How to Measure a Roof With a Drone [Updated April 2023]
Roofing is a dangerous industry. Historically, that danger started during the inspection process for estimators before contracts were even signed. An estimator would need to: Remove the ladder from their truck Equip safety equipment depending on the pitch of the roof Place the ladder and climb the roof Meticulously take measurements of every facet, often […]
Strategies for Roofers Navigating Change in 2024
Right now, roofing contractors are faced with a stunted housing market caused by rising interest rates and everyone is stepping on each other’s toes to get ahead. Not to mention, finding good help is tougher than a two-dollar steak. On the bright side, within these challenges lie opportunities that can grow your roofing business. Times […]
How to Win Customers and Influence Sales in the Home Services Industry
For businesses in the home services industry, there is opportunity behind every door. This industry continues to grow, with people staying in their homes longer – thanks high interest rates – repairs and services are more common. High Interest Prices Continue to Grow the Home Services Market as Homeowners are Moving Less, Data from KPMG […]
The Sky’s the Limit: How IMGING Detect Expands AI in Roof Inspections
Good news roofing pros and drone inspection enthusiasts; today is your lucky day. Buckle up, as I’m about to introduce you to the newest AI-powered drone product from Loveland Innovations. If you are reading this, you probably already know about IMGING Flight. IMGING Flight is the leading drone inspection solution on the market today. For […]
Save 99% on Worker’s Comp Premiums by Using Drones [Updated January, 2024]
Just as they have done for many industries worldwide, drones for roofing have changed the name of the game. For an industry that has historically depended on analog processes and physical labor, drones have ushered in the digital age, saving companies time and money in the process. The return on investment of using drones for […]
Why Every Roofing Company Should Install Solar Panels [Updated November 2023]
Are you a roofer who has thought about installing solar? Roofs are your business. You know everything there is to know about roofs—construction, repair, permits, materials, safety, and about a million other things. If it has to do with a roof, you’re the expert. But what about roof-mounted solar panels? They’re becoming a common fixture on […]
AI Deep Learning: Revolutionizing Damage Detection
Introduction Deep learning, a subset of artificial intelligence (AI), is predicated on the concept of emulating the layered structure and function of the human brain to interpret various forms of data. This approach allows machines to identify intricate patterns within images, text, sound, and more, facilitating nuanced insights and reliable predictions. Deep Learning is, more […]
Building a Roofing Business From the Ground Up
Table of Contents Introduction Owning a roofing business goes way beyond just fixing up roofs. It’s not just a job; it’s about safeguarding homes and shaping a solid business venture. This opportunity is your ticket to making an impact and achieving financial stability. Of course, starting any business comes with its own set of hurdles, […]
The Rise of AI in Roofing: Evolution or Extinction for Roofing Inspectors?
The roofing sector is abuzz, and the excitement is palpable. At the heart of it all? The swift rise of AI damage detection, exemplified by trailblazers like Loveland Innovations’ IMGING damage detection system. The question on everyone’s mind: As AI carves its niche, are human roof inspectors facing a sunset or just gearing up for […]
Why AI and Damage Detection Matters to Roofers [Updated October, 2023]
The roofing industry is changing thanks to the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI, an advanced technology that allows computers to process and analyze vast amounts of information rapidly, is redefining how roofers inspect and maintain rooftops. With tools like the IMGING Inspection Software, AI enables pinpoint accuracy in detecting issues, from subtle damages to […]
10 Tips to Crush Residential Roofing Sales [Updated July, 2023]
Residential roofing sales are not what they used to be. Tape measures have been replaced by apps, the analog by the digital, and drones have become fully implemented in the process. A compelling sales presentation must encompass more than just product and price. It must also include tried and true sales techniques that rely on […]
How to Structure Roofing Sales Commissions
Are you struggling to maximize sales and motivate your roofing sales reps? Optimizing your roofing sales commissions can revolutionize your sales efforts and propel your roofing business to new heights (drone pun intended). Let’s start with the basics before diving into common appraoches. Roofing sales commissions are payments that salespeople earn based on the amount […]
How Roofers Can Win More Business with Word-of-Mouth Marketing
You can advertise your roofing business as much as you want, but when it comes down to it, people trust friends and family members more than any form of advertising. This is especially true when it comes to finding contractors to do work on their house. So, before you rent that billboard you’ve been eyeing, […]
Ideal Roofing: Standing Out with IMGING’s AI Roof Damage Detection
Ideal Roofing Services in Houston, Texas are not contractors, they are craftsmen that hold themselves to a higher standard – an ideal. It’s no surprise Ideal uses IMGING for more compelling reports, third party damage validation, and more safety.
