Description
Roof inspections capture HDR-quality images of your roof prior to storm damage or damage caused by natural disasters.
Without a before view showing the condition of your roof, your insurance claim will be at increased risk of being denied after a storm. Additionally, missing roof tiles can decrease the value of your property due to an increased risk of rain or storm damage.
Getting a quick drone inspection is a great way to understand your roof’s condition before you call a roofer to generate a detailed quote.
Protect your family’s greatest asset. Have a roof inspection done today!
Our building and home inspectors are fully trained and qualified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to perform drone inspections of your property. Our inspectors have successfully completed all necessary coursework and paperwork to obtain their Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC).
What you receive
Multiple HD images of all visible roof damage spotlighted (JPEG)
A single HD image showing the entire roof (JPEG)
A video highlighting the entire roof scanning for damage (MP4)
All files are provided on a thumb drive for your convenience
Time required
The drone pilot will be on site for approximately 30 minutes. This ensures the drone pilot is able to capture multiple videos and still photo shots of the house or building. Should the drone pilot have to return to the location, there will be no additional cost for this rework to the client (although extremely rare).
Pilot credentials
The pilot is a Part 107 Remote Drone pilot that is commercially licensed to fly drones. The pilot has been an FAA commercially licensed drone operator since 2016—the first year FAA began drone certification for commercial operators.
In addition to flying drones, the pilot is also FAA rated to fly aircraft and holds the following active certifications.
- Commercial Single Engine Land
- Commercial Multi-Engine Land
- Commercial Single Single Sea
- Commercial Glider
- High-performance
- Tailwheel
- Instrument
Airspace
The pilot will be responsible for validating that the airspace is legal to fly in. If that is not the case, the pilot will file the necessary FAA paperwork to ensure a legal and safe drone mission
A roof big-picture image.
Example of a broken concrete or clay tile?
Example of a sealing gap between roof tiles?
Sliding tiles exposing the felt layer?
What if I am located near an airport or in restricted airspace?
The pilot will coordinate with FAA to ensure the flight path is legal and safe.
This video offers an example of the video that will be produced upon the completion of the drove flights and post-production processing.
FAQs
What are the major parts of a roof called??
Here is a simple illustration to help.
What if I am located near an airport or in restricted airspace?
The pilot will coordinate with FAA to ensure the flight path is legal and safe. There is nothing additional the client is required to do.
Are there discounts for multiple properties or homes?
Yes, contact the pilot directly, and they can share bundled pricing.
The prices seem to vary. How are they generally determined?
The pricing is based on the sq. ft. of the building, according to the town assessor.
Are the drone and pilot insured? If so, for how much?
The drone and pilot are insured for $1,000,000 per mission.
How fast after ordering will I receive my video and photos?
Generally, here are the timelines clients can expect for about 1-2 weeks, depending on the client’s scheduling flexibility. However, most requests can be turned around in 4-5 days. Below is an average timeline from request to fulfillment.
- 1st Day – Place order (1 day)
- 2nd Day – Order confirmation (1 day)
- 5th Day – Scheduling of mission/flight (2-5 days)
- 6th Day – Flight conducted (1 day)
- 9th Day – Post-flight operations processing (3-5 days)
- 11th Day – Delivery of roof video and images (1-2 days)
Which geographic regions do you serve in southwest Florida?
Estero, Bonita Springs, Ft Myers, Naples, Cape Coral, Marco Island, Sanibel Island, and Punta Gorda.
How is the sq. ft of the building calculated?
The sq. ft is calculated as combining the total living and non-living area. Yes, it includes the lanai. A detected shed, if not being inspected, would not be counted in the total sq. ft.
