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Oakleigh’s mix of older tiled roofs and newer two-storey townhouses can hide leaks around valleys, box gutters and skylights—drone imaging checks these high-risk areas without climbing.
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We capture close visual coverage of tiles or metal sheets to identify cracked, slipped or displaced sections, surface corrosion, and impact marks that can lead to leaks—especially on steeper second-storey pitches.
Ridge lines and hip caps take constant weather exposure. We look for deteriorated pointing, loose caps and separation that can let wind-driven rain in and allow pests to access roof voids.
Two-storey roof junctions often funnel large volumes of water into valleys and internal gutters. We assess alignment, debris build-up signs, and areas where water can pond or overflow into eaves and walls.
We check for lifted, missing or poorly sealed flashings around roof penetrations. These points are frequent leak sources and can be hard to view from ground level on taller Oakleigh homes.
From the aerial angle we assess gutter straightness, backfall indicators, and potential overflow areas at corners and downpipe drops, which helps predict where water may be hitting fascia and eaves.
Your report includes annotated images so you can show a roofer exactly where issues are located. This supports more accurate quotes and reduces the chance of paying for unnecessary work.
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Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about our inspection service.
Yes. Many Oakleigh townhouses have multiple roof planes, tight valleys and internal drainage points that are difficult to view from the ground. A drone assessment provides close images of these junctions, helping identify cracked tiles, lifted flashings, corrosion and debris build-up. It’s particularly helpful where side access is narrow and ladder placement is limited.
On tiled roofs we look for cracked, slipped or missing tiles, ridge capping condition and signs of movement around valleys. On Colorbond or other metal roofs we focus on sheet laps, fasteners, edge corrosion, flashing integrity and areas where water may pond. In both cases we review gutters and drainage paths, as overflows often trigger internal leaks.
Often, yes. Drone imagery can reveal displaced tiles, denting and scuffing on metal roofing, loosened ridge caps, and damage around flashings and penetrations. We also look for new debris loading in gutters and valleys that can cause water to back up. If we identify damage that needs closer confirmation, we’ll note what a roofer should physically verify.
They can. Leaf litter and small branches commonly collect in valleys and gutters, especially where roof sections feed into one point. On two-storey homes, blockages may not be obvious until water overflows into eaves or down walls. A drone assessment helps confirm whether gutters look overloaded, whether water paths are clear, and which sections need priority cleaning or guards.
We plan the flight path around site constraints and conduct a safety check before launching. Overhead lines, neighbouring structures and tight access can influence where we can fly and the angles we can capture. If any area is restricted, we’ll document it in the report and advise the safest alternative approach for further inspection if required.
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Get in TouchCall ACE Building and Pest Inspections on 0485 857 077 for clear aerial roof images and a practical report that highlights drainage risks and roof junction issues common in Oakleigh homes.