Do Automated Roofing Purchase Orders Actually Boost Profits?

As roofing contractors, we all know what happens the moment a job is sold: the real work begins.

• You pull the permit.
• Coordinate with the homeowner.
• Schedule your crew.
• And—most critically—you create the purchase order that gets your materials to the job site on time.

It sounds simple. But done poorly, that purchase order can become the silent killer of your job’s profitability.

What’s the Problem With Most Material Lists?

Many contractors rely on tools that generate quick material lists based on simple roof measurements. They’ll take the square count and multiply it into bundles, roll in some underlayment based on a ratio, and estimate ridge based on length.

It’s fast. It’s automated. But here’s the problem: it’s incomplete.

This kind of output isn’t a purchase order. It’s a rough starting point. And if you’re using it as your final material plan, you're likely dealing with:

• Repeated supplier trips
• Crew frustration due to missing materials
• Costly punch lists
• Wasted labor
• And worst of all—poor customer experience

How the Best Contractors Handle Production

Top-performing production managers don’t just look at roof size—they analyze slope, complexity, material type, install method, and region-specific codes. They factor in waste, flashings, accessories, ventilation, and more.

But let’s face it: not every team has a seasoned production manager with that level of expertise on staff.

That’s why it’s critical that the technology you choose works like your best team member—on every job.

A Better Way: From Measurement to Materials in Seconds

At Scope Technologies, we built ProDocs to do exactly that.

ProDocs takes accurate RoofScope measurement data and converts it into a complete, production-ready purchase order—not just a list of materials.

• You control the calculations, waste percentages, and templates
• Every major component is covered: shingles, underlayment, ice & water, flashing, nails, vents—even spray paint for penetrations
• It’s ready to send directly to your distributor
• Real-time pricing is available for immediate job costing and pre-construction audits

No guessing. No rework. No delays.

The Hour That Pays for Itself

If you’re still relying on tools that generate partial POs—or worse, editing them manually—you’re leaving money on the table.

Even taking an hour to build a solid spreadsheet can save thousands on labor and material errors.

But if you want to save time and protect your margins at scale, automation is the answer—and ProDocs is designed for exactly that.

Let Your Next Job Be the Proof

Imagine ordering a RoofScope report and automatically receiving a complete purchase order tailored to your install preferences. No guesswork. Just precision.

If you're serious about operational efficiency and profit protection, now’s the time to demand more from your tools.

See ProDocs In Action

Let your systems work as hard as your crews do.