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Hover Review
AI measurement and 3D exterior models from phone photos
Quick verdict
Hover is best for Roofing and exterior-remodeling contractors that want accurate measurements and 3D visualizations from phone photos to speed up material ordering and estimates. Pricing: Per-project measurement pricing (expedited delivery $19-$39/project) plus a Pro plan at $999/yr; interior scans $29-$89 by area. No simple flat monthly tier. Per-project pricing isn't a simple subscription and adds up at volume; requires someone on-site to photograph the property (unlike remote aerial tools); exterior-only.
About Hover
Hover turns a handful of smartphone photos into a precise, fully-dimensioned 3D model of a home's exterior — roof, siding, walls, windows, doors, and gutters. For roofing and exterior-remodeling contractors, that replaces ladders, tape measures, and the liability of climbing a roof to measure it, and it feeds straight into material ordering and estimates. Founded in 2011 in San Francisco and backed by Google Ventures, Menlo Ventures, and The Home Depot (over $87M raised), Hover is one of the most established AI-measurement tools in the trades.
The AI is the product: a rep or homeowner takes guided photos, and Hover's computer vision builds an accurate 3D model with measurements, which the contractor uses to order the right amount of material and produce a credible estimate. It covers roofing, siding, gutters, windows, doors, and full exterior projects, and integrates with roofing CRMs and material suppliers (it's deeply tied into the ABC Supply ecosystem).
The trade-off is the pricing model. Hover isn't a simple monthly subscription — it's per-project measurement pricing (expedited delivery runs $19-$39/project) plus a $999/year Pro plan for savings and premium features, with interior scans priced by area ($29-$89). For a low-volume contractor the per-project cost is manageable; for a high-volume shop the math needs checking against an aerial-report tool like EagleView. Reviewers consistently praise the measurement accuracy and 3D visualization.
How it works
A rep or the homeowner takes a series of guided photos of the property on a phone (Hover walks them through the angles). Hover's AI processes the images into a dimensionally-accurate 3D model of the exterior — roof planes, siding, walls, windows, doors, and gutters — typically within a short turnaround (expedited delivery is available per project). From the model, the contractor gets exact measurements to order materials and build an estimate, and can produce a 3D visualization to show the homeowner. Hover integrates with roofing CRMs and material suppliers so measurements and orders flow into the rest of the workflow. Pricing is per project for measurements plus an optional $999/yr Pro plan.
Pros & cons
What works
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Accurate measurements without climbing
Hover produces dimensionally-accurate exterior measurements from phone photos, removing the safety risk and time of physically measuring a roof and reducing material-order errors.
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Full exterior, not just roof
It models roof, siding, walls, windows, doors, and gutters — useful for exterior remodelers and full-home projects, not only roofing measurements.
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3D visualization helps close
The 3D model doubles as a sales tool — showing a homeowner a visualization of their home (and design options) helps close exterior projects, not just measure them.
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Well-funded and established
Founded in 2011 with backing from Google Ventures, Menlo Ventures, and The Home Depot ($87M+ raised), Hover is a stable, mature tool rather than an unproven startup.
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Material-ordering and CRM integrations
Tight integration with material suppliers (notably the ABC Supply ecosystem) and roofing CRMs means measurements flow into ordering and estimating rather than living in a silo.
What doesn't
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Per-project pricing can add up
Hover isn't a simple flat subscription — measurements are priced per project (expedited $19-$39 each) plus a $999/yr Pro plan. High-volume shops should model the cost against aerial-report alternatives like EagleView.
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Requires on-site photos
Because the model is built from ground-level phone photos, someone has to physically visit and photograph the property — unlike aerial-imagery tools (EagleView) that can measure remotely from existing imagery.
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Photo quality affects results
Accuracy depends on following the guided-capture process well; rushed or incomplete photo sets can require recapture, adding a step versus a remote aerial report.
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Exterior-focused
Hover is built for exterior measurement and visualization. It's not an FSM, estimating-CRM, or interior-trade tool — it's a measurement layer that feeds your other systems.
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Pricing transparency is mixed
Between per-project fees, the Pro plan, and interior-scan pricing, the all-in cost depends heavily on your volume and mix — it takes some modeling to know what you'll actually pay.
Pricing
Per-project measurement pricing (expedited delivery $19-$39/project) plus a Pro plan at $999/yr; interior scans $29-$89 by area. No simple flat monthly tier.
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Frequently asked
How does Hover work?
You take a set of guided phone photos of a property, and Hover's AI turns them into a dimensionally-accurate 3D model of the exterior (roof, siding, walls, windows, doors, gutters). Contractors use the measurements to order materials and build estimates, and the 3D model doubles as a sales visualization for the homeowner.
How much does Hover cost?
Hover uses per-project measurement pricing rather than a simple monthly subscription — expedited delivery runs $19-$39 per project — plus an optional Pro plan at $999/year for savings and premium features, and interior scans priced $29-$89 by area. Model your project volume to estimate real cost.
Hover vs EagleView — which should I use?
Hover builds its model from on-site phone photos and covers the full exterior (roof, siding, windows) plus 3D visualization; EagleView measures remotely from aerial imagery and is roof-measurement-focused with AI damage detection. Shops that want full-exterior + a sales visualization and don't mind photographing on-site lean Hover; shops that want fast remote roof reports lean EagleView. Many roofers use both.
Is Hover accurate enough to order materials?
Yes — accurate material ordering is its core use case, and reviewers consistently praise its measurement accuracy. Results depend on following the guided photo-capture process; incomplete photo sets can require recapture, so train reps on the capture flow.
Does Hover replace my CRM or estimating software?
No — Hover is a measurement-and-visualization layer, not an FSM or estimating CRM. It integrates with roofing CRMs and material suppliers so its measurements feed your existing estimating and ordering workflow rather than replacing it.
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