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ClickSmith
Marketing for Roofers

Storms make customers. Marketing makes them call you.

Hail, gale, leak — 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.

Built for Roofers
Trade-specific strategy, not generic templates
AU-based team
Local market knowledge, not offshore generic
AI + data driven
Decisions backed by performance data, not gut-feel
Monthly reporting
Transparent performance against agreed metrics

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

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

Google Ads + GBP (storm-trigger)

Primary

Storm windows are 24-72 hours. Bid spikes plus pre-loaded GBP posts capture demand before competitors react.

Insurer & assessor partnerships

Primary

A meaningful share of residential roofing flows through insurer panels. Onto the approved-contractor list, or locked out.

Local SEO (suburb pages, roof types)

High

'Tile roof repair [suburb]' and 'metal roof restoration [city]' have steady year-round demand outside storm spikes.

Pre-winter Facebook ads (autumn inspections)

High

Mar-May proactive inspection campaigns book the planned-replacement work before leaks force the conversation.

Builder referral outreach

Supporting

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.

1

Local SEO + GBP (storm-ready)

Suburb pages, storm-response landing pages, GBP posts pre-loaded for activation when weather hits.

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2

Paid Ads (storm-trigger + pre-winter)

Budget pacing system that detects weather events and ramps spend within hours.

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3

Partnership Engine (insurers + builders)

Outreach campaigns to assessors and builders, with co-branded case studies and referral incentives.

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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.

The Seasonal Play

When to push, when to prep

Peak season

Storm events (variable) + Mar-May (pre-winter inspections)

Trough season

Dec-Feb

Prep window

Pre-load storm-response campaigns in October before storm season

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 + LSA 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.

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.

Ready to fill your roofer pipeline?

Book a free 30-minute marketing audit. We'll review your funnel, GBP, ads, and website — and tell you exactly where the leakage is. No pitch, no pressure.