"Still, I've seen drone inspections miss subtle hail damage that only became clear up close."
Fair point, but honestly, I've had inspectors miss stuff even when they're standing right on my roof. Drones aren't perfect, sure... but neither are people. Last time I had a guy up there, he overlooked some flashing issues that cost me later. Maybe the trick is combining both—a drone for initial scans and a human to double-check tricky spots? Just thinking out loud here...
You're spot on about combining both approaches. I had a drone miss some sneaky shingle damage once, but then again, my last inspector nearly slipped off my roof—twice. Maybe the trick is finding inspectors with better shoes... or drones with sharper eyes.
Had a similar experience myself—my inspector climbed up confidently but ended up clinging to the chimney halfway through. Felt bad for the guy, but it was pretty funny afterward. Honestly, I think you're onto something with combining drones and inspectors. Maybe drones for the initial sweep and inspectors for a detailed follow-up? Either way, glad you found a roofing company you trust. Good ones are rare these days...
"Maybe drones for the initial sweep and inspectors for a detailed follow-up?"
That's actually a pretty solid idea. Seen a few drone inspections myself, and they're great for spotting obvious issues quickly. But honestly, nothing beats an experienced inspector getting up there in person—assuming they don't end up hugging your chimney halfway through... 😂 Still, I wonder if relying too much on drones might make inspectors less confident climbing roofs over time? Either way, glad you found someone reliable; can't put a price on trust these days.
"Still, I wonder if relying too much on drones might make inspectors less confident climbing roofs over time?"
Good point there. Drones are handy for quick checks, but there's no substitute for boots on shingles. Had a guy once who spotted a leak from a drone, but totally missed the rotten plywood underneath... inspector caught it right away when he climbed up. Glad you found someone trustworthy though—it's a relief when you finally get a crew you can rely on.
