ROOFING CONTRACTORS
WHEN A STORM HITS, THE ROOFER WHO RESPONDS FIRST GETS THE JOB.
IBP gives roofing contractors a 24/7 AI system that captures every storm lead, follows up in under 60 seconds, and books inspection appointments — automatically.
Storm surge ready · < 60 second response · Works on your existing number
THE STORM SURGE PROBLEM
100 LEADS IN 48 HOURS. HOW MANY ARE YOU ACTUALLY CATCHING?
After a major hailstorm, homeowners flood Google searching for roofers. The first contractor to respond gets the inspection. Most roofing companies miss 60–70% of these leads because there's no system to handle the volume — every crew member is on a roof, running damage assessments, or physically unavailable to take calls.
You Can't Answer 80 Calls While Running Storm Inspections
Post-storm, every roofer in your market is flooded with calls. Your crew is doing assessments. Your phone rings non-stop. You grab 20% of them. The other 80 leads booked someone who had automation in place.
First Response Wins the Roof. Every Time.
After a storm, homeowners call 3–5 roofers simultaneously and book the first one who responds with a real answer. Speed isn't just an advantage — it's the only metric that matters in the first two hours after a storm.
They Had Questions About Insurance. They Got Your Voicemail.
"Does my insurance cover this? How do I file a claim? Will this affect my premium?" Unanswered questions become lost jobs. IBP handles first contact and qualification so you show up only to closeable inspections.
The roofing company that responds fastest in the first 48 hours after a storm fills its schedule for weeks.
The ones that don't are chasing cold leads while their competitors finish the neighborhood.
IBP FOR ROOFING CONTRACTORS
NEVER LOSE A STORM LEAD TO A ROOFER WITH BETTER SYSTEMS.
- Every missed call texted back in < 60 seconds
- Qualifies: damage type, insurance status, urgency
- Inspection appointment booked to your calendar
- Ad form leads followed up within 60 seconds
- Post-job review requests sent automatically
- All leads and conversations logged to your CRM
That conversation happened while you were on your 5th roof inspection of the day.
WHY THE FIRST 48 HOURS AFTER A STORM DEFINE YOUR ENTIRE SEASON
The Economics of Storm Lead Response Time
The average roofing job in the US runs $8,000 to $18,000. After a significant hailstorm, a roofing contractor might receive 40 to 100 inbound inquiries in a 48-hour window. A company that captures 70% of those leads fills its schedule for the next 6 to 8 weeks. A company that captures 20% is scrambling. The difference between those two outcomes is almost entirely response speed. IBP puts every roofing contractor in the first category - automatically, with no additional staff.
How IBP Handles Insurance Claim Roofing Leads
Insurance restoration roofing has a specific qualification dynamic that generic answering services miss entirely. Homeowners filing through insurance need to know: has the adjuster visited yet, what is the claim status, is temporary protection needed, and what's the timeline for repairs. IBP is configured during onboarding to ask the right insurance-specific questions at first contact - so when you show up to an inspection, you already know whether it's a full replacement or a partial claim, and whether the adjuster has been there.
Storm Surge Without the Staffing Problem
The staffing challenge after a storm is real. You can't hire fast enough for a 6-week surge and then carry that overhead through the winter. IBP solves the communication side of that surge without a single additional hire. No volume limit. Every lead answered in under 60 seconds. Every inspection qualified before your crew shows up. The people on your team do roofing. IBP handles everything that happens before they get there.
What Happens to Your Off-Season Leads
Roofing leads don't disappear in the off-season - they just slow down. Homeowners planning roof replacements before spring, commercial property managers scheduling preventive work, real estate agents needing quick assessments before closing. IBP captures and qualifies every one of these leads with the same speed and consistency it delivers during storm season. Your review-building sequence runs year-round. Your Google profile ranking improves steadily through the off-season. When the next storm hits, you're already positioned above the roofers who went quiet.
Building the Reputation That Fills Your Schedule Before the Phone Rings
A roofing company with 200 Google reviews at 4.9 stars gets called first - not because of advertising, but because trust is already established. Homeowners spending $12,000 on a new roof read every review. They read how the contractor communicated, how the crew cleaned up, and how problems were handled. IBP sends an automated review request to every customer within 24 hours of job completion. Over 12 months, a roofer who completes 3 jobs per week and follows IBP's review protocol adds 100+ reviews annually. The compound effect on inbound call volume is significant - and it costs nothing beyond the monthly IBP plan.
THE ROOFING MATH
ONE EXTRA STORM LEAD PER DAY PAYS FOR IBP FOR A DECADE.
$12,500
— average roofing job value
48 hours
— the window where 80% of storm leads are won or lost
< 60 sec
— IBP response time vs. competitors' hours
1 recovered job per storm event × $12,500 × 6 storm seasons = $75,000 in recovered revenue.
IBP costs a fraction of that.
THE VIRTUAL OFFICE
$1,097/month
Best for high-volume roofing contractors.
- Voice AI — full conversations handled 24/7
- Missed Call Text Back — < 60 second response
- Ad Form Instant Follow-Up
- AI Receptionist
- Reputation Management
- 7-Day Lead Nurture Sequence
- Full CRM Pipeline
Starting out? The Growth Engine at $597/month covers the core lead capture system.
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ROOFING CONTRACTOR FAQS
WHAT ROOFERS ASK BEFORE THEY SIGN UP.
Can IBP handle the lead volume after a storm?
Yes - no volume limits. Whether 10 or 100 leads come in during a 24-hour storm surge, every one receives an automated response in under 60 seconds.
Can the AI qualify insurance vs. out-of-pocket jobs?
Yes. IBP is configured during onboarding to ask your specific qualifying questions - including insurance status, adjuster visit status, and damage type.
Does IBP work for my Facebook and Google ad leads too?
Yes. Ad Form Instant Follow-Up contacts every ad lead within 60 seconds - available in the Virtual Office tier and above.
How does IBP handle canvassing and door knock follow-up?
Any inbound call or text that results from your canvassing is captured and followed up automatically - same speed, same qualification, same booking process.
What happens in the off-season?
IBP runs year-round - capturing off-season leads, building your review count, and keeping your CRM pipeline active. No contracts, so you can adjust your plan at any time.
Can the AI book inspection appointments directly to my calendar?
Yes. IBP connects to your calendar and books available slots in real time during the text conversation.
How quickly can IBP be live before storm season?
Most roofing contractors are live in 5-7 business days from their kickoff call.
Which IBP plan is right for a roofing contractor?
The Virtual Office tier at $1,097/month is the most popular for roofers - specifically for Voice AI and Ad Form Follow-Up during storm surge. Starting out? The Growth Engine at $597/month covers the core capture system.
THE STORM IS COMING. IS YOUR LEAD SYSTEM READY?
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