AI for Roofers
You can’t answer the phone when you’re three storeys up replacing ridge capping. Your AI can. It triages storm calls, books inspections, handles insurance claims, and manages your gutter callouts — from the ground.
Why Roofers Can’t Afford to Miss the Storm Calls
Roofing is feast or famine. One hailstorm generates more leads in a day than most trades see in a month. If you can’t answer, those leads vanish.
A single severe storm event can generate a flood of calls to a roofing business in one day. Hail, high winds, and heavy rain damage roofs across entire suburbs simultaneously, and every affected homeowner picks up the phone at once. With many storm callers trying only one roofer before moving on, the businesses that answer their phones in the hours after a storm lock in weeks of work.
Outside storm events, roofing is still one of the hardest trades to answer calls in. You’re working at height with strict safety protocols, operating nail guns and angle grinders, and often out of mobile reception on rural properties. The result is that many calls go unanswered, each representing hundreds of dollars in lost repair work — or significantly more for re-roofing projects.
Insurance work adds another dimension. Homeowners need their roofer to coordinate with assessors, provide detailed scope documents, use insurer-approved materials, and meet documentation standards that are far more rigorous than standard repair work. Managing this paperwork while also being on the tools is why most roofers either hire an office manager or lose insurance jobs to competitors with better admin.
An AI that handles unlimited simultaneous calls after a storm, triages by severity, captures insurance details, and books inspections in priority order means you capitalise on every storm event without drowning in phone calls. And on normal days, it handles the steady flow of gutter, leak, and re-roofing enquiries that keep your schedule full.
Built for Roofing Contractors
An AI that knows the difference between a ridge cap repair and a full re-roof.
Storm Damage Triage
Handles the post-storm call surge with intelligent triage. Active leaks get emergency priority; displaced tiles are urgent; cosmetic damage is queued for standard inspection.
- Unlimited simultaneous call handling
- Three-tier severity classification
- Priority queue with estimated response times
- Temporary repair advice for active leaks
Insurance Claim Coordination
Captures insurer name, policy number, claim number, and assessor contact. Generates documentation packages that meet insurer requirements for scope, photos, and materials.
- Full insurance detail capture from homeowners
- Assessor joint inspection scheduling
- Insurer-ready quote format templates
- Claim reference matching across communications
Roof Inspection Booking
Books roof inspections with full context: roof type, age, symptoms, access details, and solar panel locations. Prepares you before you arrive on site.
- Roof type identification (tile, metal, Colorbond)
- Symptom capture (leaks, rust, displaced materials)
- Access and safety consideration notes
- Drone inspection booking for complex roofs
Re-Roofing Quote Generation
Generates preliminary re-roofing estimates based on roof area, current and desired material, pitch, and complexity. Flags for on-site measurement before final pricing.
- Material comparison quotes (Colorbond vs tile)
- Removal and disposal line items included
- Insulation upgrade options presented
- Financing options for large re-roofing projects
Gutter and Downpipe Callouts
Handles gutter enquiries with targeted questions: overflow pattern, gutter material, leaf guard status, and downpipe connection type to scope the job accurately.
- Blockage vs replacement vs repair classification
- Gutter guard recommendation triggers
- Material matching for partial replacements
- Stormwater connection referrals when needed
Weather-Priority Scheduling
Schedules urgent leak repairs for the first dry window. Holds re-roofing bookings for stable weather periods. Reschedules proactively when conditions change.
- BOM forecast integration for scheduling
- Leak repairs prioritised for first dry day
- Multi-day re-roofing weather window planning
- Customer notifications for weather reschedules
How It Works for Your Roofing Business
Three simple steps. Most roofers are live in under 15 minutes.
Set Up Your Services
Tell us your services, pricing, service area, and emergency protocol. We configure the AI to know your roofing business from gutter cleans to full re-roofs.
Connect Your Tools
Link to ServiceM8, Tradify, Fergus, or your preferred calendar. Inspections, quotes, and insurance jobs sync automatically to your existing system.
Start Winning More Work
Forward your calls and the AI handles the rest. Storm surges, insurance claims, routine inspections. Every call answered, every lead captured.
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Learn moreFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions from roofing contractors about AI call answering.
After a major storm event, roofing businesses can be flooded with calls in a single day. The AI handles unlimited simultaneous calls with no wait times. It triages each call by severity: active water ingress is flagged as emergency, displaced tiles or sheeting is classified as urgent (24-48 hours), and cosmetic damage is scheduled for standard inspection. Each caller gets a priority number and estimated response time based on your current queue.
The AI captures all insurance details from homeowners: insurer name, policy number, claim number, and assessor contact. It generates documentation packages that insurers expect: scope of works, photographic evidence checklist, materials specification, and itemised quotes. When an assessor calls to discuss a claim, the AI provides your availability for joint inspections and ensures all reference numbers are correctly matched.
Yes. The AI asks callers about their roof type and adapts its questions accordingly. For tile roofs, it asks about tile type (concrete, terracotta, slate), breakage pattern, and ridge capping condition. For metal roofs, it asks about material (Colorbond, Zincalume, galvanised), rust, screw condition, and flashing. For re-roofing enquiries, it captures the existing material, desired new material, roof pitch, and access considerations.
The AI includes height safety considerations in every job booking. It notes whether the property has existing anchor points, the roof pitch and height, access points, and any obstacles (solar panels, antennas, skylights). For commercial jobs, it asks about existing safe work method statements (SWMS) and whether the site requires specific induction. This information helps you prepare the right equipment before arriving.
Yes. For initial assessments, particularly on steep-pitch roofs, multi-storey buildings, or heritage properties where foot traffic should be minimised, the AI can book drone inspection slots. It captures the property address, roof type, areas of concern, and any airspace restrictions (near airports, helipads, or restricted zones). Drone inspection reports are then used to generate accurate re-roofing or repair quotes.
The AI handles gutter and downpipe enquiries with specific questions: overflow location, whether it happens during light or heavy rain, gutter material (Colorbond, PVC, galvanised), leaf guard status, and downpipe connection to stormwater. It distinguishes between blockage clearing (quick job), gutter replacement (measured quote needed), and downpipe repair (plumber referral if below ground).
Stop Losing Jobs While You’re On the Roof
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