ClickSmith
Roofers
Roofer marketing that's ready before the storm hits
Storms make customers. Marketing makes them call you.
Roofer marketing is about timing, because with hail, gale and leak damage, every storm creates a 24-72 hour window of high-intent buyers. We build the Google Ads, GBP, insurer-partner, and builder-network engine that wins those windows every time.
- 6 yearsof lead generation experience
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Shoalhavenbased locally, working with tradies Australia-wide
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Month-to-monthyou own your site, ad accounts and Google Business Profile
- Benchmark reportAustralian tradie lead costs, 2026
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Where do roofers get leads in Australia?
Here is where roofers in Australia find work, what each source costs and why it fits the trade.
| Lead source | Cost | Why it works for roofers |
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| Google Ads with call assets | You set the daily budget | Storm and leak searches spike within hours |
| Google Business Profile | Free | 'Roof repair near me' searches |
| Insurer and assessor panels | Free | Storm-damage claims work |
| Builders | Free | New roofs and reroofs |
| HiPages | $139 to $649 a month plus GST; each lead goes to up to 3 businesses | Volume between storms |
Prices are from each platform's own pricing pages, checked October 2026. For a full comparison see the best lead platforms for tradies.
Roofing leads: how roofers get more jobs and leads in Australia
Roofing demand spikes after storms and hail, so roofing marketing works best when it's ready before the weather turns. The main sources of roofing leads are Google searches like 'roof repair' and 'roof leak', insurer and builder referral relationships, and paid ads switched on when a storm hits. Roofer marketing should also build steady work between storms through restoration and maintenance offers.
- Storm-ready Google Ads you can switch on within hours
- Local SEO for 'roof repair [suburb]' and 'roof restoration' searches
- Insurer and builder referral relationships
- Restoration and maintenance offers to smooth the quiet months
Leak work: the job your site isn't built for
Storms and restorations are covered. The everyday work is leaks, often after another roofer missed it.
Where they shortlist
HiPages. Promises "up to 3 free quotes". Roofing shows 4.8 stars from 29,005 ratings, so a thin profile loses before you quote.
Airtasker, which now includes Oneflare. It averages 2 offers per roofing task, in 26 minutes on average, and pitches "up to 50% cheaper than franchise dealers". That suits a quick leak call, not a reroof.
The channel your page doesn't use yet: property managers
In NSW, "serious roof damage or leak" is an urgent repair. If the agent can't be reached, the tenant can use the lease's preferred tradesperson and claim up to $1,000 back. Get on a PM's preferred list and their rentals' leak calls come to you. Pitch them a same-day response with a photo report for the landlord.
What wins right now: roofs with panels on them
4.3 million Australian households now have rooftop solar (Clean Energy Council, July–December 2025). Restore or reroof under an array and the panels come off first. Add a page for solar roofs that says who handles removal and reinstatement, and how you trace leaks around the mounts.
Should we advertise free leak inspections?
Not for leak detection. Keep free roof checks for your autumn campaign. The customer typing roof leak but can t find it has already had a free look. Charge a fixed detection fee, show your method (water testing, photos, written finding) and credit it against the repair.
Sources
| What they're thinking | What they type |
|---|---|
| Where's the water actually coming from? | roof leak detection |
| Someone already looked. Still dripping. | roof leak but can t find it |
| It started after the panels went on | roof leak under solar panels |
| Patch it or bite the bullet? | roof repair vs replacement |
| Restore or start again? | roof restoration vs replacement |
Why marketing for roofers is different
Roofing is event-driven. A hailstorm hits, and 500 homeowners need someone now. The roofers who win are the ones whose Google Ads, GBP, and 'storm response' messaging activate within 24-48 hours. ClickSmith builds the rapid-response system that captures storm windows, plus the steady pre-winter inspection pipeline and builder partnerships that fill the calendar between events.
The Roofer Pain Points
The four problems killing your pipeline right now
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Storm chaos: first to respond wins, not best
When a storm hits, the first roofer with a clean website, fast phone, and 'storm response' messaging wins. Out-of-area contractors steal jobs from local roofers who didn't activate fast enough.
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Insurance work runs on a different funnel
Insurance assessors choose roofers from approved-contractor lists. Without that relationship, you're locked out of a meaningful slice of residential work.
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Pre-winter inspections are pure pipeline, but most roofers wait for leaks
Mar-May is the planning window for every homeowner whose roof is 'maybe getting a bit old'. Proactive inspection campaigns turn that hesitation into booked work.
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Builder partnerships are the quiet goldmine
New-build and reno roofs are spec'd by builders. One referring builder typically delivers 6-12 roofs a year at consistent margins.
How roofers' customers actually find you
Channels ranked by typical priority for roofers, based on AU industry data and our own client work, not generic 'do everything' advice.
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Primary
Google Ads + GBP (storm-trigger)
Storm windows are 24-72 hours. Bid spikes plus pre-loaded GBP posts capture demand before competitors react.
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Insurer & assessor partnerships
A meaningful share of residential roofing flows through insurer panels. Onto the approved-contractor list, or locked out.