5 Common Roofing Mistakes to Avoid
Everyone makes mistakes. Even the most experienced and skilled roofers. After all, they have a lot of things to consider while they’re on a roof. Between the structural, safety, and aesthetic elements of a roof, something is bound to fall through the cracks. But home and business owners expect a mistake-free roofing job every time. […]
IMGING Updates Now Available
Today we are excited to announce the first updates to IMGING in 2023. New features and improvements were introduced into the IMGING web app. These updates include: Historical Weather Data Intelligent Damage Detection Geometry Alignment in DXF Files Recently Viewed Jobs Current customers were emailed release notes today. The release notes explain and expand on […]
How Allen Roofing Resolved a Disputed Roof Claim with IMGING
The Situation On July 25-26, 2022, the St. Louis area experienced a record 9.04” of rain in a 24- hour period according to the National Weather Service. This deluge of rain overwhelmed drainage systems and caused flooding throughout the region. The record downpour also overwhelmed roofing, gutter, and drainage systems in the area, leading to […]
Key Strategies for Marketing Your Roofing Business in 2023
As a small business owner, it’s important to stay up to date on the latest marketing strategies so that you can continue to grow your business. In this blog post, we’ll discuss some of the key strategies that you can use to market your roofing business in 2023. So whether you’re just starting out or […]
Visualization Tools Every Roofer and Contractor Should Know About
We’ve all heard the saying, “Show, don’t tell.” While this advice usually applies to writers, the concept is just as important for contractors or anyone selling in a the home service business market. People don’t want you to tell them what you’re going to do to their house; they want to see it. Which means […]
You Bought a Drone for Your Roofing Business, Now What?
Do you still think drones in roofing are just for taking cool marketing pics? If so, you are missing out. A drone can be much more than a flying camera. If you have a drone, but aren’t using it to increase your sales, this article is for you. If you’ve purchased a drone for your […]
Xactimate Integration,Other UpdatesNow Available
The latest update to IMGING is now available to download from the App Store. This update includes a new integration, new features, several updates for improved user experience. Enjoy the 3.9 overview video below for a highlight of the newly-available features. Feedback Wanted To enable the Xactimate integration, contact your account executive. As always, reach out […]
Why Drones Are Better for Roof Inspections
When it comes to maintaining your building’s structural integrity, consider your roof the first shield of protection. Still, even the most durable roofs are vulnerable to weaknesses. Over time, your roof may fall into disrepair due to leaks, aging and weathering, or storm damage, leaving everything sheltered beneath at risk. Regular roof inspections can […]
Here’s Why Drones Are Better for Roof Inspections
When it comes to maintaining your building’s structural integrity, consider your roof the first shield of protection. Still, even the most durable roofs are vulnerable to weaknesses. Over time, your roof may fall into disrepair due to leaks, aging and weathering, or storm damage, leaving everything sheltered beneath at risk. Regular roof inspections can help […]
How Does Damage Detection Technology Work? by Northpoint Roofing Systems
The roofing industry has come a long way over the years. Instead of having companies climb on top of your roof to make an assessment, there is software now available to make the process more efficient, safer, and more accurate. We have partnered with one of the best software out there for the roofing industry, […]
Here’s Why Drone Roof Inspections Beat Any Measurement Report [Updated January, 2021]
Technological innovations are driving widespread change through many industries. Drone roof inspections are the most popular applications of drones in the construction industry. Thanks to IMGING, the leading drone inspection software, roofing contractors can get way more than just basic drone photos of a roof. In the era of COVID-19, a contractor with a touchless […]
Preflight Planning Tips for Better Drone Inspections
