Drones and Roof Inspections: New Heights in Property Assessment
A roof inspection aims to find any current issues and estimate the remaining lifespan of your roof. Traditional roof inspections are complex, time-consuming, and can be dangerous.
Our team at CHC Home Inspections shares why drone roof inspections are revolutionizing the industry and why you should consider this method for your next roof inspection.
Reasons to Have a Drone Inspection
You’re seeking a quick and convenient general maintenance inspection.
You’re surveying damage following a storm.
You’re filing an insurance claim after suspected roofing damage.
You’re purchasing a home and needing to inspect its roofing system.
Drone Thermal Roof Inspection
True crime cans are likely familiar with the usefulness of thermal imaging when it comes to surveillance videos or searches for missing people, but did you know it’s also an incredibly effective tool for home inspection?
Thermal imaging can identify weak spots that put the structural integrity of your roof at risk. It can also capture cold spots and where heat is escaping. In roofing, heating and cooling imbalances can head to moisture. Thermal imaging with a drone can also identify areas where moisture is trapped in your roof—that can rust or rot your roof deck. This moisture can also damage other electrical and mechanical systems and lead to mold growth. Lastly, having a drone thermal roof inspection may lower your homeowners' insurance premiums by as much as 25% by determining the risk of roof failure.
Benefits of a Drone Roof Inspection
Using drones for roof inspections continues to rise in popularity due to its many benefits.
Safety : Climbing up on the roof of a structure always comes with the risk of falling. Using a drone eliminates the need for someone to be on your roof to inspect it visually.
Precision : When you utilize a drone for a roof inspection, you can view every nook and cranny in high detail. A person performing an assessment may only be able to access some areas of the roof.
In-depth data : Drones create high-resolution videos and photographs, allowing the most accurate measurements and evaluations. A drone can also create a 3D model of a roof and the surrounding area. This 3D imagery allows for more comprehensive inspections and can be a valuable reference tool for future projects.
Speed : There’s no comparison between the time it takes a person to climb a ladder and slowly make their way around your roof compared to that for a drone to fly overhead.
Reduced cost for homeowners : The time and labor necessary for a person to inspect a roof is far more than that needed for a drone operator, helping keep costs down for the homeowner.
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CHC Home Inspection is the area’s leading home inspection company. You can rely on our team of licensed inspectors for various services, including termite inspections and radon testing. We offer exclusive program benefits for real estate professionals and investors.
Contact us today to schedule an inspection or budget repair estimate. We have two convenient locations in Lexington and Louisville, KY, and are happy to serve all of Kentucky, including Lexington, Louisville, Liberty, Somerset, Georgetown, and Nicholasville, KY.