Roof & Building Inspection Services
Use drones for roof and building inspections
Overview
Drone inspection services charge $200-$800 per inspection.
Completing 100-300 inspections monthly generates $200,000-$1,000,000 annually with 70-85% margins.
In 2025, insurance companies and property owners use drones for safe efficient inspections.
Services include roof damage assessment, insurance claim documentation, pre-purchase inspections, storm damage evaluation, thermal imaging for leaks, and detailed inspection reports.
Successful inspection services understand roofing and construction, provide detailed photo documentation, write comprehensive reports, work with insurance adjusters and roofers, and respond quickly to claims.
Thermal imaging adds value.
Marketing through insurance companies, roofing contractors, property managers, and adjusters.
Required Skills
- Drone Operations
- Building & Roofing Knowledge
- Thermal Imaging
- Report Writing
- Part 107 License
- Insurance Industry
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Safer than physical roof inspections
- Insurance industry steady demand
- Higher rates than real estate photography
- Can add thermal imaging services
- Multiple industries need inspections
Cons
- Need construction/roofing knowledge
- Thermal imaging drone expensive ($5K-$15K)
- Weather dependent operations
- Building relationships with adjusters takes time
- Report writing time-intensive
How to Get Started
- Get Part 107 license
- Learn roofing and building inspection
- Invest in drone with quality camera (thermal optional)
- Develop inspection checklist and report templates
- Market to insurance companies and roofers
- Provide detailed documentation
- Build reputation for thorough inspections
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