Zapp Leads Uses AI to Find Storm-Damaged Homeowners, Eliminating Door-Knocking for Roofers

MIAMI - May 7, 2026 - PRLog -- MIAMI, FL - Zapp Leads, a lead generation company serving the roofing industry, is using artificial intelligence to identify homeowners with storm-damaged roofs and connect them directly with local contractors - eliminating the need for door-knocking, the decades-old sales tactic that has long defined how storm-chasing roofers find work.

Founded by Justin Zepatos, a roofer with over a decade in the field, and Tyler Bartel, a marketer with ten-plus years scaling lead generation systems, Zapp Leads combines the best of both worlds - industry know-how and marketing firepower.

"We built Zapp Leads because we've lived both sides of the problem," said Justin Zepatos, Co-Founder of Zapp Leads. "I spent over a decade in roofing and saw how much time and money contractors waste chasing bad leads and knocking doors. We combined what we know to build the most high-powered lead system on the market for roofers."

Zapp Leads' AI-powered system analyzes weather data, storm paths, property records, and homeowner intent signals to pinpoint households most likely to need roof repair or replacement. Those homeowners are then engaged and once they raise their hand, their information is delivered in real time to a contractor serving that market.

"Door-knocking worked in 1995. It doesn't work in 2026," added Tyler Bartel, Co-Founder of Zapp Leads. "Homeowners don't want strangers on their porch, and roofers don't want to spend their afternoons walking neighborhoods.

The pay-per-lead model they use means contractors are charged only when a qualified homeowner is delivered - not for clicks, impressions, or ad spend. Zapp Leads' positioning is straightforward: "We find them. You close them. You only pay per lead."

Key advantages of the Zapp Leads approach include:

• AI-driven targeting of storm-affected homeowners by ZIP code and damage probability
• Exclusive territory options for contractors who want their market locked down
• No door-knocking, no cold calling, and no long-term contracts

The company is currently accepting new contractor partners in select storm-prone markets across the U.S. Roofing business owners interested in claiming territory can visit https://zappleads.ai/ to learn more.

About Zapp Leads Zapp Leads is an AI-powered lead generation company serving the roofing industry. Founded by roofing industry veteran Justin Zepatos and marketing expert Tyler Bartel, the company uses artificial intelligence to identify storm-damaged homeowners and deliver them as exclusive, real-time leads to roofing contractors. Learn more at zappleads.ai.

Media Contact: Tyler Bartel Co-Founder, Zapp Leads tyler@zappleads.ai https://zappleads.ai/