We Found Nails Everywhere”: A Homeowner Story That Shouldn’t Happen
A real-world reminder of why post-roof cleanup matters.
A homeowner recently called us with a simple request:
“Can you come re-sweep our property? We already had a cleanup… but we keep finding nails.”
They weren’t angry. They were just tired of living on edge.
What They Were Dealing With
After their roof replacement, the crew did a quick final sweep and left.
Within 48 hours, the homeowner noticed:
nails on the driveway
nails in the side yard
nails in mulch beds
nails around the downspout splash blocks
They were especially worried because:
they had kids playing outside
they had a dog
two cars parked in the driveway
Every step outside felt like a gamble.
What We Found
We showed up and ran our full Nail Finders process.
Here’s what came out of just one property:
nails in grass that the rolling magnet missed
nails tucked under mulch
nails near door sills
nails in corners of porch steps
nails hiding in walkway cracks
The homeowner’s reaction said it all:
“We would’ve never found these. I’m shocked this was left behind.”
Why This Happens
This isn’t a “bad roofer” problem.
It’s a system problem.
Roofing subs are incentivized to finish fast. Cleanup is often done in:
low light
end-of-day exhaustion
one rushed final pass
Even if the driveway looks clean, nails can still be sitting:
along edges
in landscape features
in high-traffic spots
And one nail is all it takes to create a memory they don’t forget.
The Fix
Roofers install the roof.
Nail Finders finishes the job in a way that protects:
the homeowner
the roofer’s reputation
pets
vehicles
reviews
If you just had your roof replaced and you’re not 100% confident in the cleanup, we can help.
Book a Nail Finders cleanup — and let your roof be the last thing you worry about.