First
Interpret the recommendation
Read what the report or route actually means before you treat it like a project brief.
Quote checklist
SWR roof quote checklist before you approve broader roof work
If SWR is being used to justify a much bigger roof job than you expected, use this checklist to test that leap.
How to use this page
Interpret first, then stress-test the quote
Use the guide to slow the quote down and check fit, scope, and documentation before you commit.
Next
Choose the first project
Keep scope tight and decide which improvement deserves the first contractor conversation.
You are here
Prepare the quote path
Use the checklist and contractor type only after the recommendation and scope are clear.
Quick answer
If the quote gets much bigger than the recommendation, ask what part of the roof work is actually required for SWR.
Use this page when
Use this when SWR is being used to justify a much bigger roof job than you expected.
Key takeaways
What to verify before you sign
- SWR logic matters only when the broader roof scope is truly necessary.
- A clean quote ties replacement language back to the report recommendation.
- Work timing and approval still matter before the job starts.
What not to assume
Do not let the quote outrun the recommendation
- Do not assume SWR means blanket reroof approval.
- Do not assume every roofing line item attached to the quote is reimbursable.
- Do not assume the contractor has already separated eligible scope from optional extras.
Next steps
Move back into the core routes
- Confirm the report actually points to SWR.
- Ask which line items are required to complete the eligible mitigation work.
- Separate grant-aligned scope from homeowner-choice roof upgrades.
Related routes
Compare the routes that shape the quote
Why this page is careful
Built from current official pages, then narrowed to one safer next step
- Fresh rules first: current official pages beat stale PDFs and old flyers.
- One page, one question: each page should solve one homeowner decision cleanly.
- Risk check: when scope is fuzzy, the page slows the decision down instead of pushing a sale.
What this page is not
Independent guidance, not official approval
This page is an independent guide. It is not the program, not a government office, and not legal, insurance, or contractor advice.
Official source stack
Current official sources behind this page
Can I replace my roof?
Roof replacement may align only when required to complete recommended eligible work.
Grant eligibility
Confirms recommended improvements, 24-month timing, and denial risk for work started before approval.
Authorized mitigation improvements
Authorized improvements remain opening protection, roof-to-wall, roof deck attachment, and SWR.
Choosing a licensed contractor
The homeowner must choose and manage the contractor.
Next action
Get the SWR roof routing checklist
Use this if you want a cleaner next step before you collect more quotes or sign anything.