ExteriorOpsHQ Blog

Welcome to the ExteriorOpsHQ blog, your resource for expert tips, industry insights, and practical guides to help exterior contractors grow their business. Whether you're running a roofing company, siding operation, window installation business, or gutter service, our articles cover everything from creating winning estimates to managing crews and scaling operations.

Why Read the ExteriorOpsHQ Blog?

Learn From Experts

Our articles are written by people who understand the exterior contracting industry. Get actionable advice you can apply to your business today.

Grow Your Business

From winning more estimates to managing crews efficiently, discover strategies that help exterior contractors increase revenue and reduce stress.

Stay Ahead

Keep up with industry trends, new technologies, and best practices that are shaping the future of roofing, siding, window, and gutter businesses.

What You'll Learn From Our Articles

Creating Winning Estimates

Learn how to create professional estimates that win more jobs. We cover pricing strategies, presentation tips, and follow-up techniques that convert leads into customers.

Managing Your Team

Discover best practices for scheduling crews, communicating job details, and keeping everyone on the same page. Reduce callbacks and improve job quality.

Pricing & Profitability

Understand how to price jobs for profit, not just revenue. We break down labor costs, material markup, overhead allocation, and competitive positioning.

Marketing & Lead Generation

Get practical marketing advice for contractors. From Google Business Profile optimization to referral programs, learn what actually works for exterior contractors.

Technology & Software

Explore how technology can streamline your operations. Learn about CRM software, estimating tools, scheduling apps, and other solutions that save time.

Scaling Your Business

Ready to grow? Learn when to hire, how to systemize your operations, and what metrics to track as you scale from solo operator to multi-crew operation.

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