Can I edit the final estimate?

Yes, you receive an unlocked Excel file.

Can I edit the final estimate?

Yes, you receive an unlocked Excel file.

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Precision Roofing Estimating Services

Stop guessing on waste factors and roof pitches. We provide roofing contractors with highly accurate square footage and material takeoffs for commercial flat roofs and complex pitched systems.

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24–48 Hour Turnaround

98% Bid Accuracy

USA Estimators

Active Project

Commercial Office Build

Estimating

Takeoff Progress75%

Trade

Electrical & HVAC

Estimated Delivery

48 Hours

Accuracy Check

100% Passed

TRUSTED BY AMERICA'S TOP CONTRACTORS

What is Roofing Estimating?

Roofing Estimating is the process of quantifying materials and calculating labor hours.

Who Needs It?

General Contractors and Subcontractors.

Comprehensive Roofing Takeoffs

From TPO to architectural shingles, we calculate it all.

Commercial Flat Roofs

Accurate 'squares' (100 sq ft) for TPO, EPDM, PVC, and Built-Up Roofing (BUR), including insulation board and cover boards.

Metal & Tile Roofing

Detailed panel counts for standing seam metal roofs, and piece counts for clay or concrete tile systems.

Shingle Roofing

Takeoffs for architectural and 3-tab shingles, accurately factoring in pitch, hips, valleys, and starter strips.

Flashing & Accessories

Linear footage of drip edge, gutter, downspouts, coping cap, and counts for roof vents and pipe boots.

Our Roofing Takeoff Process

Fast, accurate, and ready to bid.

Request a Quote

Send us your roof plans, elevations, and architectural details.

Day 1

Scope Review

We verify the roof type and provide a flat-rate quote.

2-4 Hours

Digital Tracing

Using software, we measure all areas and apply pitch multipliers.

Days 2-3

Delivery

Receive your editable BOQ and marked-up PDFs.

Day 4

Bid-Ready Deliverables

What You Receive

Membrane Area (SQ)

Accurate quantification of membrane area (sq) for procurement and bidding.

Insulation Board Counts

Accurate quantification of insulation board counts for procurement and bidding.

Flashing & Coping (LF)

Accurate quantification of flashing & coping (lf) for procurement and bidding.

Fastener Counts

Accurate quantification of fastener counts for procurement and bidding.

Projects We Estimate

Specialized roofing estimating across all major facility types.

Warehouses

Specialized estimating for warehouses.

Retail Centers

Specialized estimating for retail centers.

Multi-family Residential

Specialized estimating for multi-family residential.

Office Parks

Specialized estimating for office parks.

Why BuildMetric

We provide highly localized estimating data for every state.

Roofing Estimating Across USA

Texas California Florida New York Georgia Illinois

Cross-Sector Expertise

Industries We Serve

Commercial

Retail and offices.

Healthcare

Hospitals.

Education

Schools.

Instant Pricing Calculator

Pricing & Turnaround

Project Type

Approximate Sq Ft: 20,000

Primary Trade

Estimated Takeoff Complexity

Medium

Typical Turnaround Time

2-4 Business Days

Request Exact Quote

Sample Estimate Preview

Review the exact quality you will receive.

sample_estimate_commercial.xlsx

Item #

Description

Quantity

Unit Price

Total

26 05 19

Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors

4,500 LF

$2.40

$10,800.00

26 05 33

Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems

1,200 LF

$8.50

$10,200.00

26 24 16

Panelboards - 200A Main Breaker

4 EA

$1,500.00

$6,000.00

26 51 00

Interior Lighting - LED Troffers

120 EA

$250.00

$30,000.00

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Roofing Estimating FAQs

Absolutely, we adjust the actual surface area based on the architectural roof pitch multiplier.

Related Estimating Trades

Comprehensive estimating solutions for your entire project scope.

Lumber Estimating

Stick-by-stick counts for roof trusses and framing.

Steel Estimating

Tonnage calculations for metal decking and joists.

Painting Estimating

Accurate square footage for exterior coatings.

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Reviewed by the BuildMetric Estimating Team

This content has been written and reviewed by our senior estimating team. We are specialists in roofing, commercial, healthcare, and industrial estimating with decades of combined experience utilizing industry-leading software.