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US Address Verification + US Rooftop Geocoding

Address verification is amazing. It cleans, it standardizes, and it makes your life better. But it doesn't put a pin on the rooftop. That's where rooftop geocoding comes in.

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Address verification + geocoding for the win

More levels of precision

With address verification, you get the ZIP9 geocodes (centroid of the ZIP9 area). However, sometimes you need a more exact location. US Rooftop Geocoding gives you the position of the primary building on the lot down to the suite.

Verify and geocode simultaneously

Don't miss a beat with your address verification and standardization. Pairing US Address Verification with US Rooftop Geocoding not only gives you clean address data but also hyper-accurate building locations.

Connect third-party data to verified coordinates

US Rooftop Geocoding empowers you to tie all your address data together. From customers' addresses to enrichment partners, make sure all of your address data is tied to the most accurate coordinates possible.

Don't go the extra mile

For delivery and business analysis, it's best to travel the minimum number of miles. Sometimes, it can be hard to find and address. Combining address verification and geocoding makes your business operations smoother.

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Geocoding precision levels

Satellite view of property with tagged location

Rooftop geocoding

More satisfying than a hole-in-one, but just as accurate, rooftop geocoding finds the exact location of a structure. It's critical for risk analysis, strategic planning, and last-mile delivery. Rooftop-accurate geocoding provides the precise latitude and longitude of the building's rooftop or the exact sub-unit in multi-unit structures.

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Best-in-class geocoding

Standardization and precision

rooftop accurate geocodes

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postal and non-USPS addresses

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What our customers are saying

Smarty has provided VOLO with fast & accurate geocoding services for over 10 years. The Smarty API provides real-time results as users enter location addresses.

Patrick KellyChief Financial Officer, VOLO

FAQ

What exactly is the difference between the geocode precision that I get with US Address Verification vs. US Rooftop?

The geocode precision that comes with US Address Verification is ZIP9, meaning the geocode will land in the center of the ZIP9 area. The ZIP9 area typically covers between 2 to 20 homes. The geocode precision that comes with US Rooftop Geocoding is rooftop. Meaning we put a pin on the roof of the primary structure at the address 97% of the time.

What are address geocoding and rooftop geocoding?

Address geocoding is any process that converts addresses into geographic coordinates regardless of accuracy. Rooftop geocoding is address geocoding that consistently identifies the rooftops of a parcel's primary structures. Some geocoders falsely imply rooftop accuracy, but Smarty’s US Rooftop Geocoding provides valid rooftop coordinates.

What is the purpose of precise address geocoding?

Geocoding unlocks hidden values from your address data. For example, it helps you ask questions like, “What insurance risks does an address have nearby?” or “What specific service district is it in?” The more precise your geocoding lookup is, the more you can reduce costs and increase profits.

How accurate is Smarty's rooftop geocoding?

More than 97% of US addresses will accurately reflect the building's geographical coordinates. In cases where multiple addresses are identified within the same building, Smarty's geocoding will frequently be correct at the secondary address level—meaning US Rooftop Geocoding can help you identify individual shops in a strip mall or precisely locate each office in a business park. To learn more, visit our article on geocoding accuracy.

How does US Rooftop Geocoding deal with false positives?

False positives can lead to costly mistakes and misinformed business decisions. US Rooftop Geocoding is connected to Smarty's highly accurate address validation product for superior accuracy. It dramatically reduces the number of false positives in your data. When it finds a false positive, it marks it as invalid.

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