API Reference

Measurements and Exports

Hover provides a comprehensive suite of measurement and 3D model exports, offering various formats to seamlessly integrate detailed property data into your existing business systems and workflows. These files are crucial for accurate estimating, design, documentation, and further analysis.

Once a Hover model has been successfully processed, you can programmatically access a range of structured data and visual assets. Each file type serves specific purposes, enabling you to retrieve the exact information you need for different applications, from detailed architectural planning to material ordering and insurance claims.

Below is a summary of the key measurement and export files available via the API:

  • Measurements PDF

    • Description: A printable, formatted PDF report containing all key exterior and interior measurements, diagrams, and a 3D model overview.
    • Primary Use: Client proposals, field documentation, and internal record-keeping where a visual, printable format is preferred.
    • Retrieval: Accessed via the Get Measurements PDF endpoint.

  • JSON Measurements

    • Description: Structured measurement data in various JSON formats (e.g., full_json, summarized_json, sketch_json, roof_lines, paint_measurements). This includes detailed dimensions, areas, and linear measurements.
    • Primary Use: Direct integration into custom applications, CRM/ERP systems, estimation software, and data analytics platforms that require raw, programmatic access to measurement values.
    • Retrieval: Accessed via the Get JSON Measurements endpoint.

  • XLSX Measurements

    • Description: Measurement data presented in a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet format (.xlsx).
    • Primary Use: Easy consumption by business users for manual review, basic calculations, and import into spreadsheet-based tools.
    • Retrieval: Accessed via the Get XLSX Measurements endpoint.

  • SKP 3D Model

    • Description: The Hover 3D model exported in SketchUp's proprietary .skp file format.
    • Primary Use: Directly importing the 3D model into SketchUp for further design, modification, or for use in 3D printing applications.
    • Retrieval: Accessed via the Get SKP 3D Model endpoint.

  • ESX File

    • Description: A specialized data export in the .esx format.
    • Primary Use: Direct import into Xactimate for streamlined insurance estimating and diagramming workflows.
    • Retrieval: Accessed via the Get ESX File endpoint.

  • XML 3D Export

    • Description: A structured XML file containing the three-dimensional measurement data of the structure.
    • Primary Use: Providing standardized diagramming functionality for input into various 2D or 3D modeling programs and estimation systems that accept XML data.
    • Retrieval: Accessed via the Get XML 3D Export endpoint.

Each of these file types offers unique benefits, allowing you to tailor your Hover integration to meet the specific data requirements of your internal systems and external partners. For detailed information on each export, please refer to their dedicated documentation pages.