OUR APPROACH

OUR APPROACH

At PRoTechos, our approach to rebuilding involves working closely with the communities we serve. We network with local community leaders and religious institutions to locate the most urgent cases, and focus on helping residents who do not have the financial resources to hire help for roof repairs. We prioritize homes with children, elderly, or sick occupants.

Once we have identified a candidate for roof replacement, we assess the roof. Our work is limited to roof repairs or reconstruction of galvanized aluminum or tin roofs. If the homeowner and the roof qualify, our project manager performs a detailed assessment, taking measurements and creating a scope of work. Once release forms are signed, our project manager orders the lumber and other roofing materials, and works with the foreman to schedule the project.

Depending on the size of the roof and extent of the damage, it can take a team of two to four people between two and 10 days to complete. Rain often interrupts our schedule; for safety reasons, we do not allow anyone on a roof when it is wet. In all, each roof costs an average of $5,000 to complete, including materials and labor.

Carpentry and construction work are done by volunteers, skilled carpenters, and trainees who participate in our Learn and Earn program.

At PRoTechos, our approach to reconstruction involves working closely with the communities we serve. We collaborate with local community leaders, other non-profits, and municipalities to identify the most urgent cases, focusing on helping residents who do not have the financial resources to hire help for roof repairs. We prioritize homes with children, the elderly, or infirm occupants.

Once we identify a candidate for roof repair, we assess its condition. Our work is limited to the repair or reconstruction of galvanized aluminum or tin roofs. If the homeowner and the roof qualify, our project manager performs a detailed assessment, taking measurements and creating a work plan. Once release forms are signed, our project manager orders the lumber and other roofing materials and works with the foreman to schedule the project.

Depending on the size of the roof and the extent of the damage, a team of two to four people can take between two and ten days to complete the work. Rain often interrupts our schedule; for safety reasons, we do not allow anyone to work on a roof when it is wet. Each roof can cost between $7,000 and $10,000, including materials and labor.

The carpentry and construction work is done by skilled carpenters and trainees who participate in our “Learn and Earn” program.