Roofing takeoff software for PDF roof plans
Upload the roof plan, roof details and specs. EstimatorAI reads the sheets, pulls out roof systems, edge conditions, flashing and penetrations, and answers questions about slopes and spec requirements, so your takeoff starts from a first pass you can review.
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See the workflow
This is EstimatorAI's general product walkthrough: upload plans, ask and review, export to Excel. It's an illustrative demo, not a roofing project, and it doesn't show real project quantities.
What gets measured
| Item | Typical unit |
|---|---|
| Roof area by roof system and slope | Squares (SQ, 100 square feet), adjusted for pitch since plan view shows horizontal area only |
| Eaves, rakes, ridges, hips and valleys | Linear feet (LF) |
| Underlayment and ice and water barrier | Square feet (SF) or rolls |
| Edge metal, coping, flashing, counterflashing, gutters and downspouts | Linear feet (LF) |
| Penetrations, roof drains, scuppers, curbs and vents | Each (EA) |
| Low-slope insulation, tapered insulation, crickets and cover board | Square feet (SF), by thickness |
Common pitfalls
- Pricing plan-view area without adjusting for roof pitch.
- Forgetting waste for hips, valleys and cut pieces.
- Missing edge, parapet and transition conditions that appear only in the roof details.
- Missing curbs and penetrations for rooftop equipment shown on the mechanical or plumbing sheets, not the roof plan.
- Overlooking tapered insulation and crickets needed to get water to the drains.
- Ignoring spec requirements for the manufacturer's warranted roof system, which can dictate every component.
How EstimatorAI handles it
Upload the roof plan with the roof details, elevations, the mechanical and plumbing roof plans and the spec book. EstimatorAI reads the set and gives you a first pass on roof systems, edges, flashing and penetrations that you can check against the drawings, then export to Excel and price in your own workflow. Questions you can ask:
- What roof system and warranty does the spec require?
- List every roof penetration and curb shown on the roof and mechanical plans.
- What slopes are called out on the roof plan?
- Which details cover the parapet and edge flashing?
Frequently asked questions
Can EstimatorAI do a roofing takeoff from PDF plans?
Yes. Upload your roof plans, details and specs, and EstimatorAI pulls out roof systems, edges, flashing and penetrations and answers questions about the set. You review the first pass and export it to Excel.
Does it account for roof pitch?
Ask for the slopes called out on the plans and details, and check that areas are adjusted from plan view to actual roof area before you price. Treat any area or length as a first pass and verify it against the scaled drawings.
Can it find roof penetrations and curbs?
Yes. Ask it to list penetrations, drains and curbs across the roof, mechanical and plumbing sheets, then check them against the drawings.
Do I still need to review the takeoff?
Yes. EstimatorAI gives you a fast starting point, and an estimator should always check quantities against the drawings before a bid goes out.
Can I export the takeoff to Excel?
Yes. Export your quantities to Excel and keep pricing in the spreadsheets you already use.
How much does EstimatorAI cost?
Every plan starts with a 7-day free trial (card required). After the trial, EstimatorAI is $79/month, $149/quarter, or $499/year.
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