Why A. Armstrong Roofing Uses Drones for Roof Surveys

Why Use Drones for Roof Surveys?

Traditional roof inspections often require ladders, scaffolding, or lengthy manual assessments. While these methods are effective, they can also be time-consuming, costly, and sometimes risky.

1. Improved Safety

Surveying roofs manually can pose safety risks, particularly on steep or fragile structures. Drones eliminate the need for surveyors to climb onto the roof, reducing hazards while delivering more detailed insights.

2. High-Resolution Imagery

Drones are equipped with advanced cameras that capture high-resolution images and videos. This level of detail allows us to identify even the smallest issues, from loose tiles to hairline cracks.

According to tradesperson directory Checkatrade, drone inspections can be as accurate as +/- 1cm.

3. Complete Coverage

Drones can access hard-to-reach areas, such as chimney stacks, roof valleys, and awkward angles. This ensures no part of your roof is overlooked during the inspection.

4. Time and Cost Efficiency

Drones significantly reduce the time it takes to complete a survey, allowing us to provide faster results and minimise costs for our clients.

By using drones we’re continuing to drive down costs and offer competitive prices for roofing services, like our current 40% winter sale on new roofs.

• Expertise: Our team combines 4 decades of roofing experience with cutting-edge technology to deliver accurate results. Our surveyors are registered with the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority).
  
• Local Knowledge: Based in North-East England, we understand the unique challenges of the region’s weather and architecture.
  
• Customer-Centric Approach: We prioritise your safety, convenience, and satisfaction throughout the process.

How Our Drone Surveys Work

1. Pre-Flight Preparation: We assess the site and check local regulations to ensure the drone survey complies with safety and legal requirements.
2. Data Capture: The drone flies over your property, capturing high-quality images and videos of your roof.
3. Analysis: Our surveyors review the footage to identify potential issues, such as damage, wear and tear, or blocked gutters.
4. Quote Generation: You’ll receive a job sheet with recommendations for repairs/maintenance alongside a price.

Drone surveys are incredibly versatile and can be used for a variety of applications. After severe weather, they are invaluable for quickly assessing the extent of storm damage, providing a detailed overview to guide necessary repairs.

For those buying a property, drone inspections offer a clear and comprehensive picture of a roof’s condition, ensuring there are no hidden surprises. Regular maintenance checks also benefit from drone technology, allowing homeowners to identify small issues before they escalate into costly repairs.

Additionally, drones are perfect for inspecting historic or fragile structures, as they safely survey delicate roofs without causing disruption or damage.

Drone technology has improved the way we conduct roof surveys, offering safer, faster, and more precise assessments. 

At A. Armstrong Roofing, we’re committed to providing our clients with the best service possible. Whilst we use drones for some of our surveys, when weather conditions become an issue our team are more than happy to use ladders and perform a manual inspection.

Does your roof need fixing? Contact us today to request a free quote -  we’re currently offering a 40% sale.