If [roofers] have any interest in seeing their family or getting a good night of sleep, they should use AccuLynx.
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A Foundation for Scale: eRoof’s 400% Revenue Growth with AccuLynx
Minnesota-based roofing services provider, eRoof, was built on owner Tyler Handeland’s two decades of hands-on roofing experience. In the years leading up to his company’s inception, Handeland perfected his craft, learning the ins and outs of roofing business operations. With big goals in mind, Handeland knew he needed a solid technology foundation to support the business growth he envisioned. Implementing AccuLynx right from the start proved to be the right choice. Within 5 years, eRoof expanded to 3 locations and grew revenue over 400%.
COMPANY
eRoof
ESTABLISHED
2021
LOCATION
MN, WI, SD
CUSTOMER SINCE
2021
Overcoming training and inefficiency hurdles in roofing
Before starting eRoof, Handeland saw firsthand how disconnected systems and processes held roofing companies back. The manual nature of the roofing contractor workflow created frustrating inefficiencies across the entire business, slowing work down and hindering growth. The fix involved hiring more staff, which was costly and further complicated by the industry’s complexities. “Learning this business can take years, and there’s nothing more expensive than the cost of hiring and training,” Handeland said.
While additional staff helped ease administrative burdens, core issues related to manual estimation and sales processes persisted, resulting in unpredictable profits.
Why eRoof built its foundation with AccuLynx
In 2012, Handeland ditched manual estimation and moved to a company that implemented AccuLynx. AccuLynx’s integrations with material suppliers provided him with real-time pricing that allowed him to deliver quotes to homeowners faster. His estimates became more consistent using AccuLynx, which saved him time and gave him a competitive edge. Additionally, Handeland was impressed by AccuLynx’s excellent reputation among vendors. With all of this in mind, Handeland knew AccuLynx would be the right software solution when starting eRoof.
Scaling revenue and estimating efficiency
The roofing industry is complex, but eRoof found that AccuLynx shortened the learning curve for new employees.
“You can take someone who served tables and turn them into an effective estimator in months,” Handeland said. “Without AccuLynx, that would take years.”
The AccuLynx Knowledge Base, an on-demand library of videos and how-to content, has become a key tool for teaching new hires while saving the company money on training costs.
The estimating tools in AccuLynx have helped eRoof stay competitive. Using AccuLynx’s templates allowed them to systematize estimation and protect their profit margins. Aerial measurements and material pricing automatically populate into their estimates, making quoting faster and more accurate than ever.
The automation tools in AccuLynx have only furthered their progress. By automating daily tasks with AccuLynx’s Automation Manager, eRoof saves hours every week. This allows them to keep their team small while getting more work done. “AccuLynx turns one person into three,” Handeland stated. In addition, these automations allow eRoof to keep their homeowners updated in real-time, leading to more five-star reviews as a result.
Beyond training, AccuLynx’s customer service team has helped eRoof strengthen their knowledge of the software. “AccuLynx stands alone in customer support,” Handeland noted. “It’s shocking how fast they respond to problems, and there’s always more to learn.” The support team’s quick turnaround has led to eRoof completing jobs faster, enhancing their customers’ experience and building the company’s great reputation.
Achieving 400% revenue growth with AccuLynx
Today, eRoof stands as a testament to what happens when industry expertise meets the right technology. Using AccuLynx, eRoof has shortened training cycles and created better work-life balance while keeping a lean, efficient team.
eRoof’s profitability has continued to rise since adopting AccuLynx in 2021. They’ve grown from $1.5 million to $8.5 million in annual revenue—over a 400% increase—allowing them to expand from their headquarters in Minnesota into Wisconsin and South Dakota, and soon into Florida and Texas.
Handeland recommends AccuLynx to any roofer looking to systematize their processes and grow.
