Roofing Shovels & Tear-Off Spades

Before any new material goes down, the old roofing has to come off, and that work starts with roofing shovels and tear-off spades. These flat-bladed tools lift shingles, underlayment, and old fasteners in sections, stripping a roof down to a bare deck rather than leaving a layer behind. That bare deck is the only surface that can actually be inspected for rot, soft spots, or hidden damage — something a roof-over would simply cover up.

What Happens Alongside the Tear-Off

Pry Bars & Nail Pullers — follow behind the spades to pull old nails out of the decking instead of leaving them bent flat.
Reciprocating Saws — cut out any decking that tear-off reveals as rotted, right in the middle of the job.
Roll-Off Dumpsters & Dump Trailers — take stripped material straight off the roof and off the property, rather than piling it on the lawn.

Keeping the Site Clean

Magnetic Nail Sweepers — pass over the driveway, lawn, and beds at the end of each day to pick up stray nails.
Landscape Protection Tarps — laid down before tear-off starts, so debris lands on canvas instead of plants or walkways.