I wanted to trade my Mom’s car for a new roof on her house. The problem is the car, a 2007 with 12,000 miles, is worth more than a private sale loan. A guy I know would gladly have done it as the materials would cost about $9k and the rest would be his labor. But due to liability issues and building permits and license requirements, we can’t conduct that sort of deal. I have to hire a licensed, insured company that pays benefits, unemployment, etc. There’s WAY too much government and regulation in our private lives.
It must be one he!! of a big house! The average re-roof has less than $3,000. in materials.