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Highett’s bayside winds and salt-laden air can loosen ridge capping, lift flashings and accelerate corrosion on metal roofs—especially on taller two-storey townhouses where access is tricky.
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We capture detailed drone photos and video across each roof plane, including hard-to-see rear elevations and upper-storey sections. This helps identify cracked or displaced tiles, sheet laps separating, and localised storm damage that’s often missed from the ground in Highett’s tighter side setbacks.
We assess ridge capping alignment and the condition of mortar bedding/pointing. In bayside conditions, mortar can deteriorate faster and allow movement, creating entry points for wind-driven rain. Clear images let you see exactly where repointing or re-bedding may be required.
We inspect flashings around chimneys, skylights, vent pipes, solar brackets and roof-to-wall transitions. These details are common sources of leaks in two-storey builds, and the drone view helps spot lifting edges, cracked sealant lines and poorly terminated flashings.
We closely review valleys, box gutters and change-of-direction points where debris builds up. In leafy pockets of Highett, blocked or rusting drainage components can overflow into wall cavities or eaves—issues that are expensive to rectify if left until internal staining appears.
We check for sagging sections, poor falls and signs of historic overflow such as staining near fascia lines or ponding in low points. On two-storey homes, these defects can be overlooked for years because they’re difficult to access and view safely.
For Colorbond or other metal roofs, we look for surface corrosion, fastener deterioration, and coating breakdown—especially on exposed edges and near roof penetrations. Salt exposure around Highett can speed up corrosion, so early detection helps you target repairs before sheets need replacing.
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Yes. Many Highett townhouse sites have narrow setbacks, high parapets and complex roof junctions that make ladder positioning difficult and risky. A drone allows us to capture close-up images of roof faces, valleys, flashings and gutters from multiple angles without needing to step on the roof. You still receive a professional report with annotated photos to support repair decisions.
We focus on issues that coastal exposure can worsen, such as corrosion on metal roofing and fixings, lifted flashings, and accelerated wear around roof penetrations. We also check ridge capping and pointing on tiled roofs, plus gutters and valleys where salt, wind-blown debris and heavy rain can combine to cause overflow and water entry into eaves and wall junctions.
We visually assess gutter runs, joints, valley outlets and obvious downpipe blockages from above and along fascia lines. While a drone can’t flush downpipes, it can identify sagging gutters, debris build-up, ponding points and overflow staining—useful clues for where cleaning, repairs or further testing is needed. For persistent leak symptoms, we’ll recommend the next best step.
Yes. Roof joins between original builds and newer additions are common leak points, especially where roof-to-wall flashings, step flashings and box gutters are involved. The drone lets us inspect these junctions closely and document gaps, lifted edges and poorly terminated flashings. We’ll also look for drainage paths that send water toward the join rather than away from it.
You don’t need to be home for the drone component as long as we have clear access to the property exterior and any required permissions. Most two-storey roof assessments are completed on-site within a short visit, depending on roof complexity and weather conditions. We then compile the findings into a report with photos and practical recommendations you can act on.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections delivers detailed drone imagery and a clear roof condition report for 2 storey Highett properties—call 0485 857 077 to organise your inspection from $75.