Best Roofing Software of 2026

Here's what we'll cover:

What is roofing software?

Features of roofing software

Benefits and competitive advantages of roofing software

How to choose the right roofing software

Roofing software essentials 

Roofing and siding contractor software is designed to simplify the day-to-day tasks associated with a professional roofing and siding company. From sales prospecting to bid estimating, ordering, accounting, and project management, implementing an effective roofing and siding construction management software program will increase profits by improving efficiency and accuracy throughout every step of the process.

Roofing software helps create contracts and field service agreements as well as update or renew a contract with any existing independent contractor. You can also use it to set up workplace guidelines and ensure contractor compliance with workplace safety policies.

We have 91 roofing software platforms on our site. You can read the profiles for these roofing systems and check out user reviews to get a feel for which systems seem like a good fit for your business. It’s important to realize that all these products offer a wide and differing set of capabilities. They also range in price from affordable, scaled-down options to six-figure enterprise systems.

To help you understand exactly what you’re getting into, we’ve put together an in-depth roofing software buyers guide. Use this to get a handle on this unique software market and come back to it when making your final selection. Hopefully, our insights will make the selection process easier for you, enabling you to choose the best platform for your business.

According to conversations we have with buyers, 70% of roofing and siding business owners who call us pay a flat monthly fee that costs, on average, $300 a month and typically supports unlimited users. Forty-four percent pay on average $100 per user per month. [1]

Some roofing software might cost more or less per month depending on how feature-rich they are. For instance, if all you need is scheduling and job costing, you might be able to find a solution that costs less, but if you need a full suite that includes estimating, project tracking, subcontractor scheduling, and/or compliance management, you will be looking at more money per month.

If you’re a first-time buyer, consider your budget, the number of users, use cases, and necessary integrations. Consult stakeholders to determine what questions you should ask vendors during your evaluation. Questions for vendors should include:

• How often does your software pull in prices for estimation?

• Can this software integrate with my current solutions?

• Does the software have mobile functionality so our field agents can update in real time?

• Are there project management solutions to manage subcontractors?

Because there are so many different vendors, choosing the right option can be a complicated process. In this guide, you’ll learn about the essentials of roofing software, and get step-by-step guidance on how to choose the right solution for your practice. Or, if you’d prefer to chat with one of our experienced construction software advisors like Matthew Clifford and Niko Bernardone—who have been leading buyers to the right software for a combined five years—schedule a call or start a chat with us.

What is roofing software?

Roofing software helps roofing contractors gauge the amount of work and materials needed for a job. This type of software automates many of the daily administrative tasks associated with a roofing business.

Common reasons that business owners are looking for roofing software is to become more efficient to help grow their business.

We hear quite a bit from roofing and siding business owners that they are looking for an all-in-one solution that includes estimating and accounting—unfortunately, that isn’t often an option. Our software advisor Clifford explains, “I have to let contractors know that they might have to have accounting software separate or have an integrated solution instead of an all-in-one solution.” Advisor Niko Bernardone goes on to explain that “a lot of buyers are often looking for multiple solutions that are all integrated into one, but that becomes clunky and almost unusable, so it’s really important for us to help business owners figure out what their core needs are.” 

Once you understand that, you can get a software solution that is focused on what you really need.

Features of roofing software

All roofing software tools include project management, document management, and scheduling features. Most also share common features such as mobile access, budget tracking, and the ability to track multiple projects at once.  

Core roofing software features

Each year, we speak to hundreds of construction professionals and analyze their conversations to better understand which features are critical to them. Based on those discussions and analysis of our review data, here are the features that are core to roofing software.

Common roofing software features

Based on our research and calls with roofing contractors, here are the features that are common, but not absolutely necessary.

Optional roofing software features worth noting

There are a number of features that may not be found in every roofing software system but are worth mentioning. These include:

• Safety management: Adhere to occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including physical, chemical, and zoonotic hazards, to ensure workplace safety for contractors.

• Reporting/analytics: Create reports highlighting contractor performance and project completion rates to learn more about your contractors' work performance, analyze overall business performance, and identify improvement areas.

• Photo capturing: Uses a smartphone camera to capture pictures of jobs in progress to send to customers and other contractors.

• Aerial measurements: Using GPS maps, easily determine an estimate for how large a roof is so you quickly put together a bid.

• Proposal management: Put all of your bids in one place so you can track their status.

