"Sometimes tech can give a false sense of security."
I see your point, but isn't it more about combining methods? Like, drones first to spot obvious issues, then a hands-on check if something seems off. Seems like the best of both worlds...
"Like, drones first to spot obvious issues, then a hands-on check if something seems off. Seems like the best of both worlds..."
Yeah, I get what you're saying about combining tech and manual checks. When we bought our first house last year, the inspector used a drone to check the roof. At first, I thought it was pretty cool—felt like we were in some futuristic home-buying scenario or something. But later, after we moved in, my father-in-law (who's old-school and skeptical about anything tech-related) climbed up there himself just to "double-check." Turns out the drone missed a couple loose shingles hidden under some tree branches. Nothing major, thankfully... but still made me wonder if relying too much on tech can sometimes make us overlook stuff.
I guess it's not really about ditching drones completely—more like remembering they're just another tool. Maybe it's good to keep a healthy dose of skepticism and use tech as a starting point rather than the final word?
I totally get that. When we bought our house, I was all excited about the drone inspection too—felt like something straight out of a sci-fi movie, haha. But then after a big storm, we found out the drone missed some flashing around the chimney that wasn't sealed properly. Nothing disastrous, but still... tech has its blind spots. Like you said,
"it's good to keep a healthy dose of skepticism and use tech as a starting point."
Especially when you're on a tight budget and can't afford surprises later on.
You're spot on about tech inspections having limitations. Drones are great for initial assessments, but they can't fully replace hands-on checks, especially around tricky areas like chimneys or flashing details. I've seen plenty of cases where minor issues slipped through drone inspections and turned into bigger headaches later on. Like you mentioned:
"tech has its blind spots."
Still, your roof holding up through a hurricane is definitely reassuring—sounds like it's doing something right.
You're right, drones miss stuff—especially those sneaky leaks around flashing. But honestly, if your roof made it through a hurricane without major issues, that's more than luck...
"Still, your roof holding up through a hurricane is definitely reassuring"
Sounds like you got a solid install.
