The process of measuring a property's lawn area using aerial or satellite imagery instead of a physical site visit. Enables contractors to generate accurate estimates remotely.
Modern satellite measurement tools let contractors draw polygons over properties in high-resolution imagery and calculate square footage automatically. This eliminates the need for a physical measuring visit before quoting, saving significant time per estimate.
"Using satellite measurement, the contractor quoted 12 properties in a single afternoon — work that would have previously required a full day of site visits."
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