How to run Roofing PPC Ads that Actually Book Jobs

Bill Morocco • March 31, 2026

Learn how to run PPC Ads that generate profits

Most roofing companies don’t fail with PPC ads because the ads don’t work.

They fail because they run them without structure, tracking, or a clear focus on what actually matters—booked inspections and closed jobs.

If you want your paid ads to produce real revenue (not just leads), you need to think and operate like a pro.

Let’s break it down.

Before You Run Ads: Answer These 5 Questions

Before launching any PPC campaign, you need a clear plan.

1. What Is Your Offer?

Your offer must be consistent across your ads and landing pages.

Examples of strong offers:

👍 Roof inspection with photo report

👍 Storm damage assessment & documentation

👍 Roof replacement planning consultation

👍 Leak diagnostic & repair plan

Avoid gimmicks. Focus on offers that attract serious homeowners.

 


2. What Is Your Conversion Goal?

Your primary goal should be one of the following:

👉   A booked inspection

👉   A qualified lead that reliably turns into a booked inspection

If you can’t track booked inspections yet, start with qualified leads—but fix your tracking quickly.

 

3. Where Does the Traffic Go?

Never send paid traffic to your homepage.

Instead:

①   Use one landing page per intent   

②   Include a clear call to action   

③   Place proof and credibility above the fold

④   Keep forms simple   

 


4. Are You Building Trust Immediately?

Trust is critical.

Above the fold, include:

 ✔️   BBB accreditation

 ✔️   Certifications and licenses

 ✔️   Awards or recognitions

 ✔️   Platform badges (HomeAdvisor, etc.)

Anything that makes a homeowner feel safe choosing you should be visible immediately.

 


5. Who Owns Follow-Up?

Paid ads are only as profitable as your response time.

You need:

🟩   Immediate call answering or rapid callback

🟩   Text-back systems for missed calls

🟩   Estimate follow-up sequences

🟩   Lead source tracking inside your CRM

If you can’t respond quickly, don’t run or scale ads.

 


 


Install Tracking First (Non-Negotiable)

If you skip tracking, you’re guessing—and guessing is expensive.

Minimum tracking setup:


💰   Call tracking numbers

💰   Form tracking with thank-you pages   

💰   Google Analytics + Search Console

💰   Facebook Pixel

💰   CRM with lead source tagging

💰   Booked inspection and closed job tracking

If you want to operate at a high level, also track:

➤   Cost per booked inspection

➤   Close rate by channel

➤   Cost per closed job

 


How to Build a High-Performing Google Ads Campaign

Google Search ads can be a cash machine—if built correctly.

1. Separate Campaigns by Intent

Create different campaigns for:

 ✅   Roof replacement

 ✅   Roof repair

 ✅   Storm damage

 ✅   Brand (your company name)

 ✅   Competitors

 


2. Keep Targeting Tight

➡️   Target specific cities and zip codes

➡️   Use “people in your area” settings (not “interested in”)

 


3. Control Your Keywords

Avoid broad match whenever possible.

Use:

🔶   Phrase match

🔶   Exact match

Examples:

  • “roof replacement [city]”
  • “roof repair [city]”
  • “hail damage roof inspection [city]”

 


4. Build a Strong Negative Keyword List

If you don’t block junk traffic, Google will gladly charge you for it.

Common negatives:

🔻    jobs

🔻   careers

🔻   DIY

🔻   how to

🔻  materials

🔻   wholesale

🔻   free

🔻   cheap

Your negative list should grow every week.

5. Write Ads Like a Professional Roofer

Your ads should clearly communicate:

🟡   The offer

🟡   Trust signals

🟡   Service area

🟡   The next step

 

6. Match Landing Pages to Intent

This is where most companies fail.

Examples:

💡   Roof replacement search → roof replacement page

💡   Storm damage search → storm assessment page

💡   Repair search → repair page

Each landing page should include:

➤   A strong headline

➤   A contact form or call button above the fold

➤   Multiple trust icons

➤   Clear next steps

   


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If you are currently running an AdWords campaign and not happy with the results or have been  thinking about starting an AdWords campaign and would like some advice on the campaign we would love to help you out.  Give us a call at 561-508-5797 or email us at info@homeservicesmarketingteam.com .

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