Roof takeoff software for commercial roofing bids.
Roof measurement apps and aerial reports measure existing roofs. Commercial roofers bidding new work or re-roofs from drawings need takeoffs: areas by roof system, perimeter edges, penetrations, curbs and flashing. RenderDraw proposes those from roof plans and details with the sheet attached.
Send one plan set. See what the AI extracts and what it flags for review. No obligation.
- Areas by roof system
- Edges, penetrations, curbs
- Addendum deltas
Which tool for which job.
| Tool | Best for | Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Roof measurement app / aerial report | Existing roofs: area, pitch, edges from imagery | No drawing scope: specs, details, new construction |
| Manual takeoff on PDFs | Any drawing set | Slow; every edge clicked |
| RenderDraw AI takeoff | Drawing-based bids: plans, details, specs | Reviewed by your estimator; not an aerial measurement service |
The quantities a roofing estimator actually needs
These are the items RenderDraw proposes from the drawings, each linked to the sheet it came from, for your estimator to accept, correct or reject.
| Item | What is measured or counted | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Roof areas | Area by system and slope | Roof plans |
| Perimeter & edges | Edge metal, coping, gutters | Roof plans, details |
| Penetrations | Curbs, pipes, drains, scuppers | Roof plans, mechanical sheets |
| Insulation | Tapered and flat insulation areas | Tapered plans |
| Flashing | Wall flashing, counterflashing lengths | Details, elevations |
From plan set to reviewed quantities.
AI-powered, human-approved. Each stage records what ran, what changed and who approved it.
Start with your bid package
Drawings, specs and addenda together: roof plans, tapered insulation plans, roof details, the mechanical roof plan and the Division 07 spec sections.
AI proposes quantities
Counts, lengths and areas come back with the source sheet and location attached to every row.
Estimator review
Low-confidence items surface first. Your estimator accepts, corrects or rejects each one.
Map to your assemblies
Approved quantities map to your items, assemblies and estimating assumptions.
Price reviewed rows
Labor units, material pricing and supplier quotes apply only to rows that passed review.
Hand off with evidence
Approved quantities move on to pricing and visual CPQ with the evidence trail still attached.
Supported files and tasks depend on your trade and implementation. Confirm them in the free sample run.
The AI drafts. Your estimator decides.
Speed is easy to promise. Defensible numbers are the job, so RenderDraw keeps the estimator in control of every quantity that gets priced.
- Source on every row. Each quantity keeps its source sheet, location and reviewer decision.
- Lowest confidence first. The review queue shows the drawing tile with the detection highlighted and the extracted value.
- Uncertain items flagged, not hidden. Anything the AI can't confirm goes to the estimator rather than being guessed.
- Nothing priced before approval. Rows move on to pricing only after they are accepted.
Questions estimators ask
What is the best roof measurement app?
For existing roofs, aerial measurement services and apps; for bids from drawings, a takeoff tool. Many roofers use both.
Is there free roof takeoff software?
Manual PDF tools can be free; RenderDraw offers a free sample takeoff on your own drawings.
Can AI do roof takeoffs?
Yes. RenderDraw proposes roof areas, edges and penetrations from roof plans for estimator review.
Does MeasurePro measure roofs?
No. MeasurePro measures interior rooms on iPhone and iPad.
See what the AI reads on your own drawings.
Send one representative roofing plan set. RenderDraw reviews it and follows up with what the AI extracted and what it flagged for review. Your files remain private while the request is assessed, and there is no obligation.
- Upload roof plans, tapered insulation plans, roof details, the mechanical roof plan and the Division 07 spec sections.
- RenderDraw reviews the set and the scope you want tested.
- We follow up with extracted quantities, flagged items and next steps.