Doing a thorough roofing inspection involves getting a bird’s eye view of the entire roof and the top of the structure.
Anything that high up presents more than a few challenges, however; houses can have roofs with intricate shapes and angles, and commercial buildings can be expansive.
To deal with both of these issues as well as the issue of safety, some roofers have given their inspections a lift by using drones.
Drones provide a clear roof view no matter what type of roofing is being inspected, all from the safety of the ground!
How Are Drone Roof Inspections Done?
Drone roofing inspections are usually started the same as any other inspection, with someone first looking around the home or building from the ground and then going up on the roof for a closer look.
The drone is then flown over the house or building to get an elevated look at the whole roof in one frame and then perform close-up scanning of the roofing surface and all the different components.
The drones carry cameras that are easily controlled from the ground and used to record video footage of the whole flight.
This video footage is then used to get a detailed and wider look at the entire roof so an accurate assessment can be made.
What Does A Roofer Look For During A Drone Inspection?
Starting on foot, roofers begin by inspecting things like gutters and downspouts, fascia and soffit, roof edging, and other components that can be seen from the ground.
Next, most roofers will go up on the roof to get a general look around and inspect the condition of the roofing materials, and the overall condition of the roof from that viewpoint.
Though they might normally climb around the roof more for a standard inspection, those working with drones can spend less time actually on the roof by sending the drone up.
With the drone, roofers can then view everything from the roofing materials close-up and at a distance to the condition of flashing and seals plus even look for evidence of widespread roofing problems that are more easily detected via a larger scale view of the roof surfaces and angles.
Why Are Drone Inspections Superior To Standard Inspections?
There are a few reasons why a homeowner or building owner might opt for a drone roof inspection:
- Faster than a standard inspection.
- Safer, since roofers will spend less time up on the roof.
- More thorough, since the drone can be flown anywhere and as close or as far away as necessary to get the right views to detect any sort of roofing damage or developing issues.
- Inspections are video recorded and can be looked at afterward to provide accurate assessments.
- Can be used to generate accurate, detailed work estimates.
- Owners can view the video files to better understand what the roofer is seeing and explaining.
- More cost-effective for diagnosing problems, developing maintenance plans, and doing routine inspections.
Have Your Roof Inspected by Drone Today
Whether you have a larger house or one with a roof that is difficult to inspect or own a huge commercial building with an expansive flat roof, an inspection done with a drone is a recommended option.
Drones take the guesswork and the danger out of roofing inspections so there is no question as to the condition of your roof, what repairs might be needed, and what the best approach will be to make them.
A drone inspection performed by an experienced roofer takes roofing technology to the next level!