Professional Roof Inspections, Condition Reports & Orthomosaic Mapping
PADinspections provides professional drone roof inspections across Melbourne for residential, commercial and industrial properties.
Our service combines high-resolution aerial imagery with the knowledge of an experienced building inspector, allowing roofs and other hard-to-access areas to be
visually assessed without immediately requiring scaffolding, elevated work platforms or other costly access methods.
This is more than drone photography. The drone is the tool, the experience of the inspector is what gives the information value.
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More Than Just Drone Photography
A drone can capture excellent aerial images, but the real value comes from knowing what to look for.
PADinspections uses drone technology as part of the inspection process. Our building inspection experience allows us to assess the imagery for visible defects, deterioration, drainage concerns and other areas that may require further investigation.
Depending on the scope of the inspection, we can provide:
- High-resolution aerial photographs
- Identification of visible defects
- Roof condition observations
- Images of areas of concern
- Recommendations for further investigation or repair
- Roof condition reporting
- Orthomosaic roof mapping
Where repairs or specialist assessment are required, an appropriately licensed trade should be engaged.
Who Uses Our Drone Inspection Service?
Our drone inspection service is used by homeowners, property buyers, plumbers, maintenance companies, builders, property managers and facility managers.
It is particularly useful where a roof or elevated area is difficult to access, or where more information is required before committing to expensive access equipment.
Typical uses include:
- Roof condition assessments
- Leak investigations
- Maintenance planning
- Pre-works and post-works documentation
- Commercial roof inspections
- Hard-to-access areas
- Orthomosaic roof mapping
Plumbers & Maintenance Companies
Drone inspections can assist plumbers and maintenance contractors who need to understand roof condition before arranging works.
The service may assist with:
- Investigating suspected roof leaks
- Assessing gutters, flashings and penetrations
- Identifying visible roof deterioration
- Maintenance planning
- Providing photographic evidence for quotations
- Pre-works and post-works documentation
- Inspecting areas where scaffolding or elevated work platforms may otherwise be required
A drone inspection can provide a useful first-stage assessment before more expensive physical access is arranged.
What We Inspect
Depending on the property and scope of the inspection, we may assess:
- Roof tiles and metal roofing
- Ridge and hip capping
- Flashings
- Gutters and box gutters
- Valleys
- Roof penetrations
- Chimneys
- Visible corrosion
- Damaged or deteriorated roofing
- Roof-mounted equipment
- Solar panel areas
- Drainage concerns
- Storm damage
- Hard-to-access roof areas
Drone inspections are visual in nature and are limited to conditions visible within the imagery.
Roof Condition Reports
PADinspections can provide roof condition reports for residential, commercial and industrial properties where clients require more than aerial photographs.
Depending on the scope, reports may include:
- High-resolution images
- Identification of visible defects
- Areas of deterioration
- Roof and drainage observations
- Areas requiring maintenance
- Recommendations for further investigation or repair
Roof condition reports can be particularly useful for property owners, plumbers, maintenance companies, builders and facility managers who need clear information before planning works.
Commercial Drone Roof Inspections
We provide drone roof inspections for suitable commercial and industrial properties throughout Melbourne.
Drone inspections can be a practical way to assess large or difficult-to-access roof areas without immediately arranging scaffolding or elevated work platforms.
Suitable properties may include:
- Warehouses
- Factories
- Commercial buildings
- Retail properties
- Apartment complexes
- Schools
- Industrial facilities
- Large property portfolios
For larger roof areas, orthomosaic mapping can provide a detailed overview of the entire roof.
Orthomosaic Roof Mapping
PADinspections can also provide orthomosaic roof mapping for suitable properties.
An orthomosaic is created by combining multiple overlapping drone photographs into a detailed top-down image of the roof or site.
This can be useful for:
- Roof condition mapping
- Maintenance planning
- Identifying defect locations
- Recording areas requiring repair
- Contractor planning
- Pre-works documentation
- Post-works documentation
- Comparing roof condition over time
Why Choose PADinspections?
An Experienced Inspector, Not Just a Drone Operator
The key difference with PADinspections is that the drone forms part of a professional inspection service.
You receive:
- An experienced building inspector
- Professional drone equipment
- High-resolution aerial imagery
- Building-focused observations
- Residential and commercial capability
- Roof condition reporting options
- Orthomosaic mapping
- Clear recommendations where further investigation is required
The drone gets us the view. Our inspection experience helps you understand what you are looking at.
Hard-to-Access Area Inspections
Our drone service is not limited to roofs.
Where site and operating conditions allow, drones may also assist with visual inspections of:
- High-level building façades
- Chimneys
- Gutters
- Roof-mounted services
- Elevated building components
- Other difficult-to-access external areas
Contact PADinspections if you have a specific area that needs to be assessed.
Drone photography can be added to any pre-purchase building and pest inspection or new home stage inspection when the roof cannot be walked safely. For subfloors that are too tight to crawl, see our CrawlerMate robotic subfloor inspection.
Pricing
Drone roof inspections are available as an add-on to eligible PADinspections building inspections from $150.
Standalone drone inspections, commercial roof assessments, condition reports and orthomosaic mapping are also available.
Pricing for specialised inspections will depend on the property, location, roof area, scope and reporting requirements.
For standalone drone roof inspections please contact our office on 03 8797 2639.
* All inspectors are RPA Operator Accredited
Need a Better View?
Whether you are investigating a roof issue, planning maintenance or need information about a difficult-to-access area, PADinspections can provide a practical way to get a clearer picture.
Drone Roof Inspections
Roof Condition Reports
Commercial Roof Assessments
Orthomosaic Mapping
All backed by the experience of a professional building inspector.
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