Roofing Estimating Services & Takeoffs Roofing numbers that shed water.
A dedicated roofing estimator, working as part of your shop — low-slope membrane to steep-slope shingle and metal, tapered insulation, flashing and edge metal, with rates benchmarked to the live market and your own completed roofs. Full-time, part-time, or as-needed.
15 days of free estimating is available to qualified contractors, subject to approval. If you choose to continue afterwards, service moves to a quarterly agreement (3-month term) that renews each quarter until cancelled — full-time, part-time, or as-needed.
- 600+estimators
- 140,000+jobs estimated
- 45 states+ D.C. & PR · Canada · Australia
- 50+trades & scopes
Hiring an estimator is slow, expensive, and risky.
Or have a dedicated estimator on your bids in under 7 days.
Hiring in-house
| 12,435 | open estimator positions across the US — everyone is competing for the same people |
|---|---|
| 3–5 months | typical time to hire an estimator |
| $50,000 | typical cost of a bad hire |
| $100K–$120K | estimator salary, plus benefits, payroll taxes, and overhead |
| 20–25% | typical recruiter or placement fee, charged on first-year salary |
With Bidding Enterprise
- A fraction of the in-house costNo salary, payroll tax, benefits or recruiter fees
- One simple monthly paymentNo benefits to pay. We handle payroll and expenses; it's all included in one monthly payment
- No placement feesZero recruiting or placement fees
- Free replacementNot the right fit? We swap your estimator at no cost
- QA team includedQA and technical managers at no extra cost
- Start within 7 daysYour estimator onboards in about a week
- Your hours, your time zoneWorks your schedule and reports directly to you
Fully managed and AI-enabled. Hiring, training and coverage are handled by us; Build Intel and Dexter speed up the work, and your estimator and our QA team check every output.
Market figures are typical industry estimates and vary by region and role.
Every roofing scope, quantified and priced.
Low-slope or steep-slope, re-roof or new — we quantify the field, the insulation, the flashings, and the labor, then price it so your bid is both competitive and defensible.
Low-slope membrane
TPO, EPDM, and modified-bitumen systems — field area, fastening patterns, adhesives, and seam labor by assembly.
Steep-slope shingle & metal
Asphalt shingle, standing-seam and architectural metal — squares, panels, starter, ridge, and underlayment.
Insulation & tapered systems
Polyiso, coverboard, and tapered layouts with slope-to-drain design, R-value, and board counts.
Flashing & edge metal
Base and counterflashing, coping, gravel stop, fascia, and gutters — linear feet, gauge, and fabrication.
Drainage
Roof drains, scuppers, overflow, crickets, and downspouts coordinated with tapered slope and code minimums.
Warranties & details
Manufacturer-warranty assemblies, penetration details, curbs, pipe boots, and expansion joints priced by count.
Roofing calculator.
Rough your roof area and material counts in seconds. A quick planning check — your dedicated estimator delivers the full, drawing-based takeoff.
Roofing quick estimate
A bid-ready deliverable — not a wall of numbers.
Clean, organized quantities and pricing you can drop straight into your bid, with assumptions and exclusions spelled out. Sample below (illustrative only).
| Description | Qty | Unit | Rate | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 54 00 — Membrane | ||||
| 60-mil TPO — mechanically attached | 420 | SQ | $285 | $119,700 |
| Membrane flashing — perimeter | 1,180 | LF | $9.50 | $11,210 |
| 07 22 00 — Insulation | ||||
| Polyiso — R-30 (2 layers) | 42,000 | SF | $2.15 | $90,300 |
| Tapered crickets & sumps | 3,600 | SF | $3.40 | $12,240 |
| 07 62 00 — Sheet Metal | ||||
| Edge metal & coping | 1,180 | LF | $18 | $21,240 |
| Estimated subtotal | $254,690 |
One package, or your whole roofing desk.
Bid more, hire less
Chase every roofing package without adding seats. Extra capacity when you're slammed, or a dedicated estimator who learns your crews and rates.
Cover your self-perform
Independent roofing numbers to check subs, carry self-perform scope, and level bids apples-to-apples.
Quote with confidence
Membrane, insulation, and metal quantities pulled straight from the plans, so your quotes match the job.
Build your roofing estimating team.
Tell us your trade and the bids you're chasing. Book a free 1-hour pre-construction assessment — we'll review your process; assessment and setup take about an hour, and your estimator is typically on your bids in under 7 days.
Qualified contractors get 15 days of free estimating — your dedicated estimator works your live bids at no cost, full-time, part-time, or as-needed.
Or reach us: Estimate@Biddingenterprise.com · 718-717-2729
Roofing estimating services — common questions
What does a roofing takeoff include?
A roofing takeoff covers low-slope membrane, steep-slope shingle and metal roofing, tapered insulation, flashing, and edge metal. We measure roof areas, slopes, and perimeters from the drawings, count penetrations and details, and price labor and materials to your market and completed roofs, with warranty and exclusion notes included.
What software do your roofing estimators use?
Any of the 100+ tools you already run. Our roofing estimators work natively in your software, templates, and cost data — Bluebeam Revu, PlanSwift, and aerial measurement reports are common examples — and deliver in your format, ready to drop into your bid. Your team also gets Build Intel, our AI-assisted estimating software for drawing review and QC checks.
Can I hire a part-time roofing estimator?
Yes. Many clients start with a part-time or as-needed roofing estimator and move to full-time as their bid list grows. Your estimator is dedicated to your company, trained on your standards and past bids, and backed by our QA and management, so you can chase more roofing packages without hiring, training, or covering PTO yourself.
How fast can you start roofing estimating for us?
Most clients finish the free assessment and setup in about an hour, with their estimator typically on their bids in under 7 days. We review your roofing scope, software, and the bids you're chasing, then map the estimator or team we'd assign. Timelines for individual bids depend on project size and drawings, so we agree on them bid by bid rather than promising a fixed turnaround.
Is your roofing estimating AI-enabled?
Yes. Every roofing estimating team we build works with Build Intel, our AI-assisted estimating software, and Dexter, our AI co-estimator, which reads drawings and specs and gives cited answers. AI speeds up the first draft; your dedicated estimator checks every quantity and our QA team reviews the work before it reaches you. You review and approve the final bid.
How fast can I get an estimator?
Typically in under 7 days. The free assessment and setup take about an hour; then we match a dedicated estimator trained for your trade, and most clients have that estimator on their bids in under 7 days. It is a good-faith target, not a guarantee — timing depends on your trade, software, and bid volume.