RoofOrders alternative: ordering roof measurement reports in 2026
RoofOrders sells roof reports per order with PDF, XLSX, XML and DXF files. How that compares with technician reports and free self-serve measuring with PDFs, no card.
Disclosure RoofStruct makes a competing product. Vendor details come from each vendor's own pages and are dated in the text.
A RoofOrders alternative comes down to two questions: do you need someone else to draw the roof, and which files does the rest of your job actually use? RoofOrders sells reports it draws for you, billed per report, with a PDF, a spreadsheet, an XML file and a 3D DXF, and it aims to deliver overnight (RoofOrders FAQ, Oct 2026). RoofStruct also sells done-for-you reports per report, and every account gets free, unlimited self-serve measuring and PDF reports, no card.
How we compared. We compared these tools from each vendor's own published pages, checked October 2026. We did not run side-by-side accuracy tests. RoofStruct makes one of these tools.
How RoofOrders works
RoofOrders is an ordered-report service. You give it an address, or a latitude and longitude, and it sends back a finished roof report; its homepage says it handles orders for entire campuses too (RoofOrders homepage, Oct 2026). Its pages describe the process like this: it interprets aerial images from multiple sources, builds a 3D model of the roof and draws the roof plan from that model (RoofOrders roof report page, Oct 2026).
Pricing is per report, with one price for a residential roof and a higher one for a commercial building. Some extras cost more: obstructions and penetrations, and an Xactimate ESX service that delivers the report as an ESX file or inside your Xactimate account. Secondary structures (residential only) and the XML file come at no extra charge (RoofOrders pricing and roof report pages, Oct 2026). RoofOrders also sells wall elevation reports and solar reports with insolation maps. We keep every vendor's figures in one place: see the dated prices in our cost guide.
On delivery, RoofOrders' FAQ says it makes best efforts to complete all reports overnight, with the delivery email typically sent by 6 AM EST. An expedite option targets delivery within 5 hours of a paid order, and if that target is missed, the expedite charge is credited to your account. If a report is not accurate, RoofOrders says it will redo it at no cost (RoofOrders FAQ, Oct 2026).
What a RoofOrders report includes
Per the vendor pages we checked (Oct 2026), a roof report comes with four files:
- PDF report. The pricing page lists 8 pages for residential and commercial roofs. The cover page carries total surface area and an overage table, and account holders can add their logo, a message and the homeowner's name.
- XLSX spreadsheet. Face areas, edge lengths for rakes, hips, eaves and valleys, step and apron flashing, a pitch adjustment table, tilt and orientation for each face, and an edge length summary.
- 3D DXF. For AutoCAD or similar drawing programs.
- XML file. Its FAQ says it loads into programs such as Symbility and AccuLynx.
One practical note from the roof report page: on a very complex roof, some measurements appear only in the spreadsheet, because the labels don't fit on the drawing. If your crew reads the PDF on the roof, keep the spreadsheet open too.
How RoofStruct handles the same order
There are two ways to get a measurement in RoofStruct.
A done-for-you report. A RoofStruct technician measures the roof from high-resolution satellite imagery, and a second technician checks it. A residential report is $14 and a commercial report is $29 ($10 and $22 on Pro). Reports are usually delivered within 4 hours (turnaround can vary with volume and complexity), 7 days a week on Eastern Time. Each one includes waste analysis, a takeoff and all five file formats: PDF, CSV, XLSX, JSON and DXF. If the measurement is wrong, we correct it or refund it, your choice, within 30 days. More on what a technician report includes.
Measuring it yourself. Trace the roof on satellite imagery or your own drone or phone photo, split it into facets, label each edge, set the pitch and export the full PDF with RoofStruct branding. That's free and unlimited, with no per-report fee on anything you measure yourself. Pro ($69/month) adds every export format, branded Good / Better / Best estimates with e-signature and material orders; it doesn't change how much you can measure.
Need a sketch for Xactimate? RoofStruct sells ESX sketches as a separate order: $29 residential, $79 commercial, usually within about 4 hours. They carry geometry only, no line items or prices, and you need your own Xactimate licence.
What RoofStruct doesn't list: an XML file, a 3D DXF model, wall elevation reports or solar insolation maps. If your claims software reads XML or your designer needs that CAD model, that settles the question before price does.
