The Benefits of Drone Technology for the Roofing Industry
Drones were first used by the military, but have since become available to civilians as well. Drones are controlled using a remote from your smartphone or tablet. Many drones are now equipped with high-definition cameras for crystal-clear aerial videos and photos. The data and images taken can then be stored and transferred to other software programs for analysis. More and more roofing contractors are now using drones to inspect and design because of these benefits.
Eliminates the Need for Risky Roof Inspection
Full Coverage Contracting can use drones to inspect the condition of a roof while staying on the ground. The process only takes a few minutes, and reduces liability for homeowners and roofers alike.
Roofers typically arrive in small teams or even alone in some cases. Setting up a ladder on unstable ground and climbing it to inspect the roof is unsafe. Even the most experienced roofers can fall, especially if there’s no one there to spot them and hold the ladder.
Instead of accessing a roof that may be compromised by either a torrential storm or years of erosion, drones allow roofers to identify weak spots without compromising safety.
Inspect Where the Ladder Can’t Reach
Many homes have roofs with sharp corners and angled window ledges that simply cannot be accessed using traditional equipment. Drones have no problem fully accessing every nook and cranny of each roof.
Detailed Reporting
With the excellent reporting available from using drone technology, there’s no need to guess or estimate when it comes to roofing projects any longer. If necessary, the drone can develop a diagram, and Full Coverage Contracting can make bids and quotes using precise information. Highly-detailed blueprints can be created in a fraction of the time it used to take, giving customers a higher level of confidence and satisfaction.
The drone technology software isn’t simply a scan. Rather, it can be used to examine peaks, ridges, valleys and pitch for an exact representation of the roof. These areas are not only hard to reach, but also difficult to measure. Information about gutters, walls and windows can also be collected.
Helps the Homeowner See the Roof
The roof is one of the basic parts of a house. It protects everything inside your home from the outside elements. But roofs are also a very large investment, and homeowners will naturally want to know as much as possible about how their money is being spent.
Prior to drones, homeowners had to rely on the descriptions and photos provided by roofing contractors when it came to the roof’s current condition. Now, drones can take pictures and video from above, so homeowners can accurately see the roof and its appearance. This way, homeowners will see the need for roofing work right in front of them. In turn, they can feel confident they’ve made a sound investment.
Newer drone software now allows for detailed blueprints to be made. This way, homeowners will be able to see the final roof product.
Saves Time and Money
There’s no need to set up a ladder, find a spotter for it, climb it, and take manual measurements of a roof any longer. Additionally, you’ll more than likely have to measure more than once. These manual measurements are used to create a job estimate.
With drone technology, roofers can use drone images for a more accurate estimate in less time. The savings result in lower costs for both the roofing contractor and the homeowner.
The Future of Drones in Home Improvement in Home Improvement
More roofing companies are starting to use drones for safety, accuracy, and time-saving reasons. But that’s not all! Painters, remodeling contractors, and siding installers are now using drones for these reasons. Although the work itself still requires traditional methods, drones can save you time and money with better accuracy.
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