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#45 ·
i found it in android market by searching for "roofing calculator"

it calculates roof size, list of materials, material prices, labor and total job cost. I tried a demo, but you can't see all the numbers - they want you to buy full version. I wanted to know what others think of it and if it helps in estimating. I think its good program, but wanted to know what people think who actually use it. It's $20 so I'm hesitating a bit.
 
#48 ·
Whenever I need estimating for a specific trade I need simple estimating nothing complicated like planswift which seems great but time is important and learning to use the software seems like a heache especially when you want to integrate it into excel.

This one seems VERY simple and I am debating whether to buy it:

http://www.estimatingsoftwareservices.com/metalRoofingExpress.html
 
#50 ·
restoration101 said:
Whenever I need estimating for a specific trade I need simple estimating nothing complicated like planswift which seems great but time is important and learning to use the software seems like a heache especially when you want to integrate it into excel.

This one seems VERY simple and I am debating whether to buy it:

http://www.estimatingsoftwareservices.com/metalRoofingExpress.html
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Arent you the guy that just asked what a roofer is responsible for on another thread??? You might want figure out what you have to estimate before using estimating software.

http://www.contractortalk.com/f15/roofing-subcontractor-100759/
 
#51 ·
rooferPRO31 said:
I have been using estimation pro software for about 2 months now and has really streamlined what i do with every roofing job. They are not web-based which is another reason why i use them. They have a web based CRM coming out soon that is going to be included in their cost. Month to month only too. I have used Surado for years which has been nice, but has required a lot of man hours to customize it. This CRM is already customized to the roofing industry. Has GeoEstimator import as well. Its been easy to use so far. Works with windows as well. I use it on my MAC currently. Give them a call.
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Kind of funny....that you talk so highly of EstimationPro. I'm assuming that you work there and you're just trying to get some good reviews and/or good comments about the company. Spend more time supporting your software and development and making fake reviews about your product. I would recommend going with a software company that has been around for awhile and has the SUPPORT to stand behind their product. Remember guys....downtime is MONEY!
 
#52 ·
I disagree! Roofwalk.com is better

BrandConst said:
Best on the market for roofs is Eagleview, gives you detailed take-off of everything if I remember correctly. You don't even have to leave your office, they take an aerial of property, measure it with there software and poof..your take off is done. You just have to add waste and your unit pricing.

By the way...it costs per roof.
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I disagree! Roofwalk.com is better and costs less
 
#54 ·
Would like to see your excel spreadsheet?

Grumpy said:
I've done the same and have and will openly share with anyone... except you.
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Hi, I would love to see you excel spreadsheet. I am fairly new in the roofing industry and having an excel spreadsheet would be a huge help. Been doing Gutters for years, just now getting into roofs. Any help appreciated, thanks, Bill
Please email to bill@guttersolutionsnw.com
 
#55 ·
jimAKAblue said:
You really don't need a fancy schmatzy estimating program. All you need is Excel.

I wrote a spreadsheet program that will calculate my material list. It also will generate material Purchase Orders and Labor Work Orders.

Its not that hard to do if you have basic spreadsheet experience. The reason that it's not hard is because there really aren't a lot of steps in a roof job.

My program requires me to enter five numbers (same as Xactimate): 1) roof area to be removed 2) Roof Area to be installed (I always add 15% when I'm selling) 3) Total Ridge lengths 4)Total Hip Lengths 5)Total Valley Lengths.

After entering those numbers, it spits out all the numbers I need. I also have to manually enter the accessories (pipe jacks, vents, etc).

Of course, after you get the spreadsheet spitting out all of that, you'll realize that it's really easy to have it spit out the rest of the business needs such as: waivers of lien, gutter PO's, Fax to the suppliers, Invoice to the owners or insurance company, etc, etc, etc.

No, I will not share LOL. It's nothing personal but it is valuable company property.
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Same, Wrote an Excel spread, It caculates dificulty based on some factors such a steps, linial ridge, linial starter, valley, pitch, gable metal, P&S etc. Caculates a Labor rate, drop down for roof style 1 layers tear, 2 layer etc. Drop downfor materials to use, with a data sheet for material costs. Caculates all the materials needed, Labor, insurance, variable for markup, areas for extra's, spits out a number, with a tally sheet of all materials etc.

I've been offered 1k for a copy, but .........

;)
 
#56 · (Edited)
I wish I could comment without breaking forum rules :thumbup:

here is my 2 cents:


I know roofing industry is generally behind the rest of the world when it comes to technology, but everything is going mobile.

Google estimates that 15% of all traffic now comes from mobile devices - mostly iPhones / iPads / Android phones (and tablets to lesser degree).

I know many of us are still on Windows 98/ME/XP :laughing:

But i think that roof estimating should be cloud connected and work on mobile devices (as well as have web interface for PCs) ... using stand-alone software is outdated and inefficient ... though it still works.

Of course you can mount a laptop in your truck (aka the police), but that mod alone is time consuming and expensive. You can easily install (throw a wifi printer in the back, plug it into $20 120V adapter and print from iPad ...

you can use all sorts of "eagle view" type programs for areal measuring, and various estimating programs to quickly get all the results you need, faster than your laptop will bood (assuming cold start).

that's what i think - agree or disagree

BTW - this is slightly off-topic, but I'm using Galaxy Note for all my biz related things (unless i need to type up long text), and this thing is awesome! With great cam & s-pen note taking - it eliminated my digital camera, notepad, pens, level (for pitch measuring), printed job pictures, etc. etc. etc ... all in one small, and yet big device...

chick it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o79EKmYYMUA

you can skip to minute 3, if you don't want to know/see why I got the note, but want to see how I use it for roofing work.
 
#57 · (Edited)
The software that I was talking about is coming out of a six year development and uses cloud technology to share job files. However it does not require the web to create the estimate from the homeowners house like most of the others.

I am currently beta testing the latest release for them and it is very simple to understand. It's called RoofWorX. They do have a site up, but working on it. Check it out if you wish

www.roofworxus.com
 
#59 · (Edited)
It has been in development for six years. The guys who are making it said that they weren't going to release a program with problems. They keep adding and adding features to it to make it easier and conquer the day to day issues. They are suppose to be working with some manufacturers to make it easier for the certified guys as well.

PC with some mobile connectivity. It's able to search and view the files mobile.
 
#60 · (Edited by Moderator)
Rooferhelp - 6 yrs is a long time to develop software ... i'm sure they do something else on the side - but still ... and what about when they release it ... few people sign up, but not enough to make living on - what then? will they provide updates / bug fixes?

Is that an estimating software or estimating + CRM?
 
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