Residential Roofer

jimsonburg · 08-12-2010, 02:14 AM

If you are a professional contractor.if so there are lot of online portals inviting you to join online community and get more jobs at your doorstep. these type of sites will help you to find suitable jobs for you.

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Originally Posted by Danny713

Hi i was wondering where i can get roofing leads from..? i would really appreciate your help..
If anyone is looking for a roofing crew in the houston area i got one that is ready to work.. i got my own tools and trucks

daviddeschaine · 08-12-2010, 07:53 AM

Home Improvement Checklist

A home improvement project can add space and value to your home. Any major project will cause some stress. You can minimize that stress with proper planning and preparation.

Planning Your Home Improvement

Make sure you and your spouse agree on the scope of the project. One might value structural solidness, while the other values a certain "look" to the décor. One might equate higher price with higher quality, while the other wants to economize on the project. Resolving these issues in the planning stage will avoid misunderstandings.

Will you be doing some of the work yourself? You may be able to save on costs by doing part of the work yourself. However, make sure you know what you're doing. It will add more to the cost if the contractor has to fix your mistakes. You also need to make sure you will have time to do the work.

Finding a Contractor and Getting Estimates

Ask friends and family to recommend contractors. Check to make sure there are no unresolved complaints. Choose at least three contractors. Prepare a job description and ask for estimates. Don't limit the estimate to price. You should also get an estimated time schedule, and a listing of necessary permits.

Following these simple tips can help minimize stress and prevent unnecessary problems.

daviddeschaine · 08-13-2010, 12:20 AM

Yes, Jim - The internet is the best for getting roofing leads, and your online phone book offers some good solutions... :-)

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Originally Posted by jimsonburg

Internet is best for getting more roofing jobs at your doorstep by promoting your service in various business directories and classified sites.

JDillen · 09-08-2010, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy

First off if you are trying to run a legitimate long lasting company a website is just as, if not more, importantt han a phone number. Consider getting one, they are a few hundred bucks.

Very true, without a good toll free number, even when you follow the recommendations in the thread, people won't remember you well enough to call you.

dougger222 · 09-12-2010, 09:20 AM

Last Fall had a home owner build me a web site. Before this didn't have one for 10+ years in business. She's really good at building web sites as most she builds are $1,000,000-$2,000,000. Most are for huge MN based companies.

It's a really nice site but to date may have only gotten one or two leads on it. It's on the top google links as well.

On the other hand have landed 5 roof jobs from forums like this. Home owners go on doing research find I'm in there area and I guess like what they see in posts and it's basicly a done deal.

A couple years ago quit advertising in the Yellow Book because they ripped me off out of several hundred dollars. Now when they call trying to solicate my business I yell at them. How many would've liked to pay for 15 months of internet advertising at $40 month only to find out you were never online? To rectify things they offered to give me one month or $40 back. Since I couldn't prove prior to a month back not being on it. This company is very shady.

Since I've finaly got that out worldwide, will move on with things...

My leads are all generated from word of mouth which generate from all sorts of customers and people. Have several general contractors that use my services. Most have been burned by roofers in the past so are willing to pay for quality. These g.c.'s are almost all word of mouth contractors as well. Past customers, realtors, insurance agents, insurance adjuster, friends, and family to name a few way leads are generated.

You can't expect word of mouth leads to get you busy with work overnight, these take time. If you do a really good job word will travel and sooner than later your name will keep your bills paid and money in the bank. Of course "cheap" roofers will always have work but paying the bills is easier said than done.

I started out doing new construction and very few tear offs. Now it's very few new construction and almost all tear offs. Quite a few of my new construction jobs and builders have called back for tear offs though over the past 10+ years. The first year I was licensed pulled maybe 5 permits. Now it's 40-50.

daviddeschaine · 09-13-2010, 08:02 AM

A website is a great place to show-off your best work, and have some question & answers for homeowners looking for information about your company. It's like being open 24/7 - 365 days a year - I would higly recommend placing videos on your website..

Awesome!

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Originally Posted by dougger222

Last Fall had a home owner build me a web site. Before this didn't have one for 10+ years in business. She's really good at building web sites as most she builds are $1,000,000-$2,000,000. Most are for huge MN based companies.

It's a really nice site but to date may have only gotten one or two leads on it. It's on the top google links as well.

On the other hand have landed 5 roof jobs from forums like this. Home owners go on doing research find I'm in there area and I guess like what they see in posts and it's basically a done deal.

A couple years ago quit advertising in the Yellow Book because they ripped me off out of several hundred dollars. Now when they call trying to solicate my business I yell at them. How many would've liked to pay for 15 months of internet advertising at $40 month only to find out you were never online? To rectify things they offered to give me one month or $40 back. Since I couldn't prove prior to a month back not being on it. This company is very shady.

Since I've finaly got that out worldwide, will move on with things...

My leads are all generated from word of mouth which generate from all sorts of customers and people. Have several general contractors that use my services. Most have been burned by roofers in the past so are willing to pay for quality. These g.c.'s are almost all word of mouth contractors as well. Past customers, realtors, insurance agents, insurance adjuster, friends, and family to name a few way leads are generated.

You can't expect word of mouth leads to get you busy with work overnight, these take time. If you do a really good job word will travel and sooner than later your name will keep your bills paid and money in the bank. Of course "cheap" roofers will always have work but paying the bills is easier said than done.

I started out doing new construction and very few tear offs. Now it's very few new construction and almost all tear offs. Quite a few of my new construction jobs and builders have called back for tear offs though over the past 10+ years. The first year I was licensed pulled maybe 5 permits. Now it's 40-50.

