Seniors Helping Seniors

One of the most innovative aspects of Umbrella is our workforce. For the most part, we use senior citizens. Our handypersons have the skills to get the job done! In fact, some have more than 30 years of experience in various trades. Equally important, because most of our handypersons only work to supplement their income, they are able work for less. We pass this savings on to our members. In the Capital District region alone, more than 100 retirees provide services.

Emergency assistance is just a phone call away — 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If a pipe bursts, a window breaks or the furnace won’t start, trained Umbrella staff are ready and able to help correct the problem. In fact, handymen are sent to the member’s home within 90 minutes of being called.

Routine maintenance work is identified and prioritized as part of a written 17-point home inspection reports done at no cost for every Umbrella member once a year. The emphasis is always on prevention. Our goal is to fix small problems before they mushroom into major repairs.

Founded in 1995, currently Umbrella of the Capital District serves more than 500 homeowners living in Albany, Schenectady, Rensselaer and Saratoga counties.