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High
Local SEO (suburb pages, roof types)
'Tile roof repair [suburb]' and 'metal roof restoration [city]' have steady year-round demand outside storm spikes.
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High
Pre-winter Facebook ads (autumn inspections)
Mar-May proactive inspection campaigns book the planned-replacement work before leaks force the conversation.
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Builder referral outreach
Each builder partnership delivers 6-12 roofs per year at predictable margins. Pure cumulative win.
The 3 services that matter most for roofers
We could sell you 12 services. For roofers, these three move the needle.
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Local SEO + GBP (storm-ready)
Suburb pages, storm-response landing pages, GBP posts pre-loaded for activation when weather hits.
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Paid Ads (storm-trigger + pre-winter)
Budget pacing system that detects weather events and ramps spend within hours.
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Partnership Engine (insurers + builders)
Outreach campaigns to assessors and builders, with co-branded case studies and referral incentives.
See how we run SEO for tradies and Google Ads for tradies.
Lead generation for roofers
Marketing brings the right jobs to your door over time. If you want leads now, we start with Google Ads and a landing page built for your trade. Real enquiries in your trade and your area, from your own ads, profile and website. No bidding against other roofers for the same enquiry.
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What good looks like
A NSW roofer, residential-led, mix of storm and planned work
Typical starting state: Storm-dependent, 0-1 builder partnerships, no insurer panels, slow off-season
Realistic 90-day outcome: After 90 days: storm-response campaigns pre-built and activatable; 2-3 new builder relationships; 1-2 insurer panel applications submitted
Honest note: Storm-dependent volume swings with weather. Builder and insurer partnerships compound over 6-12 months, they don't fire in 30 days.
Illustrative, modelled outcome. Not a client result.
The Seasonal Play
When to push, when to prep
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Peak season
Storm events (variable) + Mar-May (pre-winter inspections)
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Trough season
Dec-Feb
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Prep window
Pre-load storm-response campaigns in October before storm season
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The play
October: pre-storm-season ad creatives loaded. March: pre-winter inspection campaigns. Year-round: builder/insurer outreach.
Pricing for roofers
Monthly retainers. No lock-ins. Ad spend separate from retainer fees.
Foundation
$2,000 /mo
Excludes ad spend
- GBP optimisation + local SEO
- Review engine setup
- Monthly performance report
- On-page schema + technical SEO
Most popular
Growth
$3,500 /mo
Excludes ad spend (typically $1K-$5K/mo additional)
- Everything in Foundation
- Google Ads management
- Paid Ads (storm-trigger + pre-winter)
- Conversion-tracked landing pages
Scale
$5,000+ /mo
Custom scope, ad spend separate
- Everything in Growth
- Local SEO + GBP (storm-ready)
- Multi-suburb expansion
- Dedicated account manager
Pricing context: AU digital marketing retainers for trades typically run $1,500-$5,000/month for SEO + GBP, plus $800-$2,500/month for Google Ads management on top of ad spend (industry benchmarks 2026). Our tiers sit comfortably in those ranges with monthly performance reporting and no lock-in contracts.
Roofer-specific FAQs
The questions roofers actually ask us before they sign.
Where do roofers get leads in Australia?
Australian roofers get most leads from Google during and after storms, so search ads and a strong Business Profile ready before storm season matter most. Insurer and assessor panels, builders and HiPages add steady work between storms.
How fast can a storm-response campaign actually go live?
Within 4-8 hours of a major weather event. Pre-built creative, copy, and landing pages mean ads go live before competitors finish their morning coffee.
How do we get on insurer approved-contractor lists?
Reputation, SLA performance, and proactive outreach. We build a credentials package (licensing, insurance, past insurance work, references) and run structured outreach to assessors in your service area.
Should we do tile roofs, metal roofs, or both?
Both, but lead with whichever has the best margin in your area. Service-area mapping informs this. We tailor messaging by roof type and suburb so each landing page hits its specific buyer.
Is roof restoration a separate marketing play?
Yes, restoration is preventive ('your roof's 12 years old, before it leaks...'); repair is reactive. We run them as separate campaigns with different creatives and timing.
How do we handle out-of-area storm chasers?
Local-trust positioning. Years-in-business, local reviews, licensing visibility, insurer relationships. 'Local since [year]' beats 'storm chaser arrived yesterday' every time.
Do you do commercial roofing marketing?
Yes. Commercial roofing (factories, warehouses, schools) has its own funnel, LinkedIn, facility-manager outreach, partnerships with commercial real estate. We build it as a distinct channel.
Roofer lead generation: guides and local pages
Straight-talking guides for roofers on getting more leads, what they cost, and which platforms are worth paying for.
- How to Get More Roofing Jobs in 2026
- Google Ads setup guide: how to stop wasting spend
- The Best Lead Platforms for Tradies in Australia (2026 Honest Roundup)
Tired of shared leads? Compare a HiPages alternative or see how our lead generation works. New to the jargon? Our tradie marketing glossary defines terms like cost per lead and map pack, and the lead cost calculator works out your cost per booked job.
Related trades we work with
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