# RoofAI

> Instant satellite-measured roof replacement cost estimates for any US address. Enter your address, choose a material, and see your cost range in 30 seconds. Free, no signup required.

RoofAI uses Google's Solar API to measure your actual roof from satellite imagery — total area, number of sections, and pitch — then combines that with localized labor rates, material costs, and permit data to produce an instant cost range.

- Satellite-powered accuracy (±5–8% of manual measurement)
- Privacy protected — no signup, no contractor calls
- Results in 30 seconds
- 30 city-specific pricing pages
- Covers ~95% of US buildings

## How It Works

1. **Enter your address**: We look up your roof using Google's Solar API satellite imagery.
2. **Choose your material**: Pick from architectural shingles, three-tab, standing seam metal, clay tile, or synthetic slate.
3. **Get your estimate**: See an instant cost range based on your roof's actual measurements and local pricing.

## Pricing Data

Costs are per square foot installed, including labor, materials, and waste factor:

- Architectural Asphalt Shingles: $5.00–$7.50/sq ft (25–30 year lifespan)
- Three-Tab Asphalt: $3.50–$5.50/sq ft (15–20 year lifespan)
- Standing Seam Metal: $8.00–$14.00/sq ft (40–60 year lifespan)
- Clay Tile: $10.00–$18.00/sq ft (50–100 year lifespan)
- Synthetic Slate: $9.00–$16.00/sq ft (40–60 year lifespan)

Prices reflect local market data and are adjusted per city for labor rates, permit costs, and climate factors.

## Common Questions

### How accurate are satellite-measured estimates?
Google's Solar API uses high-resolution aerial and satellite imagery to measure roof area within ±5–8% of manual measurements. Combined with localized pricing data, estimates give a reliable cost range — not a binding quote, but close enough to plan your budget.

### What does the estimate include?
Materials, labor, permit fees, and waste factor based on your roof's complexity. Accounts for roof pitch, number of facets (sections), and total area. Tearoff of existing material is included in the pricing range.

### Why do I see a range instead of one number?
Roofing costs vary based on the contractor, material grade within a category, time of year, and local demand. The low end reflects competitive pricing; the high end accounts for premium materials and peak-season labor.

### Is my information shared with contractors?
Only if you opt in. Getting an estimate is completely free and anonymous — no signup required.

### Does this work for any US address?
Google's Solar API covers approximately 95% of US buildings. If satellite data isn't available for your address (common in very rural areas or new construction), you'll know immediately.

### How is this different from getting quotes from contractors?
Traditional quotes require scheduling 2–3 in-person visits, waiting days for each estimate, and dealing with high-pressure sales. RoofAI gives a data-driven cost range in 30 seconds.

## Data Sources

- Roof measurements: Google Solar API (satellite imagery)
- Labor rates: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, local contractor surveys
- Material costs: Distributor and supplier pricing data, updated regularly
- Permit fees: City/county permit office schedules

## Coverage

City-specific pricing available for 30 US metros including Houston, Dallas, Austin, Phoenix, Miami, Tampa, Atlanta, Denver, Nashville, Charlotte, and more. Full list: https://tryroofai.com/roof-replacement-cost

## Get Started

- Website: https://tryroofai.com
- Get Your Free Estimate: https://tryroofai.com
- Free · No signup required

## Optional

- [Full details](https://tryroofai.com/llms-full.txt): Extended information including city-specific data, cost factors, and methodology