- Honestly, I worry the quick walkarounds are just a box to check for some folks.
- I had a guy come out, said everything looked “fine,” but then I found a shingle wedged in my gutter a week later.
- Maybe I’m paranoid, but unless they’re up there poking around, how can you really know?
- Not saying you need fancy gear every time, but sometimes my peace of mind costs more than I thought it would...
I get what you mean—sometimes those “inspections” feel like they’re just eyeballing from the driveway. I’ve started asking for photos of any spots they check, especially after storms. Out of curiosity, has anyone tried using a drone for a closer look? I’m tempted, but not sure if it’s overkill or actually helpful.
Out of curiosity, has anyone tried using a drone for a closer look? I’m tempted, but not sure if it’s overkill or actually helpful.
I totally get the urge to go full “spy movie” with a drone—especially after watching the inspector do what looked like a weather report from my sidewalk. I actually borrowed my cousin’s drone last fall after a nasty windstorm. Here’s how it went: Step 1, charge the thing (forgot that part and had to wait). Step 2, try to fly it straight. Step 3, panic as it almost landed in my neighbor’s pool. But once I got the hang of it, it was super helpful. Got clear pics of a few shingle edges that were lifting—stuff I never would’ve seen from the ground.
Honestly, if you’re even a little techy and your roof isn’t crazy steep or surrounded by trees, it’s worth a shot. Just don’t expect to look cool doing it... I definitely got some weird looks from the mail carrier. But hey, peace of mind is peace of mind, right? And yeah, I’d rather see my own photos than trust someone who barely gets out of their truck.
I’ve tried the drone thing a couple times after storms, and honestly, it’s a game changer for spotting stuff you’d never notice from the ground. Only downside—mine got stuck in a tree once, so maybe watch out for that. Do you think it’s worth investing in your own, or just borrowing when needed?
Only downside—mine got stuck in a tree once, so maybe watch out for that.
Been there, done that... except mine ended up on the neighbor’s roof. At least it gave me an excuse to check out their shingles too. Honestly, if you’re in a spot that gets hammered by storms every year, owning a drone starts to make sense. I’d say it’s like having binoculars for your house, but with less neck strain and more risk of accidental squirrel surveillance.
Here’s how I look at it:
1. Figure out how often you’ll actually use it (not just for storm season, but maybe checking gutters or spotting missing shingles after windy days).
2. Add up what you’d spend renting or borrowing over a couple years.
3. Factor in the “oops, it’s in a tree again” replacement cost.
If you’re handy and don’t mind learning some new tech, buying could pay off fast. But if you’re just curious once in a blue moon, borrowing might be less hassle.
Curious—anyone tried those roof inspection services with thermal cameras? Wondering if they catch stuff drones miss, or is that overkill for regular folks?
