EagleView is the most accurate roof measurement (±1.5%) but the slowest and most expensive ($55–$95/report). RoofGenius standalone satellite reports are coming soon and cannot be ordered yet. For insurance work where the carrier specifies EagleView, run EagleView. Use an available measurement provider for retail, prospecting, and storm canvassing until launch.
Roof measurement reports sit at the front of every estimating workflow. The provider you choose dictates how fast you can quote, how accurate the squares & pitch numbers are, and how much margin gets eaten by report fees. This guide compares EagleView, RoofGenius, and old-school manual measurement on the metrics that actually matter.
- →EagleView: most accurate, slowest, most expensive ($55–$95/report).
- →RoofGenius standalone satellite reports are coming soon and cannot be ordered yet.
- →Manual: no software fee but takes 45–90 minutes and carries 4–9% measurement error.
- →Insurance-grade work: EagleView still leads for adjuster acceptance.
- →RoofGenius standalone satellite reports are coming soon and cannot be ordered yet.
Side-by-side comparison
| EagleView | RoofGenius | Manual (tape + pitch gauge) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg cost per report | $55 – $95 | Coming soon | $0 + 60 min labor |
| Turnaround | 30 min – 24 hr | Coming soon | Same day if you climb it |
| Stated accuracy | EagleView publishes ±1.5% | We do not publish an accuracy figure we have not measured | Varies with the tape and the roof |
| Carrier-accepted | Universal | Not confirmed until launch | Only with photos & sketch |
| Squares + pitch | Yes | Yes | Manual |
| Ridge / hip / valley breakdowns | Yes | Yes | If sketched |
| 3D model | Yes | Yes | No |
| Risk on cut-up roofs | Low | Low | High |
EagleView
Industry standard. Reports are generated from manned-aircraft imagery, reviewed by humans, and accepted by every major insurance carrier. Best-in-class accuracy. Trade-offs: cost ($55–$95 per Premium report), turnaround (30 minutes for rush, up to 24 hours for standard), and ordering friction (must be in their coverage area).
When EagleView wins: insurance supplements, complex commercial, properties where adjuster acceptance is paramount, and contractors doing fewer than 5 reports per week.
RoofGenius
AI-generated from satellite imagery, refined by a measurement model trained on a large set of validated reports. RoofGenius standalone satellite reports are coming soon and cannot be ordered yet.
RoofGenius standalone satellite reports are coming soon and cannot be ordered yet.
Manual measurement
Manual in dollars, expensive in time. A 30-square cut-up roof takes 60–90 minutes to measure properly with a tape, pitch gauge, and sketch pad — and even then, error rates run 4–9%. On a $25,000 job, a 6% measurement miss is $1,500 of evaporated margin.
When manual wins: tiny outbuildings, additions, or rural properties outside satellite coverage. Almost never the right answer for production retail or storm work.
The math: cost per closed job
The fairer comparison isn't cost per report — it's cost per closed job. If a $75 EagleView is required to land a $24,000 retail re-roof at 22% margin, the report cost is 1.4% of gross profit. RoofGenius standalone satellite reports are coming soon and cannot be ordered yet. Report savings cannot be calculated before launch.
| Scenario | Reports/mo | Provider | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solo retail rep | 20 | EagleView Premium | $18,000 |
| Solo retail rep | 20 | RoofGenius | Coming soon |
| Storm crew (5 reps) | 200 | EagleView Premium | $180,000 |
| Storm crew (5 reps) | 200 | RoofGenius | Coming soon |
Accuracy in practice
Stated accuracy and field accuracy are different. EagleView publishes ±1.5%, and field results on cut-up cottages with stacked dormers are wider than any stated spec. RoofGenius does not publish an accuracy percentage, because we have not run a measured field study we could stand behind — every report states its imagery date, a confidence score, and any cross-check disagreement so you can judge it yourself. Manual measurements carry the widest variance because they depend on the person holding the tape.
Carrier acceptance — the real question on insurance work
On insurance supplements, the question isn't 'is this accurate?' — it's 'will the desk adjuster accept it?' EagleView is universally accepted. Carrier acceptance of RoofGenius measurement reports is not confirmed until reports launch. Use the provider specified by the carrier.
Hybrid workflow that wins
RoofGenius standalone satellite reports are coming soon and cannot be ordered yet. Use an available measurement provider, including EagleView where the carrier specifies it. Report savings cannot be calculated before launch.
Try the comparison yourself
RoofGenius standalone satellite reports are coming soon and not yet orderable. Preview the sample report format before release.