Estimating & Workflow
Satellite measurement
A roof measurement report built from aerial imagery instead of a site visit, giving dimensions, pitch, and facet areas. It is fast and accurate on simple roofs, and it can drift on complex geometry or heavy tree cover. Have a dispute over measurements checked in the field.
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Common questions
What does "Satellite measurement" mean in Xactimate estimating?
A roof measurement report built from aerial imagery instead of a site visit, giving dimensions, pitch, and facet areas. It is fast and accurate on simple roofs, and it can drift on complex geometry or heavy tree cover. Have a dispute over measurements checked in the field.
Where does "Satellite measurement" show up in a claim?
The term matters on estimates and scopes across the insurance restoration workflow, see the full guide for where it fits.
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