The working reference for property claim professionals
Roof claims move on measurements.
Get them right the first time.
Sourced, dated, plain-language guides for adjusters, desk teams, and restoration contractors: what a roof measurement report contains, how ESX and XML files land in Xactimate® and Symbility®, what belongs in the claim file, and how to order the report by address today.
86working guides & references
5pillars, adjuster to contractor
Aug 2026last verified
Five pillars, one claim file
Fundamentals
Roof measurement fundamentals
Squares, pitch multipliers, waste factors, facets, eaves, rakes, hips, valleys: the numbers behind every roof line item.
Workflow
Xactimate® & Symbility® files
ESX and XML imports, error fixes, sketch matching, supplements with measurement backup.
Documentation
Claim-file documentation
Photo and documentation checklists, scope sheets, CAT-season desk playbooks, closing the file clean.
Ordering
Ordering & turnaround
Order by address, same-day cutoffs, choosing ESX vs PDF, bulk CAT ordering, corrections.
Latest guides
Common questions
How much does a roof measurement report cost?
Published flat rates from Sketch My Roof, the site sponsor, run $19 for a standard ESX report, $25 for a complex-roof ESX or a PDF-only report, and $29 for ESX plus PDF together, with no subscription. Wall reports run $45 to $65 by format.
How fast can a roof measurement report be delivered?
Same calendar day is the published standard for reports ordered by address before the 6 PM Eastern cutoff, with no expedite fee.
What file formats do adjusters need?
ESX for Xactimate®, XML for Symbility®, and PDF for the claim file or the homeowner. Most desk workflows keep ESX for the estimate and PDF as the exhibit.
Is this site a review site?
No. It is a how-to and reference site for claim professionals, presented by its sponsor. It does not rank or score providers.