Bernardone mentions that for takeoff, some roofing software offers “geospatial digital blueprints that you can utilize. It uses satellite images, so all you have to do is type in the address, and it will give you the dimensions of the roof without having to do it manually.”

For more information on roofing software features and recommendations, feel free to schedule an appointment with Cliff or his colleagues.

Benefits and competitive advantages of roofing software

Many of the business owners Clifford talks to mention that they need better bidding solutions. One of his best pieces of advice is to make sure you’re not underbidding yourself because, as he puts it, “If you’re underbidding yourself, you’re shooting yourself in the foot.” 

The key is finding the right balance between providing a competitive bid that makes clients want to choose you that still provides you with enough profit to make it worth doing—using software to help with estimating and bidding can help you find that balance. 

Another common issue he hears from roofing contractors is that communication can be difficult between job sites or the various subcontractors you work with. One feature that he often recommends and hears works great is the ability to send pictures from job sites to get real-time updates. 

Because roofing contractors often do residential insurance work, their bidding and estimating have to be spot on, or else they’re going to get shorted, so having accurate estimates is especially crucial for this industry.

This reflects the over 200 conversations our advisors have had with buyers during the last year. Alongside common reasons that companies are looking for software, like getting more efficient and finding better options for their budget, communication, and functionality continue to be large pain points. Trouble communicating between job sites becomes overwhelming as companies grow. Additionally, takeoff, inaccurate estimates, and bidding are often cited as something these business owners are looking for help with.

In general, the primary benefits that you’ll see when you purchase and utilize roofing software will directly impact your bottom line by making you more efficient across the board:

• Accurate estimates: If an estimate is too high, the job will go to another contractor; if it’s too low, the customer will be upset when the price goes up. Roofing software helps avoid these scenarios by allowing contractors to accurately estimate the costs of labor and materials. Additionally, aerial measurement capabilities using GPS or drone technology make it easier to accurately determine roof size.

• Simplified scheduling: Roofing software makes it easy to track team assignments, know the location of equipment, and track materials availability to avoid conflicts and ensure smooth operations.

• Improved customer relationships: Customer relationship management (CRM) features help roofing companies stay organized, track customer interactions, and improve lead conversion. CRM features are especially important in an industry where reputation is everything and positive customer experiences result in good reviews and more business.

Contractors who use general construction management software will often see these benefits, but by utilizing software specifically designed for roofing specialists rather than a broader construction management suite, you might gain a competitive advantage over your competitors. 

Here are a few examples of how these tools can help you gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace:

• Scale your business: Mistakes happen when you’re trying to manage multiple jobs and coordinate paperwork across different job sites. Roofing software can help you avoid that by making managing projects easier. 

• Operate more efficiently: Between project management features to help track your ongoing projects and improved communication between job sites, you’ll naturally become more efficient. Add on improved and more accurate estimating tools, and you’ll be more able to win more bids.

• Provide more value to clients: Better estimating, quoting, takeoff, and processes all lead to a better client experience. If things run smoothly, your clients will be more likely to recommend you to their friends and family, and word of mouth will always be the best marketing your business receives.

How to choose the right roofing software

Starting your roofing software search can be daunting, so it’s important to break it down into steps. 

Step 1: Define your requirements

Before you start the roofing software selection process, begin outlining the requirements that are unique to your business. Not only will these guide you to the platform that meets your current demands—you will end up with software that supports your long-term goals as well.

Ideal deployment model

The two common types of system architecture are on-premise and cloud-based. On-premise deployment involves installing the solutions on servers that are housed in your building. While this solution gives you more security because your licensing isn’t reliant on cloud-based services, it can be tiresome and expensive to maintain and upgrade the hardware over time. 

On the other hand, the cloud gives users the flexibility of anytime, anywhere access but the internet connection needs to be fast and steady all the time.

In general, you’ll usually want a cloud-based solution as a roofing business because it allows you to work more easily in the field with tablets or smartphones.

Common roofing integrations

As mentioned earlier by Clifford, it can be hard to find an all-in-one solution that includes estimating, accounting, and all the general features you need without the system feeling clunky. Be on the lookout for software solutions that can integrate with your current accounting system in order to help streamline your processes.

In general, there are few integration considerations with roofing software outside of the ones mentioned above; most will satisfy your needs by offering the features required to help you scale your business.

