The traditional roof inspection has two problems. It’s dangerous — falls during inspection cause more contractor injuries than any other roofing activity. And it’s inconsistent — what gets documented depends on which sections the inspector chooses to walk and what they remember to photograph.
We use drones with AI-assisted analysis on every initial inspection. The result is a complete, high-resolution survey of your entire roof, captured in 20 minutes, with no one putting a ladder against your house.
You get a written PDF report with annotated photos within 24 hours. If there’s damage, you have documentation you can hand to your insurance carrier. If there’s no damage, you have peace of mind for the next year.
Book a Free Inspection or call (972) 584-7849.
How the Inspection Works
On-site time: 20 minutes. That’s the whole flight, including pre-flight check and review with you afterward.
When we arrive, we do a brief homeowner conversation — what brought you here, any specific concerns, when the roof was last replaced. Then we set up the drone in your driveway or yard.
The drone flies a programmed grid pattern over your roof and captures 50–100 high-resolution photos plus full HD video. We get every shingle, every valley, every flashing, every penetration. The drone holds altitude with GPS — no shake, no missed sections.
After the flight we walk the perimeter and check ground-level items the drone can’t see well: gutter condition, fascia, soffit, downspouts. We take a quick look in the attic if you’ll let us — leaks usually show up on the underside of the deck before they show on the surface.
What the AI Analysis Adds
Damage flagging. The AI scans every photo for hail strikes, granule loss, cracked shingles, lifted shingles, damaged flashing, and rust spots. It flags every potential issue with a confidence score. A trained human inspector reviews every flag — the AI doesn’t make the final call, but it makes sure nothing gets missed.
Measurement. The drone footage is photogrammetric — we can measure your roof to the square foot, including pitch, valley length, ridge length, and total surface area. This produces a more accurate estimate than satellite measurements alone.
Comparison over time. Every inspection becomes part of your file. If we come back in two years, we can compare today’s photos against the future ones and pinpoint exactly when damage occurred. This matters for insurance claims after future storms.
The AI is a tool, not a replacement for inspection experience. Every report is reviewed by a trained roofing professional before it gets to you.
What You Get in the Report
The report is a single PDF, usually 8–15 pages. It includes:
Cover summary. Plain-English description of what we found. No jargon, no fluff. If your roof is fine, the first page says “no damage detected.” If we found issues, the first page lists them in order of severity.
Annotated photos. 20–40 photos showing the condition of every roof section. Damage areas are circled with notes. Each photo has GPS coordinates so anyone reading the report can find the exact spot on the roof.
Damage map. A top-down diagram of your roof with damage locations marked. Useful for adjusters who need to confirm scope.
Severity rating. Each finding rated minor / moderate / severe. Helps you decide whether to file a claim, repair, or wait.
Estimated remaining life. Based on shingle condition, age, and exposure — a rough estimate of how many years you have before replacement is needed.
Recommended action. Whether we suggest filing an insurance claim, doing a repair, planning for replacement, or doing nothing.
You can email the report to your insurance carrier directly. We’ve worked with adjusters from State Farm, Allstate, USAA, Farmers, Liberty Mutual, Travelers, and most regional carriers.
Why a Drone Beats a Ladder
We started using drones because of safety, but we kept using them because the inspections are simply better. A ladder inspection has limits a drone doesn’t:
No physical access required. Steep pitches, wet roofs, fragile tile, second-story sections — none of these are barriers for a drone. The roof gets fully inspected regardless.
No wear on the roof. Walking on a roof during inspection causes minor damage, especially in heat (asphalt softens) or cold (shingles brittle). Drones eliminate this entirely.
Better photos. Drone cameras capture full-roof images impossible from a ladder. The AI analysis depends on this consistent angle and resolution.
Faster. A typical drone inspection is 20 minutes on-site. A typical ladder inspection runs 45–60 minutes.
Better for adjusters. When the carrier sends an adjuster out, we share the drone footage. Adjusters can see what we saw without re-climbing the roof.
What It Costs
The initial drone inspection is free across DFW. No catch, no follow-up calls unless you want them. If we find no damage, we email you the report and that’s the end.
If we do find damage, you have options: file an insurance claim, pay for a repair out of pocket, plan for future replacement, or do nothing. The report is yours either way.
We don’t sell roofs to people who don’t need them. The free inspection isn’t a sales gimmick — it’s how we build a customer base for the day you actually need work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the inspection actually free? Yes. No fees, no obligation, no fine print. We’ll email you the report whether we find damage or not.
How long until I get the report? Within 24 hours of the inspection, by email. Most reports go out the same evening.
Can I be home during the inspection? Yes — we prefer it. Most homeowners want to ask questions and see what we’re seeing. Takes about 20 minutes.
Do I need to do anything to prepare? Move cars out of the driveway and put any pets inside. That’s it.
What if the weather is bad? We don’t fly in winds over 25 mph or active rain. If the weather looks unfavorable, we’ll reschedule before showing up.
Do you store the footage? Yes — we keep your inspection on file for 5 years. If you have a future storm and need a “before” reference, we have it.
Are you certified for drone flights? Yes. Pilot is FAA Part 107 certified. We carry $1M aviation liability insurance specifically for drone operations.
Get Your Inspection Scheduled
Most homeowners don’t think about their roof until something goes wrong. By then, the documentation window for an insurance claim may have closed.
A 20-minute drone inspection now means you have current photos of your roof’s condition on file. If a storm hits next month, you’ll have the “before” evidence the carrier needs.
Book a Free Inspection or call (972) 584-7849.
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