Q1: Does this Software Fit the Roofing Company’s Specific Need?

Clearly define the need that your business has before you start shopping for solutions.

Our friends at the Estimating Edge know software and they know roofing companies. They recently developed an e-book that help roofing contractors ask the right questions when it is time to choose software for their businesses. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be answering one of the question from their e-book that should help you when deciding. With all the options that are on the market, not everyone is going to be the right fit for your roofing business. The first question to ask is “does this software fit your company’s specific need?” Read on for the answer.

It may seem like a simple question, but it is similar to what every person has experienced with scope creep. The company starts with a very specific need and the next thing that happens is a revved-up system that does everything except what really needed to be accomplished.

At the beginning of the buying experience, take the time to very clearly outline what problem needs to be solved. It could be a problem with turnaround times for estimates. That is a clear problem, estimates are not getting out to customers in a timely manner due to slow processes and possibly antiquated methods. As the team looks for solutions, that initial need must stay top of mind, turnaround time is crucial.

Along the way you will find other benefits that will accompany the ability to create estimates faster but don’t lose sight that it was the first need and must be solved.

If you’re curious about the other questions you should be asking and don’t want to wait for the next article, download the full e-book here.

About Estimating Edge

Designed by experienced construction industry professionals, The EDGE is the most effective takeoff to estimate solutions in the industry. Not only is The EDGE completely customized to your trade, but it’s also customized to your business so that your takeoff sources the exact materials and manufacturers that your business utilizes.