A New Trick I Learned

apehangeralfy

They had a low income roof program. Not sure if it is still running or not. Contact the building dept. and ask for Mark.



James, thanks for the info. It got me doing some research and I found a program local in some areas that will pay 50% for new roofs in the redevelopment areas... I am going to go back to all my bids in those areas and offer to help sign them up... I'm sure it will add quite a few jobs to the board... Thanks again.

Bodhisativa

We have a similar funding program here in Canada that we've done quite a bit of work for. It's sponsored through the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation and it's called Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program or RRAP for short in case there are any other Canuck roofers out there. The link to the program is below in case you'd like to refer any of your clients.

http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/co/prf...rfinas_001.cfm

Roofied

Man, I am so mad right now. I just typed out this really awesome post and inquiry, and some how double tapped my backspace key and lost the whole thing because my browser backed up, and when I took it back forward, it was nowhere to be found. I am borderline livid right now. No way am I typing out that well thought out question again, so I am just gonna shorten it up.


If you are a salesperson that sells peace of mind and quality, over the lowest price, is a program like this that requires the city to take the lowest bidder even worth it to get involved with? Keep in mind I am a bleeding heart to the bone, but I don't run the company I work for. Is it worth it to lower the standards of your service so that you can compete with the folks on the approved lists for programs like this?

From a business stand point, absolutely not. But I do a lot of door knocking, and it kills me when I see older people that get denied by their insurance, or own their home outright, and don't even have insurance. Reading this thread gave me something that I can give them instead of just a sorry, you're out of luck with me.

They certainly aren't gonna get the best service or product, but at least I know that they might be able to get some help, whether my company does it or not.

fredad4321

ots of loan program found here looking for same in other thread . thanks

jamesfl

In my program the h.o. can take whatever bid they choose, although excessively high bids will be questioned by the local office person in charge. I gave a minor concession once.

James

garabar

James: This is really great info. Looks like they have a program like this in most municipalities although some seem to have suspended it. Shocking how something this important for homeowners and contractors alike just isn't publicized.

Great advice here...Much appreciated.

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Roofing Florida

jamesfl

If it was publicized there wouldn't be funding for long at all, so don't tell other roofers in your market, enjoy the benefits.

Roofied

Not how it works here. It's the ole, get three bids and take the lowest. Doesn't stop me from giving these people the info they otherwise didn't have to make this happen though. Sure it takes six months, but it's better than nothing.

I have a packet I finally put together explaining the three different programs my municipality offers... My boss let me use the company printer and Ink to print it up, and toss fifty or so of them in my bag when I go out banging doors.

It wasn't good business decision to sign of for the preferred contractors list for these programs, but it was good for him to let me do this.... we weren't concerned with those small ass roofs that weren't gonna get bought anyways. But I was.

daviddeschaine

I really feel there should be some low cost government low interest loans for home owners to fix up their homes to save energy.

The tax credit thing for $1500 doesn't even help at all....

Does anyone want to save energy!

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Billy Luttrell

Here we have whats called a "city rebate" where the city actually pays for the job. Its always on rundown, old houses with 3-5 layers of chit and a re-deck.

The upside is the pay through the nose.

The downside is you have to wait 6-8weeks to get the check, which is always sent to the home owner with both their name and your company name on the check, so it has to be endorsed by both. A few times I had trouble with the home owner not wanting to sign the check over(how often do these people have a check for over 10grand in their hands with their name on it?) even though they cant do anything with it unless I endorse it also.

Sadly, we are just not at the level my dads company was at when I did these and we cannot afford to wait 6-8 weeks to be paid just yet.