For homeowners

Free roofing tools

Plan a roof before you call a roofer. Work out the size, the pitch and a fair cost range, and check a roofer's license. Each tool is free, needs no sign-up, and says how it does the math.

These tools give a first number, not a quote. Written bids from local roofers tell you your real price. Our guides for homeowners explain what to ask.

Does hail hit your area often? See hail days by metro area, ten years of storm reports for 434 metros.