Hover automatically generates complete, production-ready estimates using your blueprint or scan measurements to calculate material quantities, and labor costs for roofing and siding projects. To learn more, visit hover.to/construction-takeoffs

Yes. Apply your materials in 3D, then select Review estimate. Hover automatically maps your roof, walls, soffit, and fascia products to estimate templates, including line items and pricing. To use a different template, select Change, then select Create estimate.

Trim is not applied automatically, but can be added in 1 of 2 ways:

Review this article for more information.

When you create an estimate from the 3D experience, roof, walls, soffit, and fascia products transfer automatically, but trim does not. Instead, trim materials require an additional step: select Explore all trades in the bulk apply workflow when you start an estimate from the project details page.

If you have Trim Scoping enabled for your account, you also have the option to create a custom trim template from a 3D design.

Estimates are generated based on the materials and selections applied in your 3D Design. If you started with a 2D design, you should review and finalize those materials in 3D before generating an estimate to ensure the quantities and line items reflect what you intend to order.

Yes. Not only can you create, view and edit the scope of an estimate from the mobile app, but you can also perform inline editing and share a material lists and labor lists from the mobile app as well.

Yes. Go to the project details page and select the Estimate card to open previously generated estimates.

Yes. Duplicate an estimate to create each option.

When your homeowner chooses an option, approve that estimate. It gets an Approved label and moves to the top of the project.

Note that when you start an agreement, Hover includes only approved estimates. However, if none are approved, it includes all estimates on the project. See Manage your estimates.

Admins can delete estimates from the estimate page. After you delete one, you return to the main estimates page. See Manage your estimates.

Note: You cannot delete an estimate that’s approved or has been used to create a proposal.

Yes! First, generate an estimate from our Starter template library, editing product names as you see fit and saving that work as a template to be used on future projects. Then you can:
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​Option one:

Set up an Integration with Zapier which allows you to get estimate information into a workflow/software with minimal lift. This is a self-service option and the information on how to set it up can be found here.
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​Option Two:

You can get an in-house (or consultant) developer to integrate Hover's estimates by leveraging our Open APIs. This is a more sophisticated setup and will require building an Integration that does not exist today. The steps on how to do so can be found here.
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​Option Three:

Export the estimate as a CSV and import it to your software of choice.
Additionally, activate Supplier Digital ordering so you can send your orders to your local ABC, QXO, and SRS branches directly.

Option Four:

Utilize our integration with ServiceTitan so that, once your accounts are connected, any estimate, measurement PDF, or checklist added within the Hover platform will be available in ServiceTitan for a good, better, best proposal and signature.

Estimates can be limited to specific users. Make this request by contacting [email protected]

Yes. Along with exporting as a PDF, you can also export an estimate as a CSV file.

Yes. Hover proposals can be created from your estimate when you select Start agreement, so there’s no reentry and no inconsistencies. Offer good, better, and best packages so homeowners can upgrade confidently, and sign on the spot. Learn more.

Yes, you can apply multiple materials for siding and roofing trades in the same estimate.

Yes, by creating multiple estimates in one of the following ways:

Option One:

Create a new estimate from the project details page > Estimate card > Start estimate

Option Two:

Within an existing estimate, select "Edit scope". Our in-app guide will allow you to adjust the project scope resulting in a new estimate for the project.

Option Three:

Open an existing estimate, select Actions > Duplicate, then edit the copy.

Yes, use the template or item level checkboxes to select which material line items to include for each PDF and proceed to download.

Hover auto applies flat roof material (SBS) with our shingle templates for any low-sloped roofs.

You can adjust the automatic application for low-sloped roofs by selecting "Edit scope” and updating your install preferences on the roofing service page.

From the 'area selection' screen, you can choose which material type should be applied to specific roof facets. If you want to use the same material type, but assign specific variations:

You have the option to select multiple fascia and soffit options, but our system currently calculates for the entire structure/property. However, you can manually set partials through the "Edit scope" feature.

We recommend reprocessing the project before calculating the materials for siding and siding trim. This is necessary since the estimate uses siding measurements for these calculations. By reprocessing the project with siding instead of the original materials (e.g. stucco or brick), we can get the accurate line segments and measurements.
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To change materials from brick, stone, or stucco to siding, follow these steps:

When two different types or styles of siding intersect, the estimate calculates corner posts for each material type, leading to an increased number of posts. This can be adjusted manually within the estimate.

