Every pitch, valley, gable, and hip affects profit. Yet many residential roofers still juggle notepads, spreadsheets, and outdated price books. Labor is tight, material prices jump daily, and clients expect a perfect quote before you leave the driveway. To stay ahead, contractors need the best roof estimating software—software that thinks as fast as you build. That software is CountBricks.
On site, your hands are full of tape measures and tablets. With CountBricks you can simply speak. Our AI listens in real time, recognises roof components, and builds the estimate line by line. No double handling, no transcription errors—just streamlined data flowing straight into a professional quote.
• Automatic price feeds from national and regional suppliers keep your timber, membrane, tile, and fixture costs updated by the hour
• Mark-ups and wastage factors are applied instantly, so you see true margin, not guesswork
Upload a PDF, a DWG, or a drone image. CountBricks AI traces ridges and areas, then matches them to your labour assemblies. What once took an afternoon now takes minutes, and the output drops straight into your branded quote template.
Win the job, press “Convert,” and your estimate becomes a progress-claim schedule or final invoice. Integration with your accounting system via CountBricks.com/services ensures zero retyping.
1. Start a project in the CountBricks dashboard and select “New Roof Estimate.”
2. Speak your measurements: “Front elevation: 11 metres by 4.5 metres, 35-degree pitch.” CountBricks captures voice data and displays it onscreen for confirmation.
3. Upload your plan set or drone scan for AI take-off. The software overlays surface areas, lengths, and waste factors automatically.
4. Review the auto-generated material and labour list. Adjust any line in seconds—handy when clients want an upgraded tile or a solar-ready batten system.
5. Click “Generate Quote.” CountBricks fills your logo, scope narrative, inclusions, and exclusions pulled from your template library.
6. Send the PDF or interactive web link straight from the platform. Clients can approve electronically, triggering your invoice schedule.
• Voice capture reduces data entry time by up to 70 % compared with typing
• AI take-offs deliver roof areas within seconds rather than hours
• Supplier integrations remove the risk of using last month’s material prices
• Assembly templates ensure labour allowances match real-world crew productivity
• Branded quotes impress homeowners and insurance assessors alike
• Consistent terms and conditions protect your business from scope creep
When Skyline Developments invited bids for a 18-unit townhouse site, most competitors requested a one-week turnaround. CountBricks partnered with Apex Roofing to deliver a fully costed quote—including alternates for metal or tile—in under 24 hours. Apex won the contract and credits CountBricks for the speed, clarity, and automated change-order tracking that kept the project profitable. View similar wins at CountBricks.com/portfolio.
• 3–5 extra quotes per estimator per week translates directly to more closed deals
• 2–4 % margin improvement by eliminating under-estimated fasteners, flashings, and waste
• Reduced dispute risk thanks to line-item transparency and e-signature audit trails
• Record site notes verbally while walking the roof—photos automatically tag to the right line item
• Build “Good-Better-Best” assemblies so clients can upgrade shingles or underlay with one click
• Sync your preferred supplier’s catalogue monthly for contract-pricing accuracy
• Use the scenario comparison tool to show homeowners payback periods on energy-efficient roofing
• Schedule recurring maintenance tasks directly from the original estimate to secure ongoing work
Ready to modernise your roof estimating workflow? Visit CountBricks.com/services to book a live demo. Our implementation team will import your price lists, build custom templates, and train your estimators—so you can spend less time in the office and more time on the roof.
Winning the bid is only the first battle. CountBricks continues adding value long after the client signs.
Once the estimate converts to a live project, tasks flow into the CountBricks scheduler. Crew leads receive mobile notifications, material deliveries are timed to installation phases, and weather delays automatically recalculate completion dates. The office stays informed without endless phone calls.
• Additions such as skylights or insulation upgrades drop straight into the original estimate structure
• Clients approve variations in the same portal, keeping paperwork seamless
• Updated totals sync to your accounting software, eliminating double entry
Supervisors capture daily photos, safety checks, and productivity logs directly against the roof area in question. This data feeds back into the estimating engine, refining labour benchmarks for future jobs—continuous improvement built in.
A heritage-listed cottage demanded hand-cut slate, custom lead flashings, and strict council oversight. Traditional estimating systems could not track the unique material lot numbers or the specialised labour rates. CountBricks configured a custom assembly pack overnight. Live reporting showed the council that every slate met conservation guidelines, and the homeowner signed off on two change orders without dispute. Explore the details at CountBricks.com/portfolio.
If you are ready to reduce estimating time, tighten cost control, and elevate client experience, book a personalised walkthrough at CountBricks.com/consultation. Our residential construction experts will tailor a solution that meets your workflow, whether you run a two-person crew or manage multiple build teams across regions.
The roof is your domain—let CountBricks provide the digital tools that keep you on top.
