Solar Takeoff and Panel Layout Estimating
Measure usable roof planes with pitch, place module counts, trace racking and conduit runs, and price the install.
What you measure
Usable roof area
Trace roof planes with a slope angle; cut out setbacks and obstructions.
Modules (EA)
Count panels per array with stamps or count markers.
Racking rails (LF)
Trace rail runs per array.
Conduit & wire runs (LF)
Trace runs from arrays to the inverter and panel.
How a job runs
- Step 1
Upload the roof plan or site plan.
- Step 2
Trace planes; count modules per array.
- Step 3
Trace rails and conduit runs.
- Step 4
Price the system and send the proposal.
What you price
Why solar panel layout businesses switch
Solar sales tools focus on production modelling. TrueScope covers the installer side — materials, labour, purchasing and crew scheduling — from a measured layout.
Setup tip
Set 1 module = 4 roof attachments and 7 LF of rail (two rails under a 3.5 ft wide module) so the module count drives the racking.
Common questions
No. It handles layout quantities, pricing, purchasing and scheduling. Use your design tool for production estimates.
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