Key Takeaways
- CyanBuild's AI reads roofing plans and roof area takeoff automatically.
- Price with your local $40-75/hr rates — no spreadsheet.
- Typical Roofing costs: $5-12/SF/low-slope membrane, $4-9/SF/steep-slope shingles, $3-6/SF/roof insulation, $6-15/LF/flashing.
- Visual proof per item means a defensible, reviewable estimate.
How CyanBuild handles Roofing takeoff
Roofing takeoff covers roof area, underlayment, membrane or shingles, flashing, insulation, and penetrations by square and LF. CyanBuild detects and counts roof area takeoff and other roofing elements from your PDF, measures areas and runs, and lets you price each line with local rates.
Roofing cost reference
| Item | Typical range | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Low-slope membrane | $5-12/SF | |
| Steep-slope shingles | $4-9/SF | |
| Roof insulation | $3-6/SF | |
| Flashing | $6-15/LF |
Common Roofing tasks
- Roof area takeoff
- Membrane/shingle squares
- Flashing and penetrations
- Insulation
Materials CyanBuild tracks for Roofing
- Membrane (TPO, EPDM, modified bitumen)
- Shingles
- Underlayment
- Insulation
- Flashing
- Fasteners
Roofing takeoff: manual vs CyanBuild
| Capability | Manual takeoff | CyanBuild AI |
|---|---|---|
| Roof area takeoff | Count/measure by hand | Detected and counted |
| Pricing with your rates | Spreadsheet | Built in |
| Cross-trade rollup | Separate files | One estimate |
| Audit trail | Paper or PDF | Visual proof per item |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does CyanBuild handle Roofing takeoff?
Upload your Roofing plans as PDF. CyanBuild's AI detects and counts roof area takeoff and other roofing elements, measures areas and runs, and hands you a reviewable takeoff you can price with your local $40-75/hr rates.
What does Roofing work cost?
Typical Roofing ranges: $5-12/SF for low-slope membrane; $4-9/SF for steep-slope shingles; $3-6/SF for roof insulation; $6-15/LF for flashing. Labor runs about $40-75/hr (roofers).
What materials are included in a Roofing takeoff?
Common Roofing materials: Membrane (TPO, EPDM, modified bitumen), Shingles, Underlayment, Insulation, Flashing, Fasteners.
Can CyanBuild estimate Roofing labor and materials separately?
Yes. Roofing takeoff separates material quantities from labor hours so you can price each with your own rates and review the build-up line by line.
Is there Roofing-specific estimating software?
Yes — see our Roofing estimating software page for the estimating workflow, and the how-to-estimate guide for a step-by-step Roofing cost build-up.