Hover, EagleView, and RoofGenius solve the same problem differently. Hover ($30–$70) needs 8 homeowner photos but produces a true 3D model with siding and openings. EagleView ($55–$95) is the carrier-accepted gold standard from manned aircraft. RoofGenius standalone satellite reports are coming soon and cannot be ordered yet.
- →EagleView wins on universal carrier acceptance
- →Hover wins on full-exterior (siding, windows, paint)
- →RoofGenius standalone satellite reports are coming soon and cannot be ordered yet.
- →Hover requires homeowner-shot phone photos
- →EagleView and RoofGenius are address-only (no homeowner involvement)
Quick comparison
| EagleView | Hover | RoofGenius | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imagery source | Manned aircraft | Homeowner phone photos | Satellite |
| Cost per report | $55–$95 | $50–$70 | Coming soon |
| Turnaround | 30 min – 24 hr | 30 min – 4 hr | Coming soon |
| Accuracy | Published by EagleView | Published by Hover | Not independently published |
| Roof-only | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Siding / windows / paint | No | Yes | No |
| Homeowner involvement | None | Required (photos) | None |
| Carrier acceptance | Universal | Most carriers | Not confirmed until launch |
| Best for | Insurance work | Exterior remodel | Retail + storm |
EagleView
Built the category. Manned-aircraft imagery, human-reviewed reports, universal carrier acceptance. Most expensive, slowest, but the safest answer when the carrier specifies an EagleView. Best fit: insurance supplement work where adjuster acceptance is non-negotiable.
Hover
Different product entirely — uses homeowner-shot phone photos to build a 3D model of the entire exterior, not just the roof. Best for siding, windows, paint, and full-exterior remodel. The homeowner photo step adds friction that retail roofers usually want to avoid.
RoofGenius
RoofGenius standalone satellite reports are coming soon and cannot be ordered yet. Carrier acceptance of RoofGenius measurement reports is not confirmed until reports launch.
Which one should you use?
| Your situation | Use |
|---|---|
| High-volume retail + storm canvassing | RoofGenius — coming soon, not yet orderable |
| Insurance supplement, carrier requires EagleView | EagleView |
| Insurance supplement, carrier flexible | RoofGenius — coming soon, not yet orderable |
| Full exterior remodel (siding + windows + paint) | Hover |
| Quoting at the door, need report in under 5 minutes | RoofGenius — coming soon, not yet orderable |
| Cut-up commercial property with low margin for error | EagleView |
The hybrid stack most pros run
Use an available measurement provider, including EagleView when a carrier requires it. Hover supports true exterior-remodel scopes. RoofGenius standalone satellite reports are coming soon and cannot be ordered yet.