What is a aerial measurement?

A roof report generated from satellite, aircraft, or drone imagery that provides square footage, pitch, facets, and edge lengths without a physical roof climb. It speeds estimating and reduces material waste and ladder safety risk.

Who uses one?

Roofing contractors and crews managing leads, aerial measurements, estimates, production, and payments from door knock to final invoice

What does it cost?

Pricing varies. The cheapest provider in our Top 11 starts around $—/mo. See the cheapest providers ranked.

How do I pick one?

Read the full methodology for our 9.4-point scoring framework, then look at the canonical The 11 Best Roofing Software Platforms (2026). If you want a slice of the ranking by price, fit, or compliance, jump to: cheapest · highest-rated · fastest onboarding.

Source: Top 11 The 11 Best Roofing Software Platforms (2026), verified July 13, 2026.