Roof and solar panels
Looking at your roof with a drone
A slipped tile, moss in the gutter, a crack in the chimney or dirty solar panels: from the ground you cannot see it, and from a ladder only half of it. With the drone we are right above it in ten minutes, without scaffolding and without anyone on the roof.
What this is, and what it is not
- This is footage, not an inspection report. I photograph and film your roof up close, so you see exactly what is there. Judging the condition or estimating repair costs belongs with a roofer or a certified expert, and I will keep saying so.
- I do not fly in rain or in strong wind. Right above a roof there is little margin, so when in doubt I would rather move a day than knock a tile loose.
- For a terraced house with neighbours close by, I stay above your own roof and point the camera down. The neighbours’ gardens and windows do not end up in frame, and that is not just courtesy, it is the rule.
- Solar panels are best looked at in dry, overcast weather. In full sun the glass throws a reflection that hides everything underneath.
What people call for
After a storm
Check whether tiles have shifted or something blew away, without having to put up a ladder first.
Before a sale or purchase
Want to know the state of the roof on a house you are buying? A set of images from above is quickly arranged.
Solar panels and gutters
See whether the panels are dirty, whether the gutters are full of leaves, and whether it is worth calling someone out.
What it costs
Getting a roof on camera starts from 70 euros for one house: I come out, fly a set around and above it, and deliver the photos edited at full resolution. For a larger building, several roofs or an added video it runs up to around 200 euros.
Frequently asked questions
Do you provide a damage report?
No, and that is deliberate. I deliver footage on which you and your roofer can see what is there. I am not a certified expert, so I will not judge the state of your roof or what a repair would cost. The footage is exactly what a roofer needs to quote you, though.
Will my insurer accept this footage?
That depends on your insurer and I cannot promise it. What I can do: deliver the images with date and time, and close enough to show detail. Ask your insurer in advance what they need.
How close do you get to the roof?
Close enough to see a single tile or a crack, and far enough to stay safe. In practice that is a few metres above the ridge with the camera pointing down.
Do I need to be home?
Preferably yes, then you can point out what you want looked at. If that does not work, we agree in advance what to watch for and I send the footage over.
Are you a roofer or contractor?
I also work for tradespeople who want to show their own work. Footage of your finished roofs on your own site beats a price list.
Are you a roofer or contractor?Ready for an honest conversation?
No sales pitch, just a look at your situation and concrete ideas.