The specific challenges of the trade in Quebec
Quebec roofers face a brutal estimating equation:
- Site visits eat your days — driving to measure roofs that may never sign
- Slopes and facets — a complex roof multiplies measurement errors and material waste
- Multiple systems — asphalt shingles, elastomeric membrane, TPO, sheet metal: each with its own materials math
- Weather windows — tear-off and installation must fit forecast windows
- CNESST heights compliance — documented safety for work at heights
Roofing contracts sign fast — usually with whoever answers first with a credible number. Speed is the whole game.
What a professional bid must contain
Based on industry best practices and what Quebec clients and general contractors expect:
| Element | Residential | Commercial / Institutional |
|---|---|---|
| Measured areas and slopes | Mandatory | Mandatory |
| System and materials detail | Mandatory | Mandatory |
| RBQ licence number | Mandatory | Mandatory |
| Manufacturer warranty terms | Recommended | Mandatory |
| Disposal and clean-up | Recommended | Mandatory |
| CCQ labour hours | If applicable | Mandatory |
How SubmitX works for your trade
Enter the address — the satellite does the rest
Aerial measurement detects areas, slopes, facets, valleys and ridges — no ladder, no drive.
Automatic roofing BOQ
Bundles, underlayment, flashing, vents and fasteners quantified per roof system, waste included.
Quebec supplier pricing
Up-to-date distributor prices (Convoy, BMR and others) in your BOM.
Visual bid, signed online
Aerial imagery and measurements included; the client signs electronically — often the same day.
💡 Real case: Quebec roofers using satellite measurement send 4× more bids per week and stop losing half a day per estimate on the road.
SubmitX vs Excel vs generic software
| Criterion | Excel / paper | Generic software | SubmitX ERP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Measurement | Ladder + tape | Manual entry | Satellite, 2 min |
| Materials takeoff | Manual | Templates | Automatic per system |
| Weather planning | No | No | Per-site windows |
| CCQ payroll | No | No | Automatic |
| Warranty tracking | Paper | No | Per roof, archived |
| Time per bid | 2–4 h + drive | 1 h | 10 min, no drive |
Pricing and return on investment
SubmitX starts at $99/month CAD. If satellite measurement wins you a single extra roof per month (average $12,000), the subscription pays for itself 100 times over.
Add the site visits you skip: 10 estimates/month × 2 h saved = 20 hours back — in high season, that is another crew-day per week.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best roofing estimating software in Quebec?
SubmitX includes a dedicated roofing module: satellite measurement (areas, slopes, facets), automatic materials per system, Quebec supplier prices and CCQ labour. From $99/month, free trial without a credit card.
How accurate is satellite measurement?
High-resolution aerial imagery with AI slope detection typically lands within 2–3% of a manual measurement — accurate enough to bid confidently without climbing.
Does it plan around weather?
Yes — per-project weather windows help schedule tear-off and installation, protecting both your crews and your warranties.
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Create your first bid in under 20 minutes — no credit card required.
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