For RoofersBuilt for Roofers
From strip-and-retile to flat roof conversions, lead valleys to fascia replacements — describe any roofing job and get an accurate estimate in minutes.
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AI QUOTE · ROOFER
Re-roof · 3-bed semi · Marley Modern slates
Strip + dispose existing tiles
£680Membrane, batten, slates supplied
£3,200Labour (4 days, 2 men) + lead work
£2,940Total estimate
£6,820Sound Familiar?
Measuring & Calculating
Calculating tile quantities, battens, felt, ridge tiles, hip tiles, and waste percentages for complex roof shapes is time-consuming and error-prone.
Weather-Dependent Scheduling
Roofing work is weather-dependent. Delays shift schedules and affect profitability when you've quoted fixed prices.
Hard-to-Quote Repairs
Pricing repairs from ground level photos means guesswork. Getting up on a roof for every enquiry wastes hours.
Everything Roofers Need
AI Roofing Estimates
Describe the roof type, dimensions, and pitch. Get a full breakdown including tiles, underlay, battens, fixings, ridge, and labour.
Building Regulation Checks
The AI flags relevant Part L insulation requirements, ventilation specs, and fire safety considerations for roofing projects.
Material Price Lookup
Real-time pricing for tiles, slates, flat roofing membranes, lead, battens, and fixings from major roofing suppliers.
Professional Documents
Branded quotes with itemised breakdowns, guarantee terms, and payment schedules. Look professional, win more work.
Photo Analysis
Upload roof photos and the AI assesses condition, estimates tile quantities, and identifies potential issues — from ground level.
Remote Customer Quoting
Customers send photos of their roof via a link. Assess condition and provide initial estimates without climbing up.
Roofing Regulations & Standards
The AI checks your quotes against relevant regulations, so you never miss a compliance item.
- Part L — Conservation of Fuel & Power (insulation requirements)
- Part B — Fire Safety (proximity to boundaries)
- BS 5534 — Code of Practice for Slating and Tiling
- Lead Sheet Association guidelines
- Planning permission for loft conversions and dormers
See the Time Savings
Here's how the AI handles common roofer jobs.
Full Re-Roof (Strip & Retile)
Specify roof area and tile type. The AI calculates tile quantities, battens, felt, ridge tiles, lead valleys, and skip hire for waste.
Without AI
2-3 hours
With AI
5 minutes
Flat Roof Replacement
Describe the area and preferred system (EPDM, GRP, torch-on). Get pricing for membrane, insulation, trims, and upstands.
Without AI
1-2 hours
With AI
3 minutes
Fascias, Soffits & Guttering
Specify the run of fascia and gutter. The AI quotes UPVC boards, soffits, bargeboards, guttering, downpipes, and waste disposal.
Without AI
1 hour
With AI
3 minutes
Making Tax Digital and Roofers
From 6 April 2027, Making Tax Digital for Income Tax covers sole traders and landlords whose qualifying income was over £30,000 in the 2025-26 tax year. Qualifying income is your self-employment and property income beforeexpenses, so it's your turnover, not your profit. If you're in, you keep digital records and send HMRC a short update every quarter.
The app keeps your books as you work: invoices become income, receipt photos become expenses, and the quarterly figures are ready to export for you or your accountant to submit. Filing straight from the app isn't available yet.
Worked example
Say a roofer turns over £45,000 in 2025-26 and spends £20,000 on tiles, felt, scaffolding and van costs.
- Turnover (what HMRC tests)
- £45,000
- Profit after costs
- £25,000
- Over £30,000?
- Yes, in from 6 April 2027
Their first quarterly update covers 6 April to 5 July 2027 and is due by 7 August 2027, even though their profit is under £30,000.
Illustrative figures, not a statistic. Rules from GOV.UK: eligibility, qualifying income, quarterly updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the AI calculate tile quantities for complex roofs?
Yes. Describe the roof shape, dimensions, and pitch, and the AI calculates tile quantities including waste percentages, ridge tiles, hip tiles, and valley tiles.
Does it handle flat roofing systems?
Yes. The AI quotes EPDM, GRP, and torch-on felt systems with proper insulation specs and detail work for upstands and trims.
Can customers send roof photos for remote quoting?
Yes. Send customers a link to upload photos of their roof. The AI analyses condition and helps you provide an initial estimate without a site visit.
Sleepless Tradesman vs the Alternatives
See how Sleepless Tradesman stacks up against other job management apps popular with UK roofers.
| Feature | Sleepless Tradesman | Tradify | ServiceM8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI quoting from plain-English description | — | — | |
| AI photo analysis (scope from site photos) | — | — | |
| Remote customer quoting link | — | — | |
| Free plan (no credit card) | — | — | |
| Job cards & scheduling | |||
| PDF quotes & invoices | |||
| Material price lookup | — | — | |
| iOS & Android app | iOS now, Android soon |
Based on publicly available feature information as of 2026. Feature availability may vary by plan.
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