First
Interpret the recommendation
Read what the report or route actually means before you treat it like a project brief.
Improvement decision route
SWR exception: when roof replacement can qualify
Use this narrow exception when SWR makes roof replacement necessary for the eligible mitigation recommendation.
How to use this page
Interpret the recommendation, then choose the next move
Improvement routes exist to narrow the first project and contractor path, not to let the quote outrun the recommendation.
You are here
Choose the first project
Keep scope tight and decide which improvement deserves the first contractor conversation.
After that
Prepare the quote path
Use the checklist and contractor type only after the recommendation and scope are clear.
Quick answer
Roof replacement may align when it is required to complete the eligible mitigation recommendation, especially in SWR-related paths. It is not a blanket rule for every roof that feels due.
Contractor type to vet first
roofing contractor
When this is the right first project
Use the report as the filter
- The recommendation points to SWR and the report ties that exception to broader roof work.
- The quote clearly explains why replacement is necessary for the eligible mitigation job.
- You need a roofing quote that separates the exception scope from non-eligible extras.
What scope usually qualifies
Keep the quote disciplined
- Replacement may be part of the job only when it is necessary to complete the eligible mitigation recommendation.
- The budget should separate grant-aligned items from homeowner-choice extras.
- Approval timing still matters before work begins.
Attached-home caveat
For attached homes, this route is usually secondary because current rules can narrow grant scope before roof replacement becomes relevant.
What not to assume
Do not widen the answer too early
- Reading an old roof as automatic proof of eligibility.
- Letting a contractor frame a general reroof as guaranteed reimbursement.
- Ignoring the need to tie the replacement scope back to the report.
Related routes
Compare the next likely routes
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.
Working with a contractor flyer
The old authorized contractor list ended and homeowners should compare quotes and documents themselves.
Next action
Get the SWR exception checklist
Use this if you want a cleaner next step before you collect more quotes or sign anything.