Quick video on how to use google maps to measure area and viewing properties for estimating.
Measure roof area google maps.
Then click on your start point on the map followed by all the subsequent points along the outside edge of the shape you want to calculate the area of.
You are also able to save your areas for use later on.
View fullsize this will put a pin on the location and the image field will zoom to the location and center itself on the pin so that you can see your roof.
A shortlist of possible results will drop.
How to measure roof top area using google map.
Similarly if you using the area calculator tool to measure a roof with multiple levels you should do the individual section separately.
Enter the address of the building you want to measure in the search field and click on search.
Click on the map to start drawing.
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The map will adjust based.
Use the google maps area calculator tool to draw an area on a map and find out the measurement of the enclosed area.
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Measure perimeter we now also include the perimeter of the shape that you draw along with the area.
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After measuring the area of the footprint you can estimate the actual roof area based on the angle of the roof.
This can help.
Do not rely on this tool as your only resource in making important decisions.
As you add points the area will be updated below and converted into several measurements.
The google maps area calculator is not 100 accurate.
Google maps area calculator tool.
After you ve done this you can click along the outer edge of the roof that you wish to calculate the area for.
You can also zoom the map and click on the starting point of the roof you wish to select.
Finding another location use the search box and type in the location you want.