RoofAngle Blog
Guides, tips, and updates on roof measurement reports.
How to Measure a Roof: A Practical Step-by-Step Guide
Two ways to measure a roof: by hand from the footprint and pitch, or from aerial imagery. How each works, the math for roof squares, and when to use which.
How Much Does a Roof Measurement Report Cost? (2026)
Roof measurement reports cost between $11 and $60 per address in 2026. Here is what drives the price, what rush delivery adds, and how to avoid overpaying.
ESX vs XML Roof Reports: Which Format to Choose?
ESX files import into Xactimate; XML files import into Symbility. Here is exactly when to order each roof measurement format, and how they differ.
How to Import an ESX Roof Report into Xactimate
Import an ESX roof measurement file into Xactimate in a few clicks so facets, pitch, and quantities populate your estimate automatically.
What Is in a Roof Measurement Report?
A roof measurement report lists per-facet area, pitch, and edge lengths. Here is what each term means and why it matters for accurate estimates.
How Many Squares Is My Roof? Roofing Squares Explained
A roofing square equals 100 square feet. Here is how to convert roof area into squares, why pitch matters, and how to get an exact count from an address.
Roof Measurement Reports for Insurance Claims
Accurate roof measurement reports speed up insurance claims and reduce supplements. How ESX and XML reports fit the claims workflow for adjusters.
How to Choose a Roof Measurement Report Provider (2026)
A practical checklist for picking a roof measurement report provider in 2026: formats, accuracy, turnaround, revisions, coverage, pricing, and integrations.
What Is an ESX File? How ESX Roof Reports Are Made and Used
An ESX file is the native sketch format used by Xactimate. What an ESX roof report contains, how it is created, how to import it, and how it differs from XML.