03/26/2022
This morning I had an inspection that involved a high, extremely steep roof on an old building. After I completed the inspection I was showing the potential buyer photos of the roof taken by the drone. She was so excited and relieved to get a view of what was up there. Inspectors should walk on every roof (they don't have to if it's too high, steep, damp, windy ect.) I always try to walk the roof and send up the drone. My clients are always super impressed when I do. I also like to include pictures of the property from 200ft up buyers love it. Here are some benefits Of An Aerial Drone Inspection
Access hard-to-reach areas. A home inspector may not be able to safely access all parts of your rooftop. Certain areas are too steep for foot traffic or, in some cases, too damaged to walk safely. A drone allows the inspector to stay safely on the ground while directing the drone to targetted areas.
Get a holistic view of your roof. With a drone every roof is accessible. It can fly and hover over any rooftop regardless of its size, shape, or condition and capture details with color pictures or video of shingles, chimney cap, gutters, and solar panels.
Identify potential issues or determine damage. A drone can identify problem areas that may result in leaks and water damage. The inspector may find roofing issues like missing or broken shingles, chipped tiles, or flashing that is rusting or missing. Thermal imaging can also determine heat loss and general energy efficiency.
Survey the surrounding land of a property. Drones might fly over trees and nearby power lines in order to verify their spacing. Drones can be used to give a complete aerial view of the property and the neighboring areas.
