SRS Distribution, a leading residential specialty trade distributor acquired by Home Depot Inc. for $18.25 billion in March, has launched the Roof Hub Estimator, a cutting-edge digital tool to enhance efficiency and accuracy in roofing project estimates.

The estimator, part of SRS Distribution’s innovative digital platform, enables contractors to generate detailed project estimates by incorporating real-time costs for materials, labor, taxes, overhead, profit margins, and discounts. It supports a Good/Better/Best pricing strategy, allowing for customizable options to suit various project needs, according to the company.

Key features include integration with existing platform tools like templates, real-time pricing, and a comprehensive product catalog. It also allows seamless imports from industry-standard measurement tools such as EagleView, GAF QuickMeasure, and Hover.

The Roof Hub Estimator empowers contractors to create professional, branded proposals with customizable designs and terms and conditions. Upcoming enhancements will introduce digital signatures, financing options, photo uploads, enriched property reports, and the ability to deliver proposals via email or text.

Additionally, the tool features a workflow dashboard that simplifies project management. Contractors can track progress, monitor time spent at various stages, and convert estimates into orders with a single click. Future updates will add performance analytics and automated notifications for stalled estimates.

“Our estimator delivers precision, customization, and seamless integration to streamline roofing project management,” said SRS Distribution CEO Dan Tinker.

The launch underscores Home Depot’s commitment to leveraging SRS Distribution’s expertise and fostering constructive collaboration between the companies. During a recent third-quarter earnings call, Home Depot executive vice president and chief financial officer Richard McPhail highlighted SRS’s robust performance, reporting $6.4 billion in projected sales for the seven months of fiscal 2024 under Home Depot’s ownership.

“As you would expect, the immediate focus with SRS is supporting their growth both organically and through acquisitions,” Ted Decker, Home Depot’s president, CEO and chairman, told analysts. “We are also identifying incremental cross-sale opportunities from our complementary product catalogs and competitive advantages. The growth opportunities ahead are exciting.”

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