When Mike Leyland, owner of Precision Gutters in Portland, Oregon, first heard about MEZR, he was skeptical. "I've been measuring gutters the same way for 22 years," he told us. "I've got my system, and it works just fine."

But with material costs rising and competition increasing, Mike was looking for any edge to improve his business. He agreed to try MEZR on a few projects as part of our beta program.

The Challenge

Precision Gutters handles around 300 residential and commercial projects each year. Before MEZR, their measurement process involved:

Climbing ladders to manually measure each run of gutter
Writing measurements on paper, often in challenging weather
Adding a standard 10% waste factor to each measurement for safety
Manually calculating material requirements back at the office

This process worked, but it had significant drawbacks:

Measuring a typical home took 45-60 minutes
Measurement errors occasionally led to material shortages mid-job
The standard 10% waste factor was often excessive
Estimating complex roof lines was especially challenging

The MEZR Difference

After integrating MEZR into their workflow, Precision Gutters experienced several immediate improvements:

Measurement Time: The average measurement time for a home dropped from 45-60 minutes to just 15-20 minutes
Accuracy: Measurement precision improved significantly, with an average error of less than 0.5% compared to 2-3% with manual methods
Waste Reduction: The improved accuracy allowed them to reduce their waste factor from 10% to 5%
Documentation: The ability to easily share detailed measurements and photos with the installation team improved communication

Measurable Results

After six months of using MEZR, Precision Gutters analyzed their material usage and discovered:

A 26% reduction in wasted materials across all projects
Labor savings of approximately 30 hours per month
A 15% increase in estimation accuracy
Zero incidents of material shortages during installation

These improvements translated to an estimated annual savings of $42,000 in material costs and labor time.

"The ROI was almost immediate. MEZR paid for itself in the first month just in material savings alone. But the bigger benefit has been the time savings and the confidence we now have in our estimates." - Mike Leyland, Owner, Precision Gutters

Unexpected Benefits

Beyond the measurable efficiency improvements, Precision Gutters found other advantages to using MEZR:

Client Impressions: Customers were impressed by the high-tech approach, which helped differentiate Precision from competitors
Sales Tool: The ability to generate professional measurement reports on-site helped close sales more quickly
Training: New employees could learn the measurement process more quickly using MEZR's guided workflow
Historical Records: Having detailed digital records of each project proved valuable for repeat customers and warranty work

Looking Forward

Based on their success, Precision Gutters has fully integrated MEZR into their daily operations. They're now exploring ways to use MEZR's data to further optimize their material ordering and project scheduling.

For our team, Precision Gutters' experience validates our core mission: to create tools that help contractors work more efficiently and profitably. Their story is just one example of how the right technology, thoughtfully applied, can transform established business practices for the better.

If you're interested in learning how MEZR could benefit your contracting business, reach out to our team for a demonstration or check out our case studies section for more success stories.