Use the high-resolution aerial imaging, precise measurements and 3D models provided by Inform Essentials+ to design more accurately and compete more effectively. It provides the must-have data for any roofing or solar installation.
Design with accuracy
Get precise measurements from high-definition imagery and computer vision.
Operate more efficiently
Reduce site visits and save time and money by eliminating manual tasks and paperwork.
Compete better and grow
Complete projects faster to increase customer satisfaction and gain a competitive edge.
Spend less time on the roof
For ¼ the cost of a single site visit1 you get all the external property data you need to create proposals and designs from your desk. Reducing time spent on the roof and doing manual calculations significantly reduces project cycles.
Order one report for roofing and solar
In addition to the data required for solar designs, such as azimuth, pitch, and location of roof obstructions, the report includes Suggested Waste Factor calculations and complexity rating for creating roofing production estimates.2
Eliminate costly change orders
Utilize the detailed measurements and 3D models to create a solar design that accurately reflects the reality of the roof, eliminating frustrating change orders and installation issues.
Get data in multiple formats
Inform Essentials+ provides roof measurements and 3D models in both a convenient PDF report and digital files (DXF, JSON, XML) that can be imported directly into popular design tools like AutoCAD to reduce design time.
Access reports
on-the-go
Order reports or view property data via a mobile app available for iOS or Android devices, getting the information you need when and where you need it.
1 NREL Installed Cost Benchmarks and Deployment Barriers for Residential Solar Photovoltaics with Energy Storage: Q1 2016,
February 2017. Average cost per site visit calculated at $300 per ranges in report.
2 Optional Roofing Summary page must be requested when ordering.
What our customers have to say
“With Inform Essentials+ we gained invaluable time and cost savings. I can’t imagine doing solar installations without it.”
Jason Grimes, Director of Engineering, Auric Energy
