Drone-Assisted · Wellington

A clear view of the roof, without the scaffolding.

Some roofs are too steep, too high or too fragile to reach safely. Our drone gives us a close, detailed view of those areas, so we can assess and photograph more of the roof, safely, and without the cost and delay of access equipment.

Written letterPlain-language findings after the flight.
Photo-backedClose-up detail of hard-to-reach areas.
No scaffoldingSteep and high roofs covered safely.
Roofing-focusedFootage read with roofing knowledge.

More of the roof, seen safely.

Plenty of roofs are steep, multi-level, fragile, or too high to reach safely, and getting up there usually means the cost and delay of scaffolding. A drone roof inspection solves that. We use drone equipment to get a close, detailed look at the visible and accessible roof areas that would otherwise be out of reach.

It's still a roofing-focused assessment: the drone is the tool, not the whole job. We review the footage, take a careful look at what we can see, and send you a plain-language written assessment letter recording what we observed, with photos. Where parts of the roof can be safely reached, we'll still inspect those up close; the drone supplements the inspection rather than replacing it.

What's involved.

You get a practical, roofing-focused assessment letter, photos where they help, and clear next steps. What's covered depends on the property and what we can safely access on the day, so this is a guide rather than a fixed list:

Drone access to steep, high, or fragile roof areas that can't be reached safely.

Aerial photos of the areas the drone can capture, such as the roof surface, ridgelines, flashings and junctions.

A written assessment letter in plain language, recording what we observed on the day.

Practical comments and options on anything worth knowing about.

No scaffolding cost or delay for areas the drone can cover.

Operated to the rules: flown in line with Civil Aviation Rules Part 101.

The right tool, used properly.

The drone earns its place here. It lets us see more of your roof, and more safely, than ground-level access ever could, and we back the footage with real roofing knowledge.

What you're getting

A roofing-led assessment of the visible and accessible areas, with drone footage giving us a close, detailed view of steep, high, or fragile areas you'd otherwise need scaffolding to reach. Where parts can be safely reached, we inspect those up close too. The drone adds reach, not shortcuts.

We're clear about what the assessment is, because that clarity is what makes it dependable: a detailed visual one, not a full building report and not an engineering report, reporting what's visible on the day, which is exactly what the aerial view captures so well.

We stop short of a guaranteed leak diagnosis, because confirming one properly takes further investigation. You'll still get a thorough picture of the roof's visible condition, including the parts most people never get to see.

We fly in line with Civil Aviation Rules and need suitable conditions and the right to overfly. If we can't fly safely on the day, we'll reschedule, no charge.

Worth doing if…

Your roof is steep, multi-level, or very high and can't be reached safely.

The roof surface is fragile (old tiles, asbestos-cement sheeting, or aged metal) and shouldn't carry any load.

You want to avoid the cost and delay of scaffolding for a look at the roof.

You manage a larger or commercial roof and want efficient aerial coverage.

Drone inspections, answered.

Is a drone inspection as detailed as close-up access?
For many roofs the drone gives an excellent, detailed view, often of areas you couldn't see otherwise. Where parts of the roof can be safely reached, we'll still inspect those up close. The drone supplements the inspection; it doesn't replace direct access where that's reasonably possible.
Are you allowed to fly a drone over my property?
Yes, when it's done properly. We operate in line with the Civil Aviation Rules (Part 101), within daylight, in visual line of sight, and we need the right to overfly the property. If a neighbour's airspace or other restrictions are involved, we'll sort out consent or adjust the flight path.
What happens if the weather's bad?
We need suitable conditions to fly safely: high winds, rain, or poor light can stop a flight. If we can't fly safely on the day, we'll let you know and reschedule. There's no charge if we can't carry out the inspection for reasons outside your control.
Do I get the footage?
You'll receive photos of the key areas as part of your written assessment letter. If you'd like additional footage, just ask and we'll talk through what's possible.
Can you do aerial footage for things other than roofs?
Yes, we're happy to talk about general drone work such as construction-site photos or aerial footage of a property. Get in touch and let us know what you're after.
How much does it cost?
Roof assessments are priced per job to match the size, height, access, and complexity of your roof and what you need from the report. We confirm a clear, fixed price up front before you commit.

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