Drone Roof Inspection by ARCM Roofing
High-resolution aerial roof assessments that find damage traditional inspections miss — without a single boot on your shingles.
5 Highlights on Drone Roof Inspection
Every Plane, Every Angle, Zero Risk
Drone roof inspection combines licensed pilots, professional aircraft, and roofing expertise to document your roof's condition in a fraction of the time a walking inspection takes.
High-Resolution Aerial Imaging
4K cameras capture every shingle, flashing joint, and penetration in detail sharp enough to count hail strikes and spot lifted tabs from 100 feet up.
Thermal Moisture Detection
Infrared sensors reveal trapped moisture and hidden leaks beneath the surface before stains ever reach your ceiling.
Zero Roof Foot Traffic
No boots on fragile tile, slate, or aging shingles — the inspection itself never causes the damage it's looking for.
Insurance-Grade Documentation
GPS-tagged, timestamped imagery that meets carrier standards for storm damage claims.
FAA-Certified Pilots
Every flight is flown by a Part 107 licensed pilot following strict safety protocols, with liability coverage on every operation.
20–40 minute flights. Reports in 24–48 hours. No ladders, no risk.
Why Choose Us
Why Choose Our Drone Roof Inspection
A drone is only as useful as the roofer reading its imagery. Plenty of companies fly cameras. ARCM Roofing pairs FAA Part 107 certified pilots with licensed roofing professionals who know what hail bruising, wind creasing, and failed flashing actually look like from above.
Every flight produces GPS-tagged, timestamped imagery that holds up in insurance claims and real estate transactions. Our thermal scans go beyond the visible spectrum, mapping moisture intrusion that walking inspectors can't detect without tearing into the roof.
And because we're a full-service roofing contractor, the inspection connects directly to solutions. When the imagery reveals damage, you get repair pricing from the same company, with no second appointment and no hand-off between vendors.
Fragile roof? Steep pitch? Three stories up? Those are exactly the roofs drones were made for. We inspect what others can't safely reach.
When to Book
Signs a Drone Inspection Is the Right Call
Steep, High, or Complex Rooflines
Multi-story homes, steep pitches above 8/12, and cut-up rooflines with multiple dormers make walking inspections slow and dangerous. A drone covers every plane in minutes and captures angles a ladder never reaches.
Fragile Roofing Materials
Clay tile, slate, and cedar shake crack under foot traffic. Aging asphalt shingles lose granules with every step. Aerial inspection documents their condition without adding damage in the process.
Suspected Storm Damage
After hail or high winds, you need documentation fast, while damage remains clearly attributable to the storm. Drone imagery captures the entire roof the same day, and thermal scans flag moisture intrusion invisible from any angle.
Buying or Selling Property
Transaction timelines don't wait. A drone inspection delivers a complete visual record within days, giving buyers, sellers, and lenders the documentation they need without scheduling delays.
Hidden Leaks You Can't Trace
Water shows up on your ceiling far from where it enters. Thermal aerial scans map temperature anomalies across the whole roof at once, narrowing the search to the true entry point.
Any of these sound familiar? Book a flight — most schedule within the week.
How We Work
Our Drone Roof Inspection Process
01
Flight Planning
We review your roof's layout, set the flight pattern, and check airspace requirements and weather conditions.
02
Systematic Aerial Survey
Our FAA-certified pilot flies a grid pattern over every roof plane, capturing overlapping 4K imagery of shingles, flashing, valleys, penetrations, and gutters.
03
Thermal Scan
A second pass with infrared sensors maps temperature differences that reveal trapped moisture, insulation gaps, and active leak paths.
04
Image Analysis
Our roofing experts review every frame, mark damage locations, measure affected areas, and correlate findings with weather data when storms are involved.
05
Annotated Report Delivery
Within 24 to 48 hours you receive a written report with annotated images, condition ratings, and repair recommendations with pricing.
Equipment & Brands
Professional Aircraft, Professional Analysis
DJI
Enterprise drone platforms with mechanical shutter cameras
FLIR
Radiometric thermal sensors for moisture mapping
Autel Robotics
Backup aerial platforms for restricted conditions
Pix4D
Photogrammetry software for roof measurements
GAF
Repair materials when findings call for work
Owens Corning
Duration shingles for damage-matched repairs
CertainTeed
Landmark shingles for repair blending
Grace
Ice & Water Shield for vulnerable areas we identify
Karnak
Sealants for penetration repairs
Werner
Ground equipment for close-up verification
Safety extends to the sky. Our pilots check airspace restrictions before every flight, maintain visual line of sight, never fly over people, and stand down in high winds. Ground crews follow the same OSHA standards that govern all our roofing work.
FAQs
FAQs About Drone Roof Inspection
›What is a drone roof inspection?
A drone roof inspection uses an unmanned aerial vehicle equipped with high-resolution and thermal cameras to evaluate roof condition. A licensed pilot flies a systematic pattern over your roof, capturing detailed imagery of every surface, seam, and penetration without anyone climbing on the structure.
›When should I schedule a drone inspection?
Book one after any hailstorm or high-wind event, before buying or selling a home, when you suspect a leak, or as part of annual maintenance. Steep, fragile, or complex roofs benefit most from aerial assessment.
›Why choose drone inspection over traditional methods?
Drones eliminate ladder risks, prevent foot-traffic damage to shingles and tiles, reach areas inspectors can't safely walk, and produce a permanent visual record. Thermal sensors also reveal moisture problems invisible to the eye.
›How long does a drone roof inspection take?
Most residential flights finish in 20 to 40 minutes. Complete reports with annotated images arrive within 24 to 48 hours.
›Can drone inspections detect hidden leaks?
Yes. Thermal imaging identifies temperature differences caused by trapped moisture in decking and insulation, often pinpointing leaks before interior stains appear.
›Will my insurance company accept drone inspection reports?
Yes. Our timestamped, GPS-tagged imagery meets insurance documentation standards, and adjusters regularly rely on our reports to process hail and wind claims.
›Is drone roof inspection safe for my property?
Completely. Our FAA-certified pilots follow strict flight protocols, maintain safe distances from structures, and carry liability coverage on every flight.
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