Guidelines for removing old antennas from your roof

When it comes to removing old antennas from your roof, there are a couple of things that you need to consider. Old antennas, on their own, aren’t that difficult to remove. But, in order to do so, you need to have the right tools and the necessary skills. Remember, even a small mistake here can easily lead to injury or damages. So, you should even consider hiring professionals to do it for you. Well, issues like this are what we are going to go over in this article.

DIY removal or hiring professionals

Is it possible for an amateur to remove an old antenna from a roof? Well, practically yes. Any person, if they have the necessary knowledge and tools can remove an old antenna. But, in order to do so properly, you need to take the time and effort to ensure your safety. Therefore, hiring professionals can be a good idea, especially if you are not used to DIY home projects.

Now, the downside of hiring professionals is that they can be expensive. Although they know the best ways to fix your roof and the best ways to maintain it, their service will come at a cost. So, you’d be put in a difficult situation when trying to figure out whether or not to hire them. Our advice is to always go with professionals if you are not sure about what you are doing. Some people have the skills, tools, and the motivation necessary to deal with DIY projects. Others should simply avoid accidents, mishaps, and injuries and find reliable professionals to help them.

Removing old antennas from your roof

So, let’s say that removing old antennas from your roof is something that you can do on your own. How are you to tackle this renovation project? Well, there are a couple of things that you’ll need to take care of in order to properly remove your antenna and not put your safety at risk.

Getting the proper equipment             

You cannot deal with removing old antennas from your roof if you do not have the necessary tools. Therefore, the first step is to ensure that you have them and that they are in good condition. Among the things you will need are:

• Power drill with proper drill bits.
• Ladder, or some other way to easily access your roof.
• Work gloves and boots as necessary safety measures.
• Properly sized wrenches and a hammer.
• Rope in order to tie down your antenna.

You should even consider talking with professionals in order to get some expert device. By doing so you will easily learn things from removing your antenna like a pro toall you need to know about getting a new roof. Plus, you will potentially correct numerous rookie mistakes that you otherwise would’ve made.

Removing the antenna

Once you’ve gathered all the necessary tools, you can start removing your antenna. Now, the first thing you will have to do is to actually climb your roof. We always suggest ensuring that you have a safe and sturdy pathway to your roof, as most accidents happen while people try to climb it. So, if you are using a ladder, make sure that it stays put and that no wind or some other outside force can easily move it. After that, you want to make sure that you are stable at all times. A single misstep can easily cause you serious injury, if not worse. So, you should keep safety as your number one priority at all times.

The first thing you will remove is the cable that is attached to your home. After that, you should remove any smaller parts. By doing so you will make removing the largest one a whole lot easier and safer. Once that is done, you need to secure your antenna with ropes so that it doesn’t fall once you unscrew it. Also, try to plan how and where you will lower it once you detach it. Now, you can proceed to slowly unscrew the bolts. Try to unscrew them bit by bit in order to avoid one of them breaking. Once you remove the antenna, you will also have to detach the brackets and the support post.

Finishing touches

With the antenna safely on the ground and its support post removed, you are pretty much done. Now all that is left if for you to do is to cover any holes left behind with a sealant. This is to protect your home from leaks. Also, remember to use a primer to cover your sealant and waterproof it.

Working with professionals

If any of this sounds too dangerous or too complicated and antenna removal is necessary, you can always opt for working with professionals. And, as it turns out, even hiring professionals for removing old antennas from your roof has its dos and don’ts. So let’s take a closer look at how to find a reliable company to help you out.

Finding a reliable company

The first step that you need to take in order to find a decent company is to start looking online. Check which companies you have nearby and check out their online reviews. Sites like Google or Yelp are excellent for this as they allow for unbiased reviews. You should check out the company on the Better Business Bureau and see that they are legit. Ideally, you want to find testimonials from former customers that outline how the company does its business and how cost-effective they are.

The second step is to contact as many companies as you can and get service estimates. The more estimates you have, the easier it will be to figure out which company is worth working with. Remember, just because a company is expensive doesn’t mean that it is good. So, the more reviews and estimates you have, the easier it will be to find decent professionals.