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Generating estimates with Hover

Creating an estimate that includes material and labor lists

Updated over a month ago

Creating estimates and generating material and labor lists is fast and dependable with Hover's precise and comprehensive measurements.

This article shows how to input the project scope and generate an estimate.

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First, navigate to the property details page


  • From the Projects list, open the appropriate property

  • Navigate to the Estimate tab and click + Create estimate

Next, define your project scope


  • Select your project scope by toggling your selections, then click Continue

  • Use the interactive pop-up to make facet selections or updates to line segments

    • Check or uncheck boxes, or click directly on the model to add or remove facets

  • Select your waste factor preferences for roof and siding, then click Next

Complete the rest of the project questionnaire

  • The remaining questions are determined by the trades you picked up to this point, and will ensure questions the final estimate accurately reflects all the labor and materials needed for that particular installation package.

  • If you need to add custom item(s) to your project scope, you will have the opportunity on the last page of the questionnaire:

Generate the estimate


  • Click Generate

  • Select the estimate(s) and click Done

Need to go back and make edits?

  • To change one or more of the project questionnaire answers, click Edit Answers

If you would like to see the full process from start to finish, including generating the proposal, check out this article.

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