The Core Process
Roof Wizard is built on a simple principle:
Accurate roof geometry leads to accurate estimates.
Everything begins with creating a 3D model of the roof. From that model, the software:
Calculates roof areas
Simulates material layout
Generates complete material and labour estimates
The 3D model gives you confidence — because you can see, verify, and trust it.
The 5-Step Workflow
Every job in Roof Wizard follows the same five steps:
Define the roof geometry
Check that the geometry is accurate
Select the roof covering materials
Quantify and cost the materials
Print the client-ready proposal and reports
Built-in templates let you generate reports right away. You can customise these later to match your branding and business needs.
How Roofs Are Modelled
Roof Wizard uses a form of 3D shorthand — rather than creating every detail in full CAD, it simplifies structures to lines and tags that describe what’s required. For example:
A single line can represent a roof edge, with attached attributes defining fascia, gutter, clips, fasteners, etc.
Tags attached to that line define components like fascia, gutter, clips, and fasteners
Rather than modelling every physical part, Roof Wizard defines rules for each line — so you still get highly detailed outputs without overcomplicating the modelling process, and without detailed visuals
If it can be built, it can be modelled - Including hips, valleys, dormers, gables, verandahs, atriums, barrel roofs, and skillions.
Accurate Quantities Start With Good Setup
Roof Wizard breaks components down into:
Area items (e.g. underlay, tiles)
Linear items (e.g. battens, flashings, gutters)
Each item is measured based on how it is supplied and installed:
Per metre (or foot)
Per piece
Per end
Per full length
Accessories — like fasteners, brackets, or fixings — are automatically associated with the correct item based on your setup rules.
🔧 Example:
A gutter defined as 6m lengths with 1 bracket per metre will result in:
Exact gutter lengths needed
Correct number of brackets
Calculated wastage or offcuts, if applicable.
This is why setup is critical:
Each building component must be defined based on:
How it’s fabricated
How it’s installed
How it’s supplied
What it costs
Once defined correctly, these components are reused in every job, ensuring faster estimates and more consistent results.
Reporting & Materials
Once your roof model is built and materials are selected, Roof Wizard generates a detailed, fully itemised output — including:
Full material list
Accessories and fasteners
Optional labour costs
Client-ready proposals
Supplier and installer documentation
The Reporting Stage
The reporting stage is where you bring everything together:
Material and labour summaries are generated based on your selections
After reviewing pricing, you select the specific reports you want to generate
These reports are built from the vast amount of data Roof Wizard creates automatically during the estimating process
To extract this data, you’ll need to use the report templates included with Roof Wizard. Initially, report configuration may seem complex — but once understood, it becomes an extremely powerful part of the software. You can extract relevant, filtered information for:
Internal estimators
Site crews
Suppliers
Clients
All from the same job model.
Tip: Roof Wizard supports both Supply Only and Supply & Install workflows.
The key difference? Supply & Install includes installation labour costs. Make sure you understand both options to get the most from your output.
Reports can be printed and exported, and are fully customisable to suit your branding and workflow.