The Roofing God · 09-13-2010, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by dougger222

Last Fall had a home owner build me a web site. Before this didn't have one for 10+ years in business. She's really good at building web sites as most she builds are $1,000,000-$2,000,000. Most are for huge MN based companies.

It's a really nice site but to date may have only gotten one or two leads on it. It's on the top google links as well.

On the other hand have landed 5 roof jobs from forums like this. Home owners go on doing research find I'm in there area and I guess like what they see in posts and it's basicly a done deal.

A couple years ago quit advertising in the Yellow Book because they ripped me off out of several hundred dollars. Now when they call trying to solicate my business I yell at them. How many would've liked to pay for 15 months of internet advertising at $40 month only to find out you were never online? To rectify things they offered to give me one month or $40 back. Since I couldn't prove prior to a month back not being on it. This company is very shady.

Since I've finaly got that out worldwide, will move on with things...

My leads are all generated from word of mouth which generate from all sorts of customers and people. Have several general contractors that use my services. Most have been burned by roofers in the past so are willing to pay for quality. These g.c.'s are almost all word of mouth contractors as well. Past customers, realtors, insurance agents, insurance adjuster, friends, and family to name a few way leads are generated.

You can't expect word of mouth leads to get you busy with work overnight, these take time. If you do a really good job word will travel and sooner than later your name will keep your bills paid and money in the bank. Of course "cheap" roofers will always have work but paying the bills is easier said than done.

I started out doing new construction and very few tear offs. Now it's very few new construction and almost all tear offs. Quite a few of my new construction jobs and builders have called back for tear offs though over the past 10+ years. The first year I was licensed pulled maybe 5 permits. Now it's 40-50.

Dougger,the nicest site can be like a beautiful book,nice but boring and no one reads it--You need to learn about SEO,or search engine optimization---basically tuning your site to google,by what you put in it,Tinner 666,and Grumpy would probably say this as well

acc · 11-27-2010, 07:15 AM

Truck and trailer decals, website and word of mouth !!!

" Quality Doesn't Cost....It Pays !!!! "

08-12-2010, 07:53 AM	#32
daviddeschaine View Profile daviddeschaine StartARoofingBusiness Send Message Follow Blogs (0) Threads (148) Photos (1) Reviews (0) Projects (0) Toolbox (0) View All Activity StartARoofingBusiness Trade: Residential Roofing Join Date: May 2010 Location: Maine USA Posts: 148	Re: Residential Roofer Home Improvement Checklist A home improvement project can add space and value to your home. Any major project will cause some stress. You can minimize that stress with proper planning and preparation. Planning Your Home Improvement Make sure you and your spouse agree on the scope of the project. One might value structural solidness, while the other values a certain "look" to the décor. One might equate higher price with higher quality, while the other wants to economize on the project. Resolving these issues in the planning stage will avoid misunderstandings. Will you be doing some of the work yourself? You may be able to save on costs by doing part of the work yourself. However, make sure you know what you're doing. It will add more to the cost if the contractor has to fix your mistakes. You also need to make sure you will have time to do the work. Finding a Contractor and Getting Estimates Ask friends and family to recommend contractors. Check to make sure there are no unresolved complaints. Choose at least three contractors. Prepare a job description and ask for estimates. Don't limit the estimate to price. You should also get an estimated time schedule, and a listing of necessary permits. Following these simple tips can help minimize stress and prevent unnecessary problems. __________________ David J. Deschaine http://www.startmyroofingbusiness.com http://www.roofingbusinessblueprint.com

09-12-2010, 09:20 AM	#35
dougger222 View Profile dougger222 Senior Member Send Message Follow Blogs (0) Threads (105) Photos (0) Reviews (0) Projects (0) Toolbox (0) View All Activity Senior Member Trade: Roofing Contractor Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Stillwater, MN Posts: 105	Re: Residential Roofer Last Fall had a home owner build me a web site. Before this didn't have one for 10+ years in business. She's really good at building web sites as most she builds are $1,000,000-$2,000,000. Most are for huge MN based companies. It's a really nice site but to date may have only gotten one or two leads on it. It's on the top google links as well. On the other hand have landed 5 roof jobs from forums like this. Home owners go on doing research find I'm in there area and I guess like what they see in posts and it's basicly a done deal. A couple years ago quit advertising in the Yellow Book because they ripped me off out of several hundred dollars. Now when they call trying to solicate my business I yell at them. How many would've liked to pay for 15 months of internet advertising at $40 month only to find out you were never online? To rectify things they offered to give me one month or $40 back. Since I couldn't prove prior to a month back not being on it. This company is very shady. Since I've finaly got that out worldwide, will move on with things... My leads are all generated from word of mouth which generate from all sorts of customers and people. Have several general contractors that use my services. Most have been burned by roofers in the past so are willing to pay for quality. These g.c.'s are almost all word of mouth contractors as well. Past customers, realtors, insurance agents, insurance adjuster, friends, and family to name a few way leads are generated. You can't expect word of mouth leads to get you busy with work overnight, these take time. If you do a really good job word will travel and sooner than later your name will keep your bills paid and money in the bank. Of course "cheap" roofers will always have work but paying the bills is easier said than done. I started out doing new construction and very few tear offs. Now it's very few new construction and almost all tear offs. Quite a few of my new construction jobs and builders have called back for tear offs though over the past 10+ years. The first year I was licensed pulled maybe 5 permits. Now it's 40-50.

11-27-2010, 07:15 AM	#38
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