30 Years, 10,000 Roofs: How Adam Quenneville Built an $18M Brand Contractors Can Learn From
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Adam Quenneville has been in roofing since the late ’80s, built one of the most trusted brands in New England, and today runs a company that does over $18 million in annual revenue. His team has installed more than 10,000 roofs, earned 2,000+ reviews, and maintains a near-perfect service record — only 1 in 1,000 jobs goes wrong.
In this episode, Adam shares the systems, technology, and marketing strategies that keep his business growing and his customers loyal — from pricing correctly to leveraging tech tools like CompanyCam, Roofle, and Hover for efficiency and transparency.
You’ll discover:
- The pricing mistake that cost him big — and how to avoid it
- Why knowing your overhead is the key to survival
- How to train crews for consistent, manufacturer-approved installs
- Using tech to document jobs, speed up sales, and win trust
- The referral, review, and repeat-business systems driving his growth
- Why truck wraps might be your best marketing ROI
- How multiple office locations boost local rankings and sales
Whether you’re a one-crew operator or running a multi-location contracting company, Adam’s hard-won lessons will help you scale without losing quality.
Key Takeaways:
- Price for profit: Always factor in overhead and the cost of standing behind your work.
- Know your numbers: Use CRMs to track job costs (materials, labor, permits, dumping) and supplier pricing.
- Training is non-negotiable: Build training environments, use manufacturer specs, and document every step.
- Leverage technology: CompanyCam for documentation, Roofle & Hover for instant estimates and 3D visualization.
- Ask for reviews: Incentivize your team, track results, and respond personally.
- Brand visibility: Wrap your trucks, use job signs, and be visible where your customers are.
- Local expansion: Multiple office locations improve customer trust and Google local rankings.
Marketing mix: Referrals and repeat customers first, then LSA ads for new lead flow.
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