● Walkthrough

From upload to
signed proposal

A complete walkthrough of every step — from dropping in your measurement PDF to handing the customer a professional proposal.

1 Upload PDF 2 Review measurements 3 Build estimate 4 Set pricing & options 5 Generate proposal 6 Save & manage
Step 01

Upload your
measurement PDF

Drop in any EagleView, GAF QuickMeasure, or Roofr measurement report and EdgeRoofBids reads every dimension automatically. No typing, no manual entry.

  • Supports EagleView, GAF QuickMeasure, and Roofr reports
  • Multi-structure properties parsed automatically
  • Insurance claim PDFs supported for direct import
  • Suggested waste factor auto-detected from report
Takes about 10 seconds
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EagleView GAF QuickMeasure Roofr Claims
✓ PDF parsed successfully · 847 Elm St, Omaha NE
Total area2,840 SF
Squares (w/ waste)28 SQ
Ridge / hip142 LF
Eave / rake318 LF
Valley64 LF
Predominant pitch6/12
Structures2
Step 02

Review &
adjust measurements

Every measurement from the report is editable. Adjust waste factor, add manual structures, or correct any value before the estimate is built.

  • Waste factor slider with suggested value from the report
  • Each structure can be toggled in or out of the bid
  • Add manual structures not in the measurement report
  • All fields are directly editable inline
Usually no changes needed
Measurements — 847 Elm St
Combined
Main House
Garage
Total Area
2,840
sf
Ridge/Hip
142
lf
Valley
64
lf
Eave
198
lf
Drip Edge
318
lf
Pitch
6/12
predominant
Waste Factor 12%
Report suggested: 12% · Applied ✓
Step 03

Line items
auto-populate

Your price list drives every line item. Quantities calculate from the measurements automatically. Edit anything, remove what doesn't apply, add items on the spot.

  • All material and labor items from your price list
  • Quantities calculated from your measurement report
  • Search your price list and add any item instantly
  • Drag to reorder — saves one-click to your price list
Zero manual entry required
Line Items — Insurance Estimate
Roofing — 28 SQ
Remove comp shingles28 SQ$2,326.52
Laminated shingles28 SQ$3,281.04
15 lb felt paper28 SQ$409.64
Ice & water shield320 SF$518.40
Drip edge318 LF$1,052.58
Ridge cap shingles142 LF$1,128.90
✦ Pipe flashings (3)3 EA$87.00
Subtotal$8,803.08
O&P (10%)$880.31
Tax (7%)$616.22
TOTAL RCV $10,299.61
Step 04

Set pricing
& options

Toggle overhead & profit, apply tax, set steep charges, add a double-layer charge, or switch to retail per-square pricing — all in one panel.

  • O&P percentage adjustable per estimate
  • Steep charge: flat $/SQ with steep square input
  • Retail price-per-square with gutter pricing
  • Total updates live as every option changes
Instant live updates
Pricing Options
Overhead & Profit
10%
Tax Rate
7.0%
Overhead & Profit
Steep charge (7/12–9/12)
Steep SQ
8 SQ × $40.76 = $326.08
Double layer tear-off
Materials + labor$8,803.08
O&P (10%)$880.31
Tax$616.22
Total RCV$10,299.61
Step 05

Generate a
branded proposal

One click produces a four-page professional PDF with your company branding, a scope of work narrative, itemized line items, and a signature page.

  • Your logo, colors, and contact info on every page
  • Scope of work auto-written from your selections
  • Itemized pricing page formatted for adjusters
  • Contract and signature page included
One click — instant PDF download
Roofing Proposal
847 Elm St, Omaha NE
Date: March 19, 2026
Scope of Work
Full roof replacement with GAF Timberline HDZ shingles in Charcoal. Includes tear-off, new felt, ice & water shield at all eaves, drip edge, ridge cap, and pipe flashings. All debris removed daily.
Line Items
Remove laminated shingles$2,326.52
GAF Timberline shingles$3,281.04
Ice & water shield$518.40
Drip edge · ridge · felt$2,591.12
O&P · Tax$1,496.53
Total RCV $10,299.61
Step 06

Save, manage
& come back

Every estimate auto-saves as you work. Pull up any past estimate instantly, duplicate it for a similar job, or update it and regenerate the proposal.

  • Auto-saves continuously — never lose your work
  • Open any saved estimate and pick up where you left off
  • Duplicate any estimate for similar jobs
  • Filter by insurance, retail, or status
All estimates in one place
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