Using an automated drone solution like IMGING decreases the time it takes to perform roof inspections, and with better flight planning, you can save even more time. Plan Your Flight in IMGING Begin by creating a new job in IMGING. This is where you will map the flight, schedule the job, and assign the job […]
How to Maximize Your Roofing Manufacturer Rebates in 2019
As the roofing busy season comes to an end and winter approaches, roofing companies begin looking forward and planning for the coming year. Many roofing companies receive rebates this time of year from vendors or suppliers. Any company hoping to streamline operations, elevate their work, and grow their business should consider these rebates a crucial factor in […]
The Top 4 Problems for Roofing Companies and How A Drone Strategy Helps Solve Them
According to IBISWorld’s annual industry report published in March of 2019, there are currently 104,914 roofing businesses operating in the U.S. According to Sageworks—a financial information company—2018 was the fourth consecutive year in which U.S. roofing contractors experienced “improved profitability and double-digit increases in sales.” In their 2017 Construction Survey and Business Outlook, the Associated General Contractors […]
Case Study: Northpoint Triples Roofing Sales Forecasts With IMGING Drones
Four months into business and work is booming for Northpoint Roofing Systems. They’ve dialed in their inspection and sales process, and thanks to a process powered by IMGING, they’ve managed to blow past their year-one revenue projections by about 300 percent! “IMGING has been a huge part of our explosive growth,” says Keith Priddy, co-founder […]
How Roofers Can Crush Four of the Biggest Sales Challenges
Many contractors still measure, inspect, and sell roofs using measurement reports, ladders and tape measures – why should they change what already works? Why fix what isn’t broken? The truth is, there are technologies changing a roofing company’s ability to create bids and close more business. For instance, using drones in construction can completely transform […]
Can Drones Help Roofing Companies With Labor Demand?
More and more, roofing companies are seeing the benefit of utilizing drone technology in their business. Employees are safer, information is more reliable, and property owners are more pleased with higher-quality work. However, with an influx of work and few qualified to complete it, the roofing industry and construction market in general are experiencing a […]
Is My Roofing Company Ready for Drones?
Advances in drone technology have revolutionized the roofing industry. Drone roof inspections are changing the game, allowing companies to increase both the quantity and quality of their work without adding headcount, hassle, or risk. However, not all companies will be able to reap all the benefits of a drone platform. But who will? And how […]
IMGING Becomes First Drone Platform With On-Site Roof Measurements, Adds AI Damage Detection for Commercial Roofs
New IMGING app updates bring innovative possibilities for claims adjusting and roofing PLEASANT GROVE, Utah, March 27, 2019 – Loveland Innovations, maker of advanced data gathering and AI analysis solutions, added ground-breaking enhancements to its inspection platform, IMGING®. These enhancements include drone-based on-site measurements, AI and deep learning-powered damage detection for commercial roofs, and other powerful […]
Why Roofing Companies Need a Drone Strategy (and How to Start)
Roofing companies are adopting drones for many reasons. They keep people safer. They can be more efficient for gathering roof information. Some are doing it because they feel it’s the next big step forward for roofing bids. The thing is, many roofing companies are missing the point. Sooner than you might realize, roofing companies will […]
Case Study: How Elevated and IMGING Bring Roofing Into the Digital World
The people at Elevated Roofing aren’t roofers – they’re visionaries. They’ve become one of the largest roofing companies in North Texas largely thanks to their focus on customer service and new technologies like drones and artificial intelligence. Read the full story to find out how Elevated: Moves the industry forward by using the latest tech […]
Inside Instant Roof Measurements: How Speed Squares Works
Not every job needs highly detailed measurements, some just need an instant estimate for a quick bid. That’s why we added Speed Squares to the IMGING app. With Speed Squares, you can instantly get the total squares of a roof so you can decide if you even want the job, then scribble a quick bid […]
How Do Drone Roof Inspections Work?
