In this episode of The Contractor Grow Show, Mark sits down with Ramiro Alvarez of Home Tech Foundation Systems (Prescott Valley, AZ) for a candid conversation about the ups and downs of running a manufactured home foundation business through market crashes, industry shifts, and changing customer needs.

-The 30-year journey of Home Tech Foundation Systems, from working with family to a thriving, multi-division contractor business

-How Ramiro navigated the 2008 housing crash and pivoted to focus on retrofitting manufactured home foundations for bank financing

-The pros and cons of new construction vs. retrofit work—and why Ramiro now serves both historic homes and full land-home projects

-Real talk about quoting jobs, using Google Maps for quick bids, and keeping customers happy with fast, reliable service

-The impact of fast, friendly customer service and quick problem-solving on building trust and earning positive reviews

-Expanding service areas: from the Quad City area to all over Arizona, including Phoenix and Tucson

-Challenges and opportunities in finding and retaining skilled workers in today’s construction market

-The growing importance of affordable housing and how Home Tech Foundation Systems is helping the community with land-home projects and home sales

-Ramiro’s plans for scaling up the business and advice for other contractors facing industry changes

If you’re a contractor, builder, or homeowner in Arizona—or just want to hear an honest, insightful story about resilience and adaptation in the trades—don’t miss this episode!

Contact Home Tech Foundation Systems:

Website: HomeTechFoundations.com

Serving Prescott Valley, Prescott, Dewey, Chino Valley, Phoenix, Tucson, and beyond

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