Roofing work in Lexington’s older neighborhoods often means heavier, multi-layer tear-offs, while newer subdivisions toward Man o’ War are usually simpler single-layer jobs.

Shingles are heavy and deceptive. A tear-off that looks like a small pile weighs more than a container of furniture, which is why roofing jobs go in smaller containers than people expect. A 10 or 15 yard is normally the right call even on a decent-sized house.