--- description: Review of Roof Wizard Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Roof Wizard | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice AU --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Construction Estimating Software](/directory/20/cost-estimating-software/software) > [Roof Wizard](/software/17460/roof-wizard) # Roof Wizard Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/17460/roof-wizard Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/17460/roof-wizard?page=2) > Roof Wizard from AppliCad is an estimating and takeoff application that serves the needs of roofing, siding contractors, and estimators. The solution prepares roofing and cladding proposals, generate cutting lists, supplier orders, and fabrication details. It models structures in 3D from aerial images and PDF documents to create estimates, material lists, panel, trim cutting lists and supplier orders. AppliCad roof software automates manual processes and provides 3D roof and wall modeling and measurement functionality for manufacturers and contractors. The solution can model up to nine different stories and variety of roof shapes and multi-angled structures. Roof Wizard estimates cost based on selection including extras like fall protection, fasteners, and wastages using the calculation method defined by the user. Takeoff offers a range of quote methods that include costs and payment schedules. Users can print drawings of a roof, batten, block layout, panel cutting, and flashing. Roof Wizard integrates with digitizers, Excel and CAD. > > Verdict: Rated **4.2/5** by 15 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.2/5** | 15 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 3.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: AppliCad - **Location**: Blackburn, Australia - **Founded**: 1991 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: $2,173.00 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Incl. unlimited support via phone, email, web meeting, 4 day online training course - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) - **Supported Languages**: English, French - **Available Countries**: Australia, Canada, Ghana, Netherlands, New Zealand, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - Cost Estimating - Data Import/Export - Plumbing Estimating - Proposal Generation - Quotes/Estimates - Takeoff - Visual Assemblies ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) ## Category - [Construction Estimating Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/20/cost-estimating-software/software) ## Related Categories - [Construction Estimating Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/20/cost-estimating-software/software) - [Construction Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4133/construction/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Wall Cladding Needs a lot of work to work efficiently > > Amazing, I use it for everything residential without Fail, nothing beats this software when it come to Residential Roofing ----- ### "The Best Roof Estimating Software our there\!" — 4.0/5 > **Derek** | *17 May 2016* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Roofwizard is a great program\! It is based on the universally wellknown autocad platform and catered to the roofing market. modeling and modifying is simplified for even a basic user. and the training provided by AppliCad both onsite and online breaks down using the software into an easy to understand format. The modeling capabilities of the software combined with the software's capability to be used with multiple other software formats and the willingness of the Applicad folks to to help make their software best work for you gives this program nearly unlimited potential for multiple facets. > > **Cons**: As a US user, some of the standard formatting seems to get a bit jumbled when converting from metric. Seems like some of input going out to the 3rd or 4th decimal gets lost in translation. Also, things that might be considered "Default" settings are scattered about the software sometimes making them difficult to diagnose. Defaults also seem to follow the .dab file they are attached to rather than adjust the defaults of the .dab file to your machine. Could be incorrect there. ----- ### "Worth it if you invest the time" — 3.0/5 > **Francis** | *11 April 2018* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: Comprehensive take off system, that is very accurate. Absolutely love Block Cutting and the ability to show Contractors where certain roofing needs to go. > > **Cons**: To set up correctly takes ages, and to set up correctly you need more than and entry level knowledge of computers, also if you don't have knowledge of how a long run roof goes together (off cuts flipping over and going to opposite of hip etc), well you need that knowledge, unless you're using it to just to get a Square Metre rate. In the age of instant gratification it's not instantly user friendly. If the set up could be streamlined in some way, it would go a long way... Honestly the set up is the biggest thing. ----- ### "Excellent Software" — 5.0/5 > **Charl** | *8 July 2019* | Building Materials | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: This is one of the most powerful software on the market. The ease with which it tackles roofs is incredible. This has reduced our Quotation time, and improved accuracy of all material supplied. > > **Cons**: Personally not a lot, only user limitations. ----- ### "Roof Wizard" — 4.0/5 > **Timothy** | *16 March 2023* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Roof wizard let's me do take off's with ease the training and support is great it's a bit to get your head around but once you do you think to yourself I should of done this a log time ago\! > > **Cons**: It's a bit tricky at start but I understand why there is so many features > > It makes work fun. ----- Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/17460/roof-wizard?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/17460/roof-wizard) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data