Since drones are still relatively new to the roofing world, many roofers wonder how a drone inspection might benefit their work. Some estimators are using drones to keep estimators safe and to get as much as triple the estimates out the door. If you’re wondering how drone-based roof inspections can give you results like these, […]
Why Drone-Created 3D Models Matter to Roofers
Drones have made big strides over a short period of time. Industry professionals are discovering new and innovative ways to implement them into existing workflows, and roofing is well-suited to add drones to their toolset. Many roofers know about drones and some have begun to use them, but few roofers are unlocking the full potential […]
Roofers: Don’t Hire More – Use Drones and Do More
Roofing companies hit growth spurts, and there’s a natural seasonality of the business that can make finding help difficult. When things are busy, should you hire more employees, hire third party services, or to place heavier workloads on current employees? One question to ask yourself before you hire new people and reallocate workforce hours is […]
Roofers: Do You Have Any of These Concerns About Drones?
Among some roofing contractors there’s a level of uncertainty when they think about using drones for roof estimates. Drones are still new technology, and some of the hesitation may come from the fact that up until recently, drones were either toys kids play with or weapons used by the military, but that’s all changed. Drones […]
Why Roofers Might Consider Drones for Inspecting Complex Roofs
Big projects are a great opportunity for a roofing contractor. They present the chance to make tidy profits and to prove to the customer that they chose the right contractor. The trouble is that a lucrative roofing project can often be a incredibly steep, large, or complex roof. These jobs are great but they either […]
Roofers: Preventing a Single Injury with Drone Tech Can Save You Thousands
According to the National Library of Medicine, 136,118 injuries a year are related to ladders and roofing is by far the most dangerous construction trade. Falls are a big expensive problem and roofers should be doing all they can to lower the risks. Certainly, there will always be a fall risk for crews repairing or […]
Case Study: How Breashears Roofing Tripled Estimate Output
Breashears Roofing is a Colorado-based roofing company that has been struggling with the best problem you can have: they’re growing like crazy. In their quest to conquer growing pains, CEO and founder Mark Breashears had a few goals in mind: Get more work out of roofing estimators Improve the accuracy of measurements (standard measurement reports […]
How to Pick a Drone Solution for Roofing
There are plenty of reasons to believe in the drone hype when you start to count up all the benefits. Faster roof inspections, better safety, and a new way to produce polished estimates to help you win more work are just a few of the key reasons to use them. If you’re interested in drone […]
5 Misconceptions The Roofing Industry Has About Drones
Using a drone for roof inspections could revolutionize business for a roofing contractor. Drone technology adds benefits like cost savings, speed, and safety, but it’s often associated with words like “complicated’ and “expensive.” But drones have advanced at an incredible pace over the last five years and they’re more viable for roofers than ever. Even […]
Inside Our New Partnership with Standard Industries
“By mixing Standard’s industry expertise in roofing and waterproofing with Loveland’s new data capture methods and advanced deep learning tools, we’re building the future of analytics for the roofing space.” On May 2nd, we were excited to announce an investment from Standard Industries. Standard first reached out to us almost two years ago and […]
Loveland Innovations is Ready to Help Roofers Close More Jobs with Drones
Loveland Innovations to exhibit IMGING, the roofing industry’s first drone-based inspection and bidding tech at IRE ALPINE, Utah – February 1, 2018 – Loveland Innovations®, maker of advanced data analytics software and drone-based data gathering tools announced today that they’ll be demonstrating their solution, IMGING®, to roofers for the first time at the International Roofing […]
Roofers: There’s Something Wrong With Your Bids (And It Isn’t the Price)
A colleague of ours recently went through the lengthy process of collecting bids for a roof replacement. For most homeowners, this is a stressful process. Like most people in his situation, our colleague wanted to get a quality replacement at a reasonable price. No run-around, no B.S. Just a reasonable rate, a lasting roof, and […]
