google earth pro

[John Dirks Jr]

It looks like google earth pro is now free. Is is it better than the regular google earth I've been using? All I really need to do is look at houses so I can judge site and building design, location and orientation. If any of you have used both programs, maybe you know. Will pro be better at doing this?

[John Kogel]

I've never had a pay-to-view Google Earth AFAIK. The Google Maps version is plenty good for locating a property. Take a peak at it from above, or drop down to Street View.

[Bill Kibbel]

I use Bing maps in "birds-eye" view for the clearest and most detailed images (only on PC, not mobile).

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I'll use Google street view for a ground level image.

I would only use Google earth if I need to estimate sq. ft. - it has a measuring tool.

[Rob Amaral]

I use Google maps/Bing Maps all the time.. its useful... BTW, a family friend's son brought over a pretty sophisticated relatively-large drone the other day with a GoPro camera and did a demo..

Incredible....

[Tom Raymond]

I use Google search. Type in address and click on first listing service. Pictures, maps, directions all in one place.

[Chad Fabry]

I use Pictometry. It has lot line overlays, a measuring tool, and an area tool.

Here's an image I used to prove there wasn't adequate separation between the septic and the well... or legal access to the property.

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[Jim Katen]

I use Pictometry. It has lot line overlays, a measuring tool, and an area tool.

Here's an image I used to prove there wasn't adequate separation between the septic and the well... or legal access to the property.

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Their site tells me everything about it except the cost. What's it cost?

[Marc]

EagleView pricing

Marc

[Chad Fabry]

EagleView is a little different- I use that to calculate material costs if I'm carrying tools for a living. It's an amazingly accurate program. It'll give you roof sq feet, rake edge, eave edge, valley and gutter distances. If you're siding, it will provide wall area as well. On a per use basis it's between $20 and $40 depending on the depth of the query. I'll spend 20 bucks to save two or three hours and a truck trip to a job site.

I get Pictometry as a tool to use as a code official. It's free to the Town. It doesn't work outside my 7 county area.

[mjr6550]

Google Earth has historical images also, but the quality is generally poor, so other sources are often better.