Use a measurement report for quantity planning
Contractors use roof geometry to plan material quantities and prepare preliminary estimate worksheets. RoofSnap reports provide area, squares, pitch and edge measurements where Google Solar data is available. Review the building and included planes before using the numbers.
The source imagery is not a live photograph. A visible roof outline does not establish whether the roof has changed since the image was captured. Additions, repairs, tree cover and unclear junctions deserve verification, especially before a final material order.
Use an inspection for condition questions
Questions about active leaks, damaged shingles, flashing condition, ventilation or moisture need an appropriate condition assessment. Its scope depends on access, the inspector’s qualifications and what was agreed in writing. Ask which areas were inspected and which could not be accessed.
Even an on-site inspection has limitations. Concealed decking or assemblies may remain hidden without opening the roof. Do not assume an inspection guarantees the absence of every defect, and do not assume an overhead image proves that hidden components are sound.
Can a satellite report show storm damage?
A measurement report does not establish current hail or wind damage. Imagery may predate the event and may not show small or concealed defects. RoofSnap does not diagnose damage or determine whether an insurer should pay a claim.
For a claim, use measurements as quantity information alongside the appropriate inspection findings, dated evidence and the insurer’s requirements. Geometry, causation and coverage are separate questions. A measured area alone cannot answer all three.
What needs checking before an estimate becomes final?
Confirm roof changes, layers, access, flashing details, penetrations and uncertain dimensions. Ask the contractor to identify assumptions and allowances for work that cannot yet be confirmed. Measurement uncertainty and hidden-condition costs should not disappear inside a single total.
Homeowners should not climb a roof to check this guide. Arrange a qualified professional and an appropriate safe assessment. In Eastern Washington, confirm the project’s applicable building requirements with the relevant city or county rather than treating satellite data as permit approval.
Choose the service that answers your question
“How many roofing squares and how much ridge cap should I plan?” starts with measurements. “Why is my ceiling leaking?” starts with a condition assessment. “What is my installed replacement price?” needs a contractor’s written scope and quote.
A $6.99 RoofSnap measurement PDF is not a $6.99 inspection or replacement estimate. Buyers can retrieve their purchased PDFs from My reports. Use those documents as planning inputs, then verify uncertain details and obtain the appropriate professional assessment for condition, engineering or insurance questions.
Sources & further reading
Product details reflect RoofSnap’s current measurement and report workflow. Geometry examples are rounded illustrations, not measurements of the pictured property.