Overview

Roofing nails left on a client's property are one of the most common and preventable complaints in the roofing industry. A single nail in a car tire or a child's shoe is a costly, avoidable problem. At Trust Roofing, magnet sweeping is a required step on every project. It is not optional and it is not just the last step — it is part of the daily clean-up process and the final job site walkthrough before every departure.

Our Field Standards

Magnet sweeping is non-negotiable on every Trust Roofing project.

Field standards include:
* The magnetic roller is swept across all accessible areas at the end of every workday
* Driveways, grass near the house, and landscaped beds receive special attention
* The final sweep is completed before any Trust Roofing vehicle departs
* Collected metal debris is disposed of properly and not left on site
* Gutter systems are checked for nails and fasteners before project sign-off

Our Process

When to Sweep

* At every lunch break if debris is heavy
* At the end of every workday before the crew departs
* As a final sweep during the project closeout walkthrough

How to Sweep

* Move slowly in overlapping passes — do not rush
* Cover the full driveway including edges and the area near the street
* Sweep all grass areas within 15 feet of the home
* Pay extra attention to landscaped beds and mulch areas where nails hide
* Check around downspouts and in low spots where nails collect

What to Do With Collected Materials

* Collect from the roller after each pass
* Place in a bucket or bag for proper disposal
* Never leave piles on the property

Roofing Terms

Magnetic Roller

A rolling tool containing a powerful magnet that attracts and collects metal debris, nails, staples, and fasteners, from grass, gravel, driveways, and landscaped areas after a tear-off.

Roofing Nail

A fastener used to secure shingles, underlayment, and other roofing components to the deck, ring-shank nails are required for deck re-nailing under Florida building code.

Debris Management

The organized process of containing, collecting, and removing roofing materials and waste from a job site, a Trust Roofing field standard throughout the workday, not just at project closeout.

Property Protection

The active steps taken before and during a roof replacement to prevent damage to the client’s landscaping, driveway, vehicles, and HVAC equipment, including daily magnet sweeping.

Job Site Closeout

The final stage of a Trust Roofing project including full debris removal, magnet sweep, client walkthrough, and photo documentation, completed before the crew departs the property.

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