The drone industry has changed the way many business sectors operate, and roof inspections is one of them. Conventional methods of roof assessments require personnel to scale homes & commercial buildings, which can become inefficient and unsafe. With today’s drone technology, we can now obtain a complete status on roof condition without ever leaving the ground.
1. Safety
Bringing drones into the equation reduces, or completely eliminates, the need to perform manual roof inspections.
The amount of risks involved in traversing roofs by foot are vast. Special equipment like ladders, and harnesses must be set up correctly, costly insurance is required, and many times the inspection cannot take place due to roofs that are wet, damaged, too high, or made of non-walkable material.
It is not uncommon for home inspectors to be put in a position of having to tell clients that they can’t provide any information on specific areas of a building because of safety reasons. In these situations a roofing company may be hired or the status of the structure would stay unknown.
2. Efficiency
Drone roof inspections take a fraction of the time then with a traditional crew. The timely setup of ladders, lifts, scaffolding, and other climbing gear is not required. Drones can be airborne within minutes and transmit a live view to the operator.
With faster inspections, labor and crew costs will decrease and time will be saved to perform more inspections each day. Having this kind of fast turnaround time without the sacrifice of craftsmanship is a major advantage for all roofers and home inspectors.
3. Valuable Data
Thoroughly inspecting every part of a roof with aerial cameras is now a capability. Even hard to see places like tall chimneys, gutters, or spires are no exception.
With drone images, inspectors are able to share their findings with clients or other employees. Having these visuals greatly improves communication and the ability to reference the areas of concern.
The usefulness of video and image data from drones extends beyond just the inspection itself. With each new job, you now have new marketing material to showcase on your website or social media.
The View is Great From Up Here!
It is clear that drones are now a valuable tool for roof inspections. Aerial views provide safer operations, greater efficiency, valuable data, and more!
To find out more about using drones for roof inspections, schedule a consultation with a drone expert!
