Owned and Operated - A Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC Business Growth Podcast The Disaster Roofing Business: Temporary Roofs, Real Margins
Jan 15, 2026
Adam Cherup, a disaster roofer, specializes in installing manufacturer-rated shrink-wrap roofs that provide much better protection than traditional tarps after severe weather events. He reveals the financial perks of this niche, highlighting impressive profit margins and substantial job sizes, ranging from $20K for homes to over $350K for large projects. Adam shares insights on navigating insurance negotiations and building referral networks to secure work quickly post-disaster. With unique challenges in disaster zones, his approach maximizes both efficiency and profitability.
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Shrink‑Wrap Beats Tarps For Long Stops
- Shrink-wrap temporary roofs replace failing blue tarps and can last a year or more under manufacturer warranty.
- Adam Cherup says the product buys time while insurance and full replacements get sorted out.
Jamaica Deployment After Hurricane Melissa
- Adam spent 45 days in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa wrapping roofs and pitching rebuilding improvements.
- He combined shrink-wrap work with advising local rebuild approaches to secure follow-on projects.
Partner With Pre‑Storm Referral Operators
- Find and partner with the pre‑storm referral operators who pre-position with hospitals and governments.
- Adam built his business by chasing and proving reliability to one key referral partner.