Measurement Tools
and Guides

Every feature of SurfaceMeasure — satellite search, polygon drawing, pool subtract, export and more.

A step-by-step walkthrough of the 5-step measurement workflow. With visuals.

Start free with 1 measurement. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited. Simple, transparent pricing.

Manual formula, worked example, and the satellite method — a complete guide.

Step-by-step guide on measuring, pricing materials, avoiding margin mistakes, and sending same-day estimates.

Step-by-step driveway measurement guide — straight, curved, and irregular shapes.

Calculate patio square footage for any shape — rectangles, L-shapes, cutouts, and multi-section layouts.

A practical guide for pressure washing contractors on remote quoting, satellite measurement, and faster estimates.

Step-by-step guide to measuring paver areas — rectangles, curves, cutouts, and how to calculate paver quantities.

Calculate square footage for driveways, pool decks, and patios before pricing a pressure washing job.

Measure the driveway, calculate your rate, write the quote — a practical guide for pressure washing contractors.

How satellite-based measurement works and what surfaces it covers.

How contractors use SurfaceMeasure to quote jobs without site visits.

Why Google Earth falls short for job quoting — and what contractors use instead to measure and estimate faster.

A direct comparison for contractor measurement workflows — feature table, accuracy breakdown, and when to use each.