How we found success reinventing the Austin roofing experience

Forget the old-school roofing hustle: James Wolfgang Kuntz built something real. This is how integrity, innovation, and a little bit of Austin grit turned Tarrytown Roofing into a $5M success story.

Watch as James Wolfgang Kuntz, founder of Tarrytown Roofing, sits down with JP Wallhorn, founder of Get Vibey, to share how he built one of Austin’s fastest-growing roofing companies and is redefining what clients should expect from a roofing experience.

Focused on raising the standard for the industry, proving that innovation, high-quality work, and client advocacy can drive extraordinary growth and redefine customer expectations, James and his team are proving standards of care (and “doing the little things well”) matter. The company reached $5 million in revenue in its first year, an extraordinary feat considering that the average roofing company in the U.S. typically generates $250,000 to $500,000 in year one.

This growth reflects James’ values and commitment to doing things differently, and to doing them right the first time: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”

Rather than following the traditional contractor playbook, James focuses on long-term solutions, client advocacy, and meticulous attention to detail, stemming from his wide-ranging career from cowboy to logistics to fintech. Every project reflects this philosophy: from using premium materials to employing rare blue earth magnets for thorough cleanup, and from embracing modern technology instead of frustrating phone trees, to fostering reciprocal partnerships with insurance and real estate professionals, Tarrytown Roofing delivers a seamless, trustworthy, and highly professional experience.

James’ approach is “contrarian”. And it’s disrupting the Austin roofing market in a positive way, “Just because it’s common doesn’t mean it’s right.” He is instead focused on doing things differently: creating a company culture built on integrity, pride in craftsmanship, and genuine care for clients. He is focused on the process: “Caring more about the people and not just the money.” This client-first mentality is reflected in the company’s authentic 5-star reviews.

This interview is a window into how one roofer’s vision and commitment to excellence turned a startup into a $5 million success story in just one year, setting a new benchmark for roofing companies not just in Austin, but everywhere.