You Do
The Work.
We Keep
It Coming.
Buffalo and WNY contractors — partner with Nickel City Buyers and build a consistent pipeline of rehab work. Cleanouts, demo, drywall, roofing, plumbing, electrical — we buy distressed properties all over Erie and Niagara County and we need skilled trades to bring them back. You send us referrals. We send you jobs.
We Feed You.
Most cash buyers take from contractors and give nothing back. We built a real two-way referral system. You bring us problem properties. We bring you consistent rehab work. That’s the deal.
Done.
300+ homes since 2013 — every one of them needs something. Here are the trades we use most across Buffalo and Western New York.
Full property clears on estate homes, hoarder situations, and post-purchase cleanups. Some of the biggest cleanout jobs in WNY come through our pipeline.
- Estate and hoarder full clears
- Post-purchase cleanup before rehab
- Junk removal and disposal
- Furniture, debris, belongings — everything
Gut jobs, partial demo, fire damage teardown — we buy distressed properties that need significant demolition before rehab begins.
- Full gut rehabs
- Fire damage demo and teardown
- Partial structural demo
- Interior demo for full renovation
Every gut rehab needs drywall. Full installs, patch work, mold prep — consistent volume across Buffalo and all of Erie and Niagara County.
- Full gut rehab installation
- Patch and repair work
- Mold remediation prep
- Finishing and skim coat
Western New York winters destroy roofs. We buy properties with damaged, failing, or missing roofs constantly — full replacements, repairs, and tarping needed.
- Full roof replacements
- Emergency tarping
- Storm and fire damage repairs
- Flat and pitched residential work
Vacant properties, freeze damage, old cast iron — plumbing is one of our biggest post-purchase needs across distressed Buffalo and WNY homes.
- Rough-in for gut rehabs
- Freeze damage repairs
- Full replumbing on older properties
- Winterization services
Older Buffalo housing stock means electrical work on virtually every property we purchase. Panel upgrades, rough-in, knob-and-tube remediation — all of it.
- Panel upgrades and replacements
- Full rough-in for gut rehabs
- Code compliance prep
- Knob-and-tube remediation
Partnership Works.
Register, get added to our preferred list, start receiving work. No complicated onboarding. No lengthy contracts. Just a pipeline.
Register Below
Fill out the form — company, trade, area, contact. Takes 2 minutes. No commitment required to get started.
Quick Call
We call within one business day to understand your capacity, area, and what types of jobs fit your operation.
First on the List
When we close on a property in your area needing your trade — you get the first call. No bidding, straight to you.
Pipeline Builds
Great work earns more work. The best contractor relationships we have go back years. This is a pipeline, not a project.
Send Your Way.
The relationship doesn’t stop at rehab contracts. Partner contractors get more from NCB than just our post-purchase work.
Sellers who contact us for a cash offer but actually just need repair work — we refer them to our registered partner contractors instead of letting them find someone random online.
300+ homes since 2013 — proven track record of consistent post-purchase work. You’re not bidding on one job. You’re getting added to an active, ongoing pipeline across WNY.
We are cash buyers. No chasing invoices. No construction loan delays. No 60-day net terms. When the work is done and accepted, you get paid. That’s how it works with us.
Two Ways to
Get Paid.
For the Work
Every property Nickel City Buyers purchases needs trade work. As a registered partner contractor you get first call on post-purchase rehab contracts in your area — cleanouts, demo, drywall, roofing, plumbing, electrical.
This is an ongoing pipeline — not a one-off job. The more properties we close in your area, the more work comes your way. 300+ homes purchased since 2013 and counting.
For the Referral
When you refer a homeowner to Nickel City Buyers — a seller you met on a job who’s in over their head — and we close on that property, you earn a BirdDog referral fee at closing.
You were already in that house. You already knew the situation. That knowledge is worth real money. No license required. No complicated process. Just a phone number and a closed deal.
📋 BirdDog Bucks — Full Referral Program Details · See exactly how the $500–$1,000 referral fee works
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Tell us about your operation and we’ll call within one business day. No commitment, no lengthy process — just the start of a real working relationship.
Your information is never shared with third parties. All contractors must carry appropriate NYS licensing and insurance. We’ll reach out within one business day.
Straight Answers.
What trades do you work with in Buffalo and WNY?
We work with all residential trades — cleanout and junk removal crews, demo contractors, drywall installers, roofers, plumbers, electricians, general contractors, painters, flooring installers, and HVAC technicians. If you do work on residential properties anywhere in Erie or Niagara County, there’s likely a fit. Register below and we’ll call you to discuss what works for your operation specifically.
How do I get added to your preferred contractor list?
Fill out the registration form on this page or call (716) 557-7005. Tell us your company name, primary trade, service area, and crew capacity. We’ll call within one business day. There’s no formal onboarding — if the fit is right, we start sending work. The whole process takes less time than one job quote.
How quickly do you pay after work is completed?
We are cash buyers — not developers waiting on construction loans. When we close on a property the funds are available immediately. We pay contractors promptly upon completion and acceptance of work. No 60-day net terms, no invoice chasing, no payment delays tied to financing. This is one of the most common things contractors tell us they appreciate about working with us.
What referrals are you looking for from contractors?
The best referrals come when you’re inside a property and realize the homeowner is in over their head. They called you for a cleanout or roof quote and the bigger picture is clear — the property needs more than they can afford. That’s our seller. Give them our number: (716) 557-7005. We’ll make a fair cash offer, handle all the paperwork, and close fast. You preserved the relationship with that homeowner and sent them to a real solution. That earns future referrals back to you from us.
Do I need to be licensed and insured?
Yes — all contractors working on our properties must carry appropriate licensing and insurance for their trade in New York State. This protects you, protects us, and ensures work meets code for resale or rental. If you’re not yet fully licensed for a particular trade in NYS, call us and we can discuss what’s required and whether there are roles that fit your current status.
How many properties do you buy per year in Erie and Niagara County?
We’ve purchased 300+ homes across Buffalo and Western New York since 2013 — multiple properties per month across Erie and Niagara County. Every property needs at minimum a cleanout and assessment, and most require significant trade work. The volume is consistent and the pipeline is ongoing. This is not a seasonal source of work — it’s a year-round relationship.
Nickel City Buyers — Contractor Partner Program — Buffalo & Western New York Since 2013
Nickel City Buyers, LLC partners with licensed and insured contractors throughout Erie and Niagara County for post-purchase rehab work, cleanouts, demo, and all residential trades. Located at 3842 Harlem Rd STE 400-339, Cheektowaga, NY 14215. Phone: (716) 557-7005. Website: nickelcitybuyers.com. We purchase and rehab properties throughout Buffalo, Cheektowaga, Amherst, Tonawanda, Lackawanna, West Seneca, Hamburg, Orchard Park, Lancaster, Depew, Kenmore, Williamsville, East Aurora, Clarence, Akron, Grand Island, Niagara Falls, Lockport, North Tonawanda, Lewiston, Youngstown, Wheatfield, Pendleton, Newfane, and all of Erie and Niagara County. A+ BBB rating. 5.0 stars on Google. 300+ homes purchased since 2013. All contractors must carry appropriate NYS licensing and insurance. All situations we handle → | How we work →
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Register today and get added to our preferred contractor list. No complicated onboarding. No lengthy contracts. Just consistent work from a cash buyer who pays on time and keeps the pipeline full.