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Right in time for Father’s Day, Hatley Brothers II Roofing & Construction announced that it will give a free new roof to a local dad.
The contest known as “Weathering the Weathered” is in its 17th year, but this will be the first time a father will receive the prize.
Focused primarily on residents of the Oak Cliff, southern Dallas and DeSoto areas, the contest historically has awarded elderly woman and mothers, but, this year, owner Ke’Elronn Hatley says in an announcement that he searched for an eligible father who is in need of a new roof for his home but cannot afford to pay for full-scale roof replacement services on his own due to lack of insurance coverage.
This year’s recipient is Oak Cliff area resident Robert Mitchell, and he’ll receive roofing valued in the $15,000 to $20,000 range.
The kick-off for the new roof installation happened this morning at the home on Cicero Street. The replacement of Mitchell’s old leaky roof with a “quality, new 20-30 year shingled roof and complete redeckwill” happen this weekend, the company says.
In some ways the replacement will benefit the neighborhood — for example the old wood, made of now-outlawed wood shingles, was a fire hazard, according to the roofers, so this is a preventative measure for the safety of both occupants and neighbors.
“Giving back to the community has always been a top priority at Hatley Brothers II Roofing & Construction,” Hatley says.“In Texas, homeowners are often faced with the financial burden of replacing roofs more frequently than some other geographic locations due to hail and wind damage, extreme heat and general age deterioration. In this current economic climate, with the average cost of residential roof replacement services running anywhere from $18,000 to $20,000, we knew we had to do something to make a difference in the community. So we decided to help someone in need by providing them with a new roof at no charge, and we are looking forward to installing Mr. Mitchell’s special Father’s Day gift.”
The Hatley company thanked special community partners, particularly Williams Chicken, for helping making this happen.
Hatley is known for being the youngest recipient of the prestigious Quest for Success Award, presented by the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce and WFAA-TV.
