Respect Your Property

At Craig Gouker Roofing, we’ve built our reputation not just on quality roofing—but on respect, cleanliness, and customer care. Our crews are trained to work safely, cleanly, and efficiently with minimal disruption to your daily life—or your landscape.

We believe your property should look even better after a roof replacement—not worse.

Ready for a New Roof Without the Mess?Contact Craig Gouker Roofing for a free estimate and see why Pittsburgh homeowners trust us with their homes—from rooftop to flower bed.