When you finish designing a project in Hover, choosing specific shingles, siding, and finishes, you can save your design and immediately start your estimate. You’ll pick the template(s) that fit your project, and Hover will automatically fill in your design choices to create a complete, measurement-based estimate without any extra data entry.
Note that estimates are generated based on the materials and selections applied in the 3D Design. Any designs or inspiration created in 2D should be reviewed and finalized in 3D before starting an estimate.
In the estimation view, you can review the details: edit costs, add variations, or fine-tune any line items as needed.
Note: This update is part of a phased release and may not be available to all users yet. If your experience looks different, or you’d like early access, please contact our Support team.
What to expect when starting an estimate
When you create an estimate from a saved 3D design, materials are applied differently depending on the trade:
Roofing and siding materials are applied automatically using your most recently used estimate template.
Trim, soffit, and fascia materials are not applied automatically, but can be added by selecting Explore all trades during the bulk apply workflow.
How it works
From your Project Details Page, open the 3D model of your property.
Customize the Design: Choose your preferred materials—such as roof shingles, siding, or trim—and apply them to the model.
Example: Select GAF Timberline shingles for the roof and board-and-batten siding for the walls.
Click Save to capture your selections. You’ll name and save it before starting your estimate.
Tap Start Estimate.
Select the appropriate template(s) (for example, Timberline for roofing). Hover automatically maps your design choices to an estimate template with the most relevant line items that correspond to your design.
Click Create Estimate to generate your production estimate. Your selected materials and variations automatically populate into the estimate view.
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