Drone Inspections
Drone Inspections | Roof Repair | Roofing | Niota
Storms, sun, and time can nibble away at your Niota rooftop long before you spot the damage from the ground. HEP’s drone inspections roofing service swoops in with high-resolution cameras and thermal imaging, capturing every shingle and seam in minutes—no ladders, no guesswork. The result is a crystal-clear map of trouble spots that lets you see exactly what the elements have been up to.
Armed with that data, our team crafts a precise roof repair plan that targets issues before they spread, saving you money and extending the life of your home. Fast, safe, and remarkably detailed, HEP’s drone-powered approach turns preventive maintenance into a stress-free experience, so you can focus on enjoying the view instead of worrying about what’s above it.
FAQs
Why should I choose a drone inspection over a traditional roof inspection for my Niota home or business?
Drone technology lets us capture high-resolution photos and 4K video of every slope, valley, and flashing without stepping on your shingles. That means zero risk of further damage, faster data collection (usually 15–20 minutes on an average-sized roof), and comprehensive imagery we can replay, zoom, and archive for insurance claims. Because Niota’s housing stock includes many steep-pitch metal and asphalt roofs, drones provide safer access than ladders or scaffold, and the digital report is ready the same day.
Are drone roof inspections legal and safe in Tennessee?
Yes. Our pilots are FAA Part 107 certified, carry $1 million in liability insurance, and follow all federal and Tennessee airspace regulations. We maintain a 10-foot horizontal buffer from people and property, use geofencing to avoid restricted airspace, and postpone flights if wind speeds exceed 22 mph or lightning is within 15 miles. For privacy, imagery is confined to the client’s roof and deleted on request after the report is delivered.
What kinds of problems can your drones detect on my roof?
High-resolution optical cameras reveal missing or lifted shingles, cracked tiles, hail bruising, rusted fasteners, damaged flashing, ponding on flat roofs, and clogged gutters. For commercial membranes we can add optional thermal imaging to locate moisture intrusion or insulation voids. The captured data integrates with AI software that flags defects down to ¼-inch, giving you a quantified damage map and precise GPS coordinates for each issue.
How much does a drone inspection and repair estimate cost in Niota?
For most single-family homes under 3,500 sq ft, a stand-alone drone inspection is $199 and includes the digital report, annotated photos, and a repair estimate good for 90 days. Larger residences or multi-building commercial sites are quoted by square footage, typically $0.06–$0.10 per sq ft. If you approve our repair proposal, we credit the inspection fee toward the final invoice, so the assessment ends up free.
Do I need to be home while the drone inspection is performed?
No—just grant us access to the property and make sure pets are secured. We’ll send a text 30 minutes before arrival, complete the flight in about 20 minutes, and lock any gates when we leave. Your interactive report and voice-over video walkthrough will be emailed within four hours. If you’d like to watch the inspection in real time, we can stream the drone’s camera feed to your smartphone.
What happens if the inspection shows damage—can you fix it?
Absolutely. Our licensed roofing crew handles everything from minor shingle replacement to full re-roofs. After the drone assessment we produce a line-item estimate and, if storm damage is present, help you file the claim with your insurer using the geo-tagged photos and Xactimate-ready report. Most small repairs are scheduled within 48 hours; complete roof replacements generally take 1–2 days, weather permitting. All workmanship is backed by a 5-year labor warranty and manufacturer material warranties up to 50 years.