Your first take-off is free.

No credit card required. No software needed.

Send us your plans, site measure or address. Get back a complete, accurate material take-off — delivered to your inbox, typically within 24 hours.

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20,000+

Roofs calculated

24–48hr

Turnaround

From $15

Per report

What we accept

Send us whatever you've got.

You don't need a perfect set of plans. We work with what's available — for new builds and existing roofs alike.

PDF Plans

Architectural or construction drawings for new builds and reroofs.

Site Measure + Photos

For existing roofs — your measurements and photos from the ground or roof.

Just an Address

We'll model the roof from aerial imagery. That's all you need for existing buildings.

Existing Reports

EagleView, Hover, Roofr or similar — we'll use their data as a starting point.

3D Model

Already have a .xml, .rxf or .dab file? Skip modelling and go straight to reports.

How it works

Three steps. No software required.

You don't need to be a tech expert or own any special software. Just send us the job details and we handle the rest.

1

Submit your job

Upload your plans, photos, report or address through our portal or by email. Include your material preferences and allowances.

2

We build your 3D model

Our expert estimators model the complete roof geometry in Roof Wizard, applying your specified materials and accessories.

3

Receive your reports

Get your detailed take-off as a PDF, plus the 3D model file if you have Roof Wizard. Usually within 24–48 hours.

Before & after

What you send us vs. what you get back.

What you send

PDF plans, aerial imagery and site photos

PDF plans, site measures with photos, a street address, EagleView/Hover/Roofr reports, or an existing 3D model (.xml, .rxf, .dab).

What you get back

Colour-coded block cut layout from a completed bureau job

A verified 3D model with panel layouts, cutting lists, flashings and full material quantities.

What you receive

Everything your crew needs on the job site.

Every report is generated from a verified 3D model — not a guess from a 2D sketch.

3D Roof Model

A verified 3D model of the roof geometry — import it into Roof Wizard to run your own reports and custom allowances.

Panel & Flashing Cutting List

Every panel length, every flashing piece — with bend angles, quantities and exact measurements.

Block Cut Layout

Colour-coded panel layout diagrams showing exactly where each sheet goes — reducing waste on site.

Dimension Diagrams

Clear overhead diagrams with area breakdowns, slope info and line lengths for every plane.

Sample output

Here's what a real bureau report looks like.

Echidna Roofing — Block Cut Report (sample)

Summary page
— replace with PDF page 1

Summary & quantities

Panel layout diagram
— replace with PDF page 3

Block cut layout

Cutting list
— replace with PDF page 5

Cutting list detail

Flashing + Section Report (sample)

Section overview
— replace with section report summary page

Section summary

Cross-section diagram
— replace with section diagram page

Roof sections

Flashing schedule
— replace with flashing list page

Flashing schedule

Wall Flashing + Panel Report (sample)

Wall elevation overview
— replace with wall report summary

Wall elevations

Panel layout diagram
— replace with wall panel layout page

Panel layout

Material list
— replace with wall cutting list page

Cutting list

Site Measure Report (sample — included with every job)

Roof plan overview
— replace with site measure overview page

Roof plan

Dimensions & areas
— replace with measurements page

Dimensions & areas

These are placeholders — replace with actual screenshots from completed bureau jobs

Pricing

See exactly what you'll pay before you commit.

Every bureau job is made up of three parts: modelling the roof, running your reports, and any extras you need.

1

3D Modelling

We build a verified 3D model of the roof from whatever you provide. Cost is based on complexity — number of roof planes, pitches, eave heights and penetrations.

Typically $30 – $80

Simpler roofs cost less. Complex multi-level or commercial roofs cost more. Wall modelling priced separately by wall planes and penetrations.

2

Reports

Choose only the reports you need. Every report is generated from your verified 3D model.

Roof Quantity Report $15

Wall Quantity Report $15

Tile Quantity Report $20

Flashing Report $15

Roof Flashing + Panel Report $25

Flashing + Section Report $40

Flashing + Block Cut Report $50

Wall Flashing + Panel Report $25

3

Add-ons

Optional extras if you need them. Most jobs don't.

Priority processing (<24hr)+$20

Custom panel allowances+$5

Custom batten allowances+$5

Custom flashing allowances+$5

Example jobs

Simple

Single-storey residential

11 roof planes, 2 eave heights, 1 pitch

Simple two-storey residential roof — 3D model

3D Modelling$37 Block Cut Report$50

Total$87+GST

Deliverables: 3D model (.dab file), site measure report, block cut report

Complex

Multi-storey with dormers + walls

22 roof planes, 3 eave heights, 2 pitches, 18 walls with 16 penetrations

Multi-storey roof with dormers and walls — 3D model

Roof Modelling$65 Wall Modelling$78 Roof Flashing + Panel Report$25 Wall Flashing + Panel Report$25

Total$193+GST

Deliverables: 3D model (.dab file), site measure report, roof flashing + panel report, wall flashing + panel report

Doing more than a few jobs a month?

An annual Roof Wizard license includes $250 in bureau credit — plus the ability to run your own reports, adjust allowances on the fly, and generate custom branded take-offs. Most customers recover the cost within 7 weeks.

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What customers say

Trusted by roofers across the world.

"You guys are helping us out so much. It's like having another person in the office."

S

Stacey

N J Bayly Roofing

"Installing AppliCad Roof Wizard was one of the best things we ever did for this business."

J

Judi Wallace

Director, Barrier Roofing

"This software is one of the greatest tools ever created for roofers."

M

Mark

Prime Roofing, FL

FAQ

Common questions

What information do I need to submit a job?

For new builds, send your PDF plans. For existing roofs, you can provide a site measure with photos, an aerial report from EagleView, Hover or Roofr, or just the site address — we'll model it from aerial imagery. Let us know your material preferences and any custom allowances if needed.

How accurate are the take-offs?

Our accuracy depends on the quality of what we're given — with good plans or a thorough site measure, we can be spot on. That said, a site measure is still a critical part of the estimating process. Even with plans, you never truly know what's happening on a roof until someone has been up there. Every job includes a site measure report so your crew can confirm measurements on site before ordering materials.

How long does it take to get my report back?

Standard turnaround is 24–48 hours. Add priority processing for $20 and we'll have it back within 24 hours.

Do I need Roof Wizard software to use the bureau?

No. Every job comes with a PDF report and a site measure report you can view, print and share with your crew or supplier. If you do have a Roof Wizard license, you'll also receive the 3D model file (.dab) so you can run your own custom reports and adjust allowances.

What materials can you estimate?

Metal panels, tiles, shingles, shakes, flashings, battens, purlins and downpipes. If you need more detail — labour, accessories, fixtures and the like — you're better off with Roof Wizard, which handles all of that and more.

How is pricing calculated?

There are three parts: the 3D modelling fee (based on roof complexity — number of planes, pitches, eave heights and penetrations), the reports you choose, and any optional add-ons like priority processing. You see the exact cost upfront before you pay. If you already have a .dab model file, you can skip the modelling step entirely.

Is my first job really free?

Yes. Submit your first job and we'll complete it at no charge — modelling and reports included — so you can see the quality firsthand. No credit card required.