Step 2: Make a shortlist of roofing software

With so many roofing options to choose from, it can be hard to narrow down your list, but it doesn’t have to be. Start by making a list of must-have and nice-to-have features. Your must-have features should be your primary focus, and every vendor on your shortlist must include those features. Nice-to-have features are not necessary to the success of your business but might make certain aspects easier; these might be features that aren’t included in every piece of software and might cost extra.

Once you have your list of features settled, start looking at vendors. Find ones that have the right features you like and narrow your list of potential vendors to no more than five. 

For more help and information about how to select your software, check out these resources:

• Make Your Software Search More Seamless With a Software Advisor

• After Your Advisor Call: 4 Tips to Keep Your Software Purchase on Track

• The Ultimate Software Vendor Evaluation Guide

Get qualified help from an advisor

At Software Advice, our advisors like Clifford and Bernardone have experience helping hundreds of roofing contractors identify solutions that match their needs and budgets.

If you need guidance, you can chat online now with an advisor or schedule a phone call. In just a few minutes, your advisor will help you identify a shortlist of options that align with your practice’s requirements.

Step 3: Pick your best option

You’ve compiled a list of your top choices, so now you need to start scheduling vendor demos. During your demos, you can explore features, understand pricing better, and ultimately make the right choice for your business. However, don’t go into these vendor demos without a plan, or you will be wasting your time. 

How to prepare for vendor demos

Once you’ve compiled your shortlist of roofing software systems, schedule demo sessions with each vendor in order to learn more about their product. Sometimes, our advisors can help schedule these for you. These demos are your chance to ask questions about specific features the vendor offers, pricing, technical support, training tools, and anything else that might be an important factor in choosing the right system.

Some questions you should consider asking vendors in each demo include:

• What kind of customer support do you offer during implementation?

• Do you have a contract template library that offers standard contract templates for different types of contractor agreements?

• Can the contract templates be customized?

• How can you migrate existing data to the tool?

• Does it offer subcontractor qualification tracking?

About our contributors

Author

Shubham is a writer at Software Advice, specializing in project management. His focus is to guide project managers from planning to execution and beyond. His expertise also spans construction, manufacturing, and other related topics.

Shubham’s research and writing for Software Advice is informed by nearly 200,000 authentic user reviews and more than 10,000 interactions between Software Advice software advisors and project management software buyers. Shubham also regularly speaks to project managers and PMO leaders so he can provide the most up-to-date and helpful information to small and midsize businesses purchasing software or services.

Outside work, Shubham likes to explore the depth of Urdu poetry and enjoys his time with his dog.

Editor

Parul Sharma is a content editor at Software Advice with expertise in curating content for various niches, including SaaS, digital marketing, and search engine optimization. With over half a decade of experience in content writing and editing, Parul has the expertise to simplify complex terms into engaging, valuable content for targeted audiences. She completed her graduation and post-graduation in English literature from Delhi University and was awarded the Dr. Asha Sahni Memorial Award for being the highest scorer in her graduating class.

Parul has contributed to the news, lifestyle, education, and health verticle of DNA India, India’s premier media channel. Outside of work, she can be found curating healthy recipes, coloring in mandala books, and spending quality time with her family.

Advisors

Niko Bernardone is an advisor manager. He joined Software Advice in 2020 as a software advisor, and now he manages a team of 8 software advisors. He is based in Fort Myers, FL. 

Niko and his team help small businesses find the right accounting, project management, manufacturing, and learning management software for their needs each year. They’re able to do this through one-to-one conversations designed to narrow down the list of potential tools to only those that are the best fit. 

His favorite part of being a Software Advice advisor team manager is the opportunity to help buyers navigate complex issues and help them find the solutions that drive the results they need.

Matthew Clifford is a software advisor. He joined Software Advice in 2023, and he is based in Fort Myers, FL.

Matthew works directly with small business leaders to connect them with best fit software providers. He assesses the technology needs of small businesses seeking construction and field service software through one-to-one conversations and provides a short list of potential matches. 

For Matthew, the most enjoyable part of being a software advisor is getting to help buyers determine the best fit for them among the overwhelming amount of products on the market.

Sources

1. Software Advice advisor call notes: Findings are based on data from telephonic conversations that Software Advice’s advisor team had with small-to-midsize businesses seeking roofing tools. For this report, we analyzed phone interactions from August 23, 2023 to August 23, 2024. Read the complete methodology.