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Heatherton’s mix of older brick homes and newer double-storey builds can hide roof wear from coastal weather and nearby tree debris—our drone check spots issues without ladders or scaffolding.
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We capture close-up images of ridge capping, hips and mortar/pointing to check for cracking, gaps and deterioration that can allow water entry and lead to loose capping on 2 storey roofs.
Valleys and junctions are frequent leak points, especially where leaf debris collects. The drone imagery focuses on these channels to flag build-up, corrosion, damaged valley metal, or misaligned tiles directing water under the roof covering.
We inspect flashings around chimneys, skylights, vents and other penetrations. These areas can split or lift over time, and on a 2 storey Heatherton home they’re often the source of intermittent leaks that only appear during heavy rain.
We review roof planes for cracked, slipped or missing tiles, and for metal roofs we look for fastener issues, laps, and surface corrosion. This helps identify where water may track into sarking or ceiling spaces.
From above, we look along gutter lines and any boxed gutter sections for signs of debris accumulation, ponding points, and overflow risk. This is particularly useful on double-storey builds where blocked sections can’t be safely checked from ground level.
Your report includes annotated images that show the location and nature of issues. This makes it easier to brief a roofer, compare repair quotes, and prioritise what needs attention first on a 2 storey property.
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Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about our inspection service.
Yes. Many Heatherton double-storey homes have roof areas that are difficult to safely access, particularly around valleys, ridges and boxed gutters. A drone assessment provides close-up visual coverage of these points to help identify slipped tiles, deteriorated pointing, lifted flashings and debris build-up. It’s a practical way to understand roof condition before you commit to repairs or a property purchase.
It can. After strong winds, the drone imagery helps locate displaced tiles, disturbed ridge capping, lifted metal edges and impacted valleys. We document the affected areas with photos so you can act quickly and give a roofer accurate locations. If the images suggest water may have entered, we may recommend further internal checks to confirm any moisture impact.
We prioritise the areas most likely to leak or deteriorate: ridges and hips, valleys, flashings, roof penetrations (vents, skylights), and the general condition of tiles or metal sheets across the roof planes. Where visibility allows, we also observe gutter lines for debris build-up and overflow risk. The goal is to capture evidence-based findings that are useful for maintenance planning or pre-purchase decisions.
We often see leaf litter collecting in valleys and gutters from established trees, plus early surface corrosion on metal components where moisture sits. On some homes, additions and extensions create junctions where flashing and drainage details are more complex, increasing leak risk if maintenance is missed. A drone assessment is well suited to checking these junctions on a 2 storey roof without unsafe access.
Weather and safety conditions are the main factors. Strong winds, heavy rain, or low visibility can limit safe flight and image quality. We also need sufficient take-off and landing space and must comply with flight rules around people and property. If conditions aren’t suitable, we’ll discuss rescheduling so the roof images are clear and the assessment remains reliable.
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Get in TouchChoose ACE Building and Pest Inspections for clear roof evidence you can act on—high-resolution drone images, practical defect notes, and a report that helps you plan repairs or buy with confidence. Call 0485 857 077.