RoofOrders and RoofStruct side by side
| Area | RoofOrders | RoofStruct |
|---|---|---|
| How you pay | Per report; some add-ons extra | Per report for technician reports; self-serve measuring and the PDF free |
| Who draws the roof | RoofOrders, from aerial images from multiple sources | A technician from high-resolution satellite imagery, checked by a second; or you |
| Delivery | Best efforts overnight, email typically by 6 AM EST; expedite option | Usually within about 4 hours, 7 days a week |
| Files | PDF, XLSX, XML, 3D DXF | PDF, CSV, XLSX, JSON, DXF |
| If a report is wrong | Redone at no cost | Corrected or refunded within 30 days |
| Xactimate | ESX add-on, as a file or inside Xactimate | ESX sketch, ordered separately |
| Other report types | Wall elevation, solar | Not listed |
Prices and terms from each vendor's own pages, checked Oct 2026; they change often.
Run the math on your own month
Per-report pricing looks simple until you count the bids you lose. Say you bid 40 roofs a month and close 10. Ordering a report for every bid means 40 charges, whoever draws them: 40 × your per-report price, plus any add-ons on each order.
At the RoofStruct residential report price, that's 40 × $14 = $560 a month. Trace the same 40 roofs yourself and the measuring line is $0, because self-serve measuring and the PDF are free; the cost is your own time at the screen.
One way to split it: trace every bid yourself, then order a technician report only on the jobs you win, or on the roofs you'd rather not trace (steep, cut-up, under heavy tree cover). Ten won jobs × $14 = $140 a month. To compare like for like, swap in the RoofOrders figure from the cost guide and add the extras you'd actually order.
When each one fits
RoofOrders fits when the files drive the decision: you need an XML file for Symbility or AccuLynx, a DXF roof model for CAD work, wall elevation or solar reports from the same vendor, or ESX delivered inside Xactimate. It also fits when you order whole campuses at once, and when an overnight turnaround suits how you quote.
RoofStruct fits when you bid a lot and would rather measure most roofs yourself for free, when you want a technician report usually back within about 4 hours, or when you need CSV or JSON for your own spreadsheets and systems. On Pro, the same measurement feeds estimates and material orders, so you're not re-keying numbers.
Where you trip
- Comparing headline prices without the extras. Obstructions and ESX are add-ons at RoofOrders. Price the report you'd actually order, not the base one.
- Reading "overnight" and "within 4 hours" as the same thing. Both are targets, not guarantees. Overnight with an early-morning email means you order in the afternoon and quote the next day. A window of a few hours matters when you want to quote the same day.
- Switching without checking imports. List every program that reads your reports (claims software, CAD, your estimating sheet) and confirm it accepts the new files before you change vendors.
- Paying to measure bids you lose. Ordered reports charge for every address. Self-serve measuring doesn't.
- Treating your own trace as a third-party report. A self-serve measurement is yours. When an adjuster or a dispute calls for a report someone else drew, order one.
FAQ
Is there a RoofOrders alternative with no per-report fee?
For roofs you measure yourself, yes. RoofStruct gives you free, unlimited self-serve measuring and PDF reports, no card, with no per-report fee on anything you trace yourself. If you want a technician to draw the roof, RoofStruct reports are billed per report.
How long does a RoofOrders report take?
RoofOrders says it makes best efforts to complete reports overnight, with the delivery email typically sent by 6 AM EST, and offers an expedite option that targets 5 hours (RoofOrders FAQ, Oct 2026). RoofStruct technician reports are usually delivered within about 4 hours.
What happens if a report is wrong?
RoofOrders says it will redo an inaccurate report at no cost (RoofOrders FAQ, Oct 2026). RoofStruct corrects the measurement or refunds it, your choice, within 30 days.
Do I lose any files if I switch from RoofOrders to RoofStruct?
Possibly. RoofOrders lists an XML file and a 3D DXF with each roof report; RoofStruct doesn't list either. You'd get CSV and JSON instead, alongside PDF, XLSX and DXF. Check what your claims and CAD software import before you switch.
Sources
Checked Oct 2026:
- RoofOrders homepage: ordering by address or coordinates, aerial images from multiple sources, delivery formats.
- RoofOrders roof report pricing page: per-report pricing model, files included, add-ons, elevation and solar reports.
- RoofOrders roof schematic reports page: how reports are made, deliverables, optional features.
- RoofOrders product description page: report contents and the DXF model.
- RoofOrders FAQ: delivery times, expedite orders, the redo policy, files delivered.
- RoofStruct report and sketch order terms: technician reports and correct-or-refund.