Once you have split the wall in the 3D model, you can transfer it to an estimate by generating a new estimate:

The estimate includes siding and trim that have openings less than 33 square feet. If you’d like to create one without these openings and/or trim, you can select the option to exclude openings or siding trim area by navigating to the siding section in Estimate Preferences > Preferences.

No, estimates don't provide material quantities based on panel length, similar to a cut list. Instead, it calculates board and batten panels by using the total square footage of the wall facade(s) and the brand-specific or generic board and batten panel coverage.

When selecting to apply board and batten as accent siding, such as on the gables, it's advisable to consider applying additional waste.

From the 'area selection' screen, you can choose which material type should be applied to specific siding facets. If you want to use the same material type, but assign specific color/styles:

We recommend reprocessing the project before calculating the materials for siding and siding trim. This is necessary because the estimate uses siding measurements for these calculations. By reprocessing the project with siding instead of the original materials (e.g. stucco or brick), we can get the accurate line segments and measurements.
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To change materials from brick, stone, or stucco to siding, follow these steps:

When two different types or styles of siding intersect, the estimate calculates corner posts for each material type, leading to an increased number of posts. This can be adjusted manually within the estimate.

You have the option to select multiple, but our system currently calculates for the entire structure/property. However, you can manually set partials through the "Edit Scope" feature.

To apply different trim sizes to different parts of a property, navigate to "edit scope" and select specific trim sizes for each siding trim component (e.g. inside corners, level frieze trim, openings, etc.). The options available may vary depending on the trim template you select.

Our estimate templates currently support the following trades, along with limited manufacturer templates. For any new estimate templates or trades, please fill out our feedback form.

Creating an estimate for a project allows you to access all of our pre-set template options. Your organization will be notified as new trades and templates become available.

Hover Estimates allows you to add customized templates by selecting the “Save as template” option from the estimation view.

You can click the calculator icon on the material list line item to view details of how it was calculated and make necessary edits, as illustrated in this article.

Yes. Use the Unit drop down to select a different unit of measurement. If you're unsure of what a specific unit of measurement abbreviation refers to, review our comprehensive list below.

To address unique projects needs and local codes, a workflow questionnaire is available to you via the "Edit scope" button, as illustrated in this article.

Note that, if you apply Hover’s recommended roof waste to the template, that disclaimer will appear on the PDF and CSV.

To make specific waste factor modifications at the line item level, review the details by clicking the calculator icon. You can adjust the waste factor directly in that pop-up screen, or:

Note that, if you apply Hover’s recommended roof waste to the template, that disclaimer will appear on the PDF and CSV.

Use the "Save as Template" option for future use modifications, as illustrated in this article.

Discrepancies may occur due to the auto application of low-slope roof materials for roof slopes 3/12 and below. You can configure the application of low-slope materials by accessing the “Edit Scope” feature.

The siding calculations may look different between the measurement PDF and your estimate depending on how you’ve set up your calculation preferences in Estimate Preferences > Preferences. If they aren’t set up there, the default is 10% for areas with openings less than 33 SQFT.

Check out this article for more information.

Yes. Open the estimate and select Manage, then Adjustments > Add adjustment.

Your admin controls whether you can view and edit sales tax. If you have access, follow these steps:

If you completed the Supplier Direct Ordering form and connected your Hover account to a supplier (ABC Supply, QXO, or SRS), you can search for items using a supplier item number when customizing the material list portion of your estimate.

After enabling direct ordering and connecting to the supplier’s integration, you can send or order materials directly through partners such as ABC Supply, QXO, or SRS.

Complete this form to enable direct ordering. Once approved and activated, you can search for and select your supplier's branch products for each item in the template and place orders with the "Order materials" button.

It’s your organization’s responsibility to add and manage unit costs. If you want to save the line item unit costs for future projects, use the "Save as template" option.

The estimate reflects the unit costs set by your organization and is not linked to your supplier's pricing.

Clicking the "Order materials" button will redirect to the "Order Details" page where you will see the connected supplier's real-time pricing for each available and mapped item you want to order. (ABC Supply, QXO, or SRS).