Yeah, drones are handy for the big picture stuff, but I've found the same thing—nothing beats a hands-on check. Curious though, anyone tried pairing drone inspections with regular binocular checks from the ground? Might catch more of those subtle issues early...
Drones and binoculars are cool, sure, but honestly nothing beats just getting someone up there to poke around a bit. Had a drone miss cracked flashing once—it was hidden under some leaves and shadows. Looked perfect from above, total mess up close. Binoculars might've caught it...maybe...but I doubt it. Sometimes you just gotta climb the ladder and embrace your inner Spider-Man. Or at least pay someone who's not afraid of heights to do it for ya...
"Sometimes you just gotta climb the ladder and embrace your inner Spider-Man."
Haha, totally get that. Last summer, I tried the drone thing to save a few bucks on my roof inspection—seemed smart at the time. Drone footage looked crystal clear, no issues spotted. Fast forward two months, heavy rainstorm hits, and suddenly I've got water dripping into my attic. Turns out there was a sneaky little gap under some shingles the drone completely missed. Lesson learned, I guess... Anyone else find drones more trouble than they're worth for home inspections?
Drones can be handy for a quick overview, but honestly, nothing beats getting up there and poking around yourself. I've caught plenty of sneaky leaks that way. Did your drone inspection include thermal imaging, or was it just regular footage?
"Did your drone inspection include thermal imaging, or was it just regular footage?"
Yeah, thermal imaging can be a real game changer. Regular drone footage is great for spotting obvious stuff like missing shingles or debris buildup, but thermal imaging takes it up a notch. I had one done last year after a storm, and it pinpointed moisture spots I couldn't see even when standing right on the roof. Still, you're spot-on about getting up there yourself—nothing beats a good old-fashioned hands-on inspection.
If you're comfortable climbing up safely, here's my usual routine: start by checking around vents and flashing first (those sneaky leaks love hiding there), then move along the valleys and edges. Don't forget to lift a few shingles gently to peek underneath—sometimes the surface looks fine, but water's quietly doing its thing beneath. And hey, if heights aren't your thing...no shame in calling someone who does this daily. Better safe than sorry, right?
