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Roofing Google Business Profile: Setup and Ongoing Upkeep
Your Business Profile is often the first thing a homeowner sees. Accuracy and ownership matter more than tricks.
By the Lead Engine Sales and Marketing team · Updated
Quick answer
Set up your roofing Google Business Profile with your real business name, the most accurate primary category, a real address only if customers visit or staff work there (otherwise a service area of places you actually serve), a complete services list, real photos and current hours. Keep your company as primary owner. Then maintain it: update photos, services and hours, respond to reviews, and check for unwanted edits.
Setup
Setup checklist
- Business name exactly as used in the real world, no added keywords or towns.
- Primary category that best describes the business, with accurate additional categories.
- Address shown only if eligible; otherwise hidden with a service area.
- Service area made up of real towns or regions you serve, within Google's limits.
- Services listed accurately; no services you don't provide.
- Phone number and website that match your site.
- Real photos of your work, crews, vehicles and premises.
- Primary ownership held by your company, with managers added as needed.
Ongoing
Ongoing upkeep
| Task | Suggested rhythm |
|---|---|
| Add new project photos | As jobs finish |
| Respond to reviews | Promptly, as they arrive |
| Check hours and holiday hours | Before holidays and seasonal changes |
| Review services and description | When offerings change |
| Check for suggested edits | Regularly |
If your profile isn't appearing, see not showing on Google Maps.
Questions
Common questions
If customers don't visit, you can hide the address and set a service area instead.
No. Google's guidelines require your real-world name, and adding keywords risks suspension.
Sources
Official references
Platform rules change. These are the primary sources this guide relies on; check them for current details.
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