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Roof Sketch & Instant Geometry (from Satellite)
How Estimatics generates a roof sketch from satellite imagery the moment you create a job — a fast starting geometry you refine as you capture.
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Roof Sketch & Instant Geometry (from Satellite)
Instant Geometry gives you a roof sketch built from satellite imagery — generated from the property's location, so you have a working roof geometry early instead of starting from a blank measurement. It's the fastest way to get a roof outline you can build on.
What it is
When a job has an address, Estimatics can produce a satellite-derived roof sketch: the roof outline and a starting set of measurements you can use to scope. Think of it as a head start on geometry — available before anyone climbs a ladder.
What it's for
- A quick roof outline to anchor your scope.
- Starting measurements you refine with field evidence.
- A reference you can compare against what you see on-site.
Its limits — read this
A satellite-derived sketch is a starting point, not a survey. Its usefulness depends on the quality and recency of available imagery and the complexity of the roof. Always confirm the sketch against field conditions before you rely on the numbers. For higher-fidelity roof geometry that layers in field photos and scans, see Standard & Defendible+ Geometry.
From sketch to scope
The roof sketch feeds the measurements you use when building line items, so quantities aren't guessed from memory. As always, the measurement is an input to your judgment — confirm it against the job. (See Measurements & Derived Quantities and Building & Editing Your Scope.)
Related: Standard & Defendible+ Geometry · Measurements & Derived Quantities · Geometry QA Score & Warnings
Last updated: August 2026 · Feedback on this article