Not all roofs share a uniform slope. For instances where a front porch requires a shallower pitch than the main house, Instant Roof Pro allows you to select specific edges of your footprint and input independent slope values before generating the final shape. Seamless Valley Intersections

: Use the Parameters button to tweak slopes or materials after generation. Pricing and Availability INSTANT ROOFS IN SKETCHUP with Instant Roof NUI

To add a dormer, simply draw the footprint of the dormer on top of your main roof slope, select it, and run the plugin to seamlessly merge the two roof forms.

Instant Roof Pro is positioned as an affordable yet professional-grade tool. As of early 2026, it is primarily available through a for approximately $39.00 USD , or as part of the broader Instant Architecture package for roughly $118.00 USD . It requires an active internet connection to execute scripts and is compatible with SketchUp Pro versions 2017 and above. Instant Roof Pro: Build Complex Roofs in Clicks, Not Hours

It requires a commercial license subscription from Vali Architects. Who is this Plugin For?

: Add realistic ridge caps, valley flashing, and hip caps for high-end rendering accuracy. Step-by-Step Workflow: How to Use It

Before diving into the "how," let's address the "why." SketchUp is notorious for its difficulty with complex geometry. Manually creating a roof involves:

: You can select specific edges to be "Gables" while others remain "Hips" to create custom combinations. Grouped Output

The plugin analyzes the boundary lines of your building footprint. It automatically calculates hips, valleys, and intersections, even on irregular, non-rectangular floor plans. How to Use Instant Roof Pro

: Highlight the top face for a hip roof, or specific edges to define where gables or sheds should appear.

: Choose from various roof styles including hip, gable, shed, and more with specific pitch controls.

The —developed by Chuck Vali of Vali Architects—is widely considered the industry standard for automating this tedious process. This comprehensive guide explores the features, workflow, and technical benefits of integrating Instant Roof Pro into your architectural design toolkit. What is Instant Roof Pro?