How to measure a roof without a ladder to protect your safety

According to OSHA, falls from roofs are the leading cause of fatal injuries in the construction industry. There is absolutely no reason to risk your life just to give a customer a free estimate.

The safest and most profitable way to operate is to learn how to measure a roof without a ladder.

The Satellite Solution

By using RemoteQuoter, you eliminate the fall hazard entirely. You pull up the high-resolution satellite imagery on your laptop and trace the perimeter of the roof to get the 2D footprint.

You then toggle to Street View to identify the pitch. Is it a walkable 4/12 pitch, or a dangerous 12/12 pitch? You apply the corresponding multiplier to your 2D footprint to get the total surface area.

Identifying Access Issues

Street View isn't just for calculating pitch; it's for safety planning. You can visually inspect the property to see if power lines run dangerously close to the dormers, or if the house is built on a steep hill that will make ladder placement unstable when it's time to do the actual work.

Measuring from the ground keeps you safe, keeps your workers' comp claims at zero, and allows you to quote five times as many jobs in a single day.