Roof over front door / porch

1/30/2020 at 7:08:22 AM

Hello,

We can certainly help with this.

Please give me a call when you have a chance and we can set up a time to take a look and discuss options etc..

Many thanks

Mark Griffin

GHI Developments

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1/30/2020 at 8:07:20 AM

It would depend on how big it is . Most likely a general contractor would be best because not all roofers know how to do structural work.

1/30/2020 at 8:57:30 AM

I strongly recommend you look up a trusted Pro contractor in your local area to get a quote. When it comes to framing a roof it's best to have a professional. Not only will it look better it'll be structurally sound.

1/30/2020 at 9:23:20 AM

Thanks... just to add, it really is just adding a 2ft 'roof' extension over the front door that's connected to the garage roof.

1/30/2020 at 10:06:48 AM

Just be aware that any roof you add, even two feet, counts towards the coverage of your property and the city may have an issue with you building/exending it. You may want to find out if there are any by-laws in your area that affect this.

2/2/2020 at 3:36:55 PM

Some of the responses here are a little bit concerning, TBH.

No matter what you choose to do, or who does the work, there must be engineering done (certified) because this is a change/ addition to the existing dwelling, whether it is a 2 foot eyebrow or not.

This would be either e GC (general contractor) or a roofer, and would involve a permit. The permit (from the municipality) would require certified (stamped) engineering drawings, which the GC can have done for you, but expect any engineering to be $1k to $2.5k just to get to the stamp.

The point I am trying to make is that this needs to be worth the spend for the limited benefit, but that, of course, is your call.

DO NOT allow ANY contractor to circumvent the permit (many in your area do), as the city can in a single swoop force you to have it torn off your house, and start you from scratch, with elongated waiting periods as a penalty (also common in your area).

We are not in your area, but happy to advise on this, if that would be helpful.

Feel free to reach out to us.

Ron