Free tool
What's my roof pitch?
Two ways to measure: rise-over-run from your attic, or angle-from-a-photo with your phone's protractor app. Either one gives us your x:12 pitch and what materials your roof qualifies for.
Method 1 · Rise over run
Level a 12" straightedge horizontally against a rafter. Measure the vertical drop at the tip (inches). That's your rise. Run is always 12.
Method 2 · Photo protractor
- Stand back from the house until you can see the full gable end.
- Take a level photo (portrait). Open it in any protractor app (iPhone Measure works).
- Measure the angle between the roof line and horizontal. Enter it below.
Reference
Common pitches on NM homes.
0.25:12
Flat commercial + true-flat residential
4:12
Most tract homes, ABQ NE Heights
6:12
Typical pitched suburban
8:12
Santa Fe pueblo revival
10:12
East Mountain custom / A-frame
12:12
Steep A-frames — needs harness
Next step
Want us to verify your pitch on-site? Free 45-min inspection.
Book the free on-site inspection, or send a photo and we'll tell you what to do next. No sales pitch — we don't install roofs.