Everything you need to know about aerial roof measurement reports — what they contain, how they're made, and why every roofing professional needs them.
If you've been in the roofing business for any length of time, you've likely heard the term "aerial roof measurement report." But if you've never ordered one — or you're new to the industry — you might be wondering what exactly is in one of these documents and whether it's worth the investment.
This guide breaks it all down in plain language: what an aerial roof measurement report is, what data it contains, how it's generated, who uses it, and how to get one for any property in the United States.
An aerial roof measurement report is a professionally produced PDF document that contains precise measurements for every surface of a building's roof — extracted from high-resolution aerial and satellite imagery rather than from a physical site visit.
Instead of a contractor climbing onto the roof with a tape measure, photogrammetry software analyzes multi-angle aerial photographs of the property and builds a 3D model of the roof. From that model, every measurement is extracted automatically — and then reviewed and validated by trained analysts before delivery.
The result is a single PDF report that gives you everything you need to write an accurate material estimate or insurance claim — without ever setting foot on the property.
A complete aerial roof measurement report from Satellite Reports includes the following data points:
The process behind an aerial roof measurement report involves several layers of technology working together.
Imagery capture. High-resolution photographs of the property are captured from aircraft and satellites at multiple angles. This imagery is updated regularly, covering all 50 states at resolutions detailed enough to identify individual roof features.
3D model reconstruction. Photogrammetry software analyzes overlapping images to calculate the exact position and elevation of every point on the roof surface. This creates a precise 3D mesh model of the entire roof structure.
Measurement extraction. Algorithms extract every measurement from the 3D model — areas, lengths, slopes — with a level of precision that matches or exceeds manual measurement in most cases.
Analyst review. Trained roofing measurement specialists review each report before delivery to catch any anomalies, ensure the facet layout is correct, and validate the waste factor calculation.
Aerial roof measurement reports are used across the entire roofing and property industry:
Any professional who needs to know what's on a roof — without climbing it — can benefit from an aerial measurement report.
Satellite Reports pricing starts at $25 for a standard residential report with no subscription required. You pay per report, only when you need one, with no annual contracts or minimum order quantities.
Standard reports are delivered within 6–8 business hours. Express and Rush delivery options are available for urgent jobs.
Ordering a report from Satellite Reports takes less than two minutes. Enter the property address, select your report type and turnaround preference, complete checkout, and receive your full PDF report by email — no account or portal login required.
We cover all 50 states and process orders around the clock. Rush orders are available for jobs where you need measurements in under 60 minutes.
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