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Braeside’s gusty bay-side weather, leaf litter from nearby parkland, and common metal and tiled roofs on modern two-storey builds can hide early roof movement and water entry points that are hard to see from the ground.
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Our comprehensive service includes everything you need to make an informed decision about your property.
We capture detailed photos across each roof face to identify cracked or displaced tiles, loose metal sheets, surface corrosion, and uneven lines that can indicate movement—issues that are easy to miss from the ground on a 2 storey roof.
We inspect ridge and hip lines for lifted capping, deteriorated mortar/pointing and gaps that allow water entry in wind-driven rain. These areas are often the first to fail on exposed Braeside roofs.
We focus on valleys, apron flashings, wall-to-roof junctions and any tricky transitions where water concentrates. Drone angles help reveal staining, laps lifting and sealant breakdown around junctions.
We visually assess gutter runs for debris build-up, standing water, misalignment and overflow points. On two-storey properties, hidden gutter problems can cause water to track into eaves and upper walls before you see it inside.
We check around penetrations for cracked seals, loose collars and degraded flashing details. These are common leak sources and often require targeted repairs rather than broad roof work.
Where present, we inspect chimney tops, parapet cappings and roof edges for cracking, open joints and rusting metalwork. Roof-edge defects can worsen quickly under gusty conditions and lead to concealed water ingress.
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Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about our inspection service.
Yes. Stronger gusts and wind-driven rain can lift ridge edges, loosen flashings and push water into small gaps that aren’t obvious from ground level. A drone assessment lets us closely review ridge lines, valleys, roof edges and gutters on a two-storey property and document defects with clear photos so you can act before minor issues become internal water damage.
We can assess common tiled and metal roofs, including Colorbond-style profiles, as well as many flat or low-pitch sections that are hard to access. The drone photos help us check for displaced tiles, corrosion, loose fixings, damaged flashings and debris build-up. If specific areas need hands-on confirmation, we’ll note that and explain practical next steps.
Yes. We target gutter runs, corners and any box gutter sections that can hold water or collect debris. Drone angles can reveal ponding, misalignment, overflow staining and build-up that may be contributing to leaks. On two-storey properties, this is especially useful because gutter problems often go unnoticed until water marks appear inside.
In many cases, yes. If leaves and fine debris have collected along gutter runs, valleys or behind roof penetrations, high-resolution images can show the build-up and any overflow points. We’ll also look for signs that water has been backing up, such as staining near eaves or sediment patterns. If tree cover limits visibility, we’ll explain what can and can’t be confirmed.
Drone flights must comply with CASA rules, including requirements around controlled airspace, height limits and safe distances from people and property. If your Braeside address falls within a restricted area or conditions aren’t suitable (wind, rain, poor light), we’ll discuss options such as rescheduling or alternative inspection methods to ensure the assessment remains safe and compliant.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections delivers sharp roof imagery and practical findings from $75—ideal for Braeside homes where height, wind exposure and tricky roof details make ground checks unreliable. Call 0485 857 077.