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How big is your roof? What do the property records say? Start with your question, explore the available facts, and plan your next project.
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How big is my roof?
Get an imagery-based estimate of roof area and available pitch information. Confirm the building and measurements before ordering materials.
Open the free roof toolHow do I plan roof materials from my measurements?
Use your own dimensions or known roof area, choose pitch and waste assumptions, then print or download a materials and budget worksheet. No email required; verify quantities before ordering.
Calculate roof area and plan materialsWhat is my home’s recorded square footage?
Look up living area where a property record is available. The result can differ from floor measurements or listing information.
Check recorded living areaHow large is my lot?
Check recorded lot area where coverage is available. Lot area does not identify legal boundaries or replace a survey.
Check recorded lot sizeWhen was my house built?
Check recorded year built and the latest sale where available. For the original builder, use the page’s local-records research checklist.
Explore my home’s recordsHow do I compare roof quotes?
Compare scope, waste, tear-off, decking, flashing, permits, and warranty. An online range is a planning reference, not a contractor’s bid.
Review quote scopeCould solar fit on my roof?
Explore available roof and solar estimates. A local installer must confirm shading, equipment, and site conditions.
Explore solar potentialHow steep is my roof?
Estimate roof pitch from available imagery. Verify the building and dimensions on site before ordering materials or relying on the slope.
Check my roof pitchHow much sun does my roof get?
See usable solar area and a system-size estimate from satellite data. An installer must confirm shading, equipment, and site conditions before any quote.
Check solar potentialWhere are my property lines?
See your parcel boundary from county records where coverage is available. Parcel lines are not a survey; order one before building on or near a line.
See my parcel boundaryIs my home exposed to storms and hail?
See recorded storm and hail events near your address with flood-zone and roof-risk context from public weather and FEMA records. Nearby events are not proof of damage to your roof.
Open the storm damage reportAm I in a flood zone?
Check your FEMA flood zone and whether the address sits in a Special Flood Hazard Area. Lender and insurer determinations can differ; confirm with them before relying on it.
Check my flood zoneWhat is my base flood elevation?
Look up the base flood elevation and FIRM panel where FEMA publishes one for your area. Many zones have no published BFE, and the result says so.
Look up my BFEWhat hail has hit my address?
See recorded hail and wind events near your home from NOAA storm records, with sizes and dates. Records show what was reported nearby, not the condition of your roof.
See my hail historyWhat is my wildfire risk?
See the modeled USFS wildfire hazard rating for your area and what it can mean for insurance. It is an area model, not an assessment of your lot or defensible space.
Check wildfire riskWhat wind zone am I in?
Check the ASCE 7 design wind speed and hurricane-zone status for your address, a factor in roofing and code requirements. Confirm the governing code edition with your building department.
Check my wind zoneWhat is my ground snow load?
Find the ASCE 7 ground snow load for your area, a structural factor for roofs and additions. Local amendments and site-specific studies can override the mapped value.
Check snow loadWhat climate zone is my home in?
See the 2021 IECC climate zone the code assigns to your county, which sets the model minimums for insulation and windows. Your building department adopts a specific edition and may amend it.
Check my climate zoneIs my area high for radon?
Check the EPA radon zone for your county and whether the EPA recommends testing. Zones describe area potential; only a test measures your home.
Check my radon zoneWhat is the air quality at my address?
See the current AQI from the nearest US EPA AirNow monitor. Readings come from the monitor’s location, which can be miles from your home.
Check air qualityWhat could a deck project cost?
Build a planning budget with explicit area and material assumptions, then compare the scope with a local contractor.
Plan a deck budgetHow do renovation costs and returns compare?
Explore a modeled renovation scenario. A return estimate is not an appraisal or a promise of resale value.
Explore a renovation scenarioHow do I document my roof’s age?
Find records to check and questions to ask your roofer or insurer. An imagery estimate does not establish the installation date.
Check roof-age recordsWhat is my property’s elevation?
Look up ground elevation from available public data. It does not establish a surveyed building elevation.
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Plan the next step
Project scope starter
Gather what you know before a contractor conversation. Describe your goal, separate known facts from questions, and keep a checklist of the evidence you still need.
No account or email required. These notes stay on this open page. They are not submitted, stored, automatically saved or transferred to your account. Print or keep your notes before leaving or reloading.
My project discussion notes
Planning task: Repair a problem or plan an improvement
Problem or desired outcome
Write your goal here.
Work and exclusions
Record the work to discuss and anything outside the scope.
Unknowns and questions
List missing evidence, access constraints and contractor questions.
Evidence reviewed
Use the checklist above to record what you have reviewed.
Owner-supplied planning notes, not verified measurements, a diagnosis, a contractor bid or a completed project record.
Keep your notes, then continue deliberately. Open Projects or Records in your homeowner account and confirm or select the correct home. Enter the notes or add your originals there yourself; this starter does not import them or create a saved project. New visitors can sign in or create a homeowner account through the app.
This starter is in English. Account navigation is separate from printing; signing in does not save or transfer what you entered here.
From question to next step
Use the facts. Know their limits.
See the report before you request one.
Explore the format, source notes, and the difference between a free result and an optional $9.99 report. Contents depend on the tool and available data.
Explore the report guideA free lookup does not require a contractor software subscription.
Already have a report?
Use the link in your report email to return to it. If you have a homeowner account, sign in to see your saved property information. Capturing an email for a report does not automatically mean you have completed account signup.
Make your next step count
Prefer Spanish?
Explore localized tools and explanations for your property.
Herramientas en españolWorking on a customer's property?
Choose Contractor in the roof tool, review the measurement, and use the workspace path in your report email to continue.
Preview a customer proposal · Explore contractor softwareProperty estimates are not inspections, legal boundary surveys, or insurance determinations. Verify details with the relevant professional before a contract, claim, or material order. For roof installation records, see how to research your roof's age.
By the BuildFolio Team · Updated October 19, 2026