The numbers are pointing to this being a solid year for restoration and remodeling contractors. Despite new home construction being a bit sluggish, remodeling and maintenance spending grew as expected thanks largely to storms and continued recovery efforts from hurricanes in 2018. A study released by Harvard in June reported Americans spent $322 billion on remodeling and home repairs from July 2018 through June 2019; a 6.8% jump from the previous year. To further support projected growth, the National Association of Home Builders’ Remodeling Market Index rose one point to 55 in the second quarter of this year; being above 50 indicates most remodelers report market activity is higher compared